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Peugeot showed a hot, concept version of its new
308 at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. The C-segment offering that does battle with the
Ford Focus and
Volkswagen Golf in Europe, is called the
308 R Concept. It's basically all the good stuff about the
RCZ R - 270 horsepower and 243 pound-feet of torque from a 1.6-liter, turbocharged, four-cylinder engine - with a more family friendly body on top. A six-speed manual is on hand to distribute the thrust to what we imagine are a pair of overtaxed front tires.
That's not really news, though. With the 308 R Concept, it's the aesthetics that matter. Peugeot started by dropping the suspension and fitting a set of 19-inch wheels on low-profile tires, to give it that sporty stance. The body has been fettled with, adding a dose of aggression, while the rear third of the car is finished in matte black paint. As of right now, there's no mention as to whether Peugeot will end up putting this hot hatch into production. For our European friends, though, we certainly hope it gets built.
Live images from the
Frankfurt show floor are available up top, while the
stock images and press release provided by Peugeot can be found down
below.
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