Performance Review: Peugeot 207 1.6 16v - [2006]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Peugeot 207 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Peugeot 207 1.6 16v is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2006. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2007 Caparo T1 3.5l V8 and the 2006 Caparo T1 2.4 V8.This particular Peugeot 207 has a 1598cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders in a St formation.

Alternative Petrol St4's includes the 2019 Ariel Atom 4 2.0 Turbo

The 207 shares its Petrol St4 engine configuration with the likes of the 2019 Ariel Atom 4 2.0 Turbo and the 2013 Caterham 7 620 R 2.0 L Supercharged. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the 207's Front Wheel Drive, Cabriolet combination then how about the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Golf R Performance 2.0 Turbo or the 2020 Toyota Avalon TRD 3.5 V6.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1352 kgs (2980 lbs) this makes the Peugeot 207 1.6 16v in the same weight category as the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12 or the give or take 50kg.

The Peugeot 207 shares the same bhp with the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (134 bhp)

In terms of power the 1598cc 16V St4 engine produces 118 bhp (87 kW) @ 6000 rpm similar to the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (134 bhp) or the 2017 Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ST-Line 120 (118 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated St4 throws out 118 lb-ft (159.9 Nm) @ 4250 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2013 Renault Captur 1.2 Turbo TCe 120 EDC (140 lb-ft) or the 2012 Mini Cooper Paceman (118 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Peugeot 207 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 1990 Chevrolet Camaro 5.0 V8 RS (112.2 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Peugeot 207.

The Peugeot 207 has a Power to weight ratio of 87.2 bhp per ton and 87.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2006 207 competing with the 1990 Chevrolet Camaro 5.0 V8 RS (112.2 bhp per ton) or the 2005 Hummer H2 6.0 V8 (112.0 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Peugeot 207 generating around 87.2 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2008 Mazda RX8 R3 231ps (112.2 lb-ft per ton) or the 1953 Studebaker Commander 3.8 V8 Coupe (112.2 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 11.10 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 11.5 secs, this made the Peugeot 207 1.6 16v as fast as the 1970 Ford Cortina MkIII 2000GT (11.10 secs) the 1968 Peugeot 504 1.8 8v (11.10 secs) the 2011 Aston-Martin Cygnet 1.3L Launch Edition (11.20 secs) the or the 1981 Mercedes 230 CE (11.20 secs). This Peugeot 207 1.6 16v is also faster than the 2011 Aston-Martin Cygnet 1.3L Launch Edition (11.20 secs) the 1981 Mercedes 230 CE (11.20 secs) the 1972 Chevrolet Impala Custom Hardtop 6.6L V8 (11.20 secs) the and the 1979 Daihatsu Charade 1.0 Turbo (11.30 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 207 and the 2002 Ford Mondeo ST220

When talking about the performance of the Peugeot 207 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 18.11 secs @ 75.5 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2002 Ford Mondeo ST220 (18.03 secs), the 2004 BMW 5 Series 535d M-Sport Saloon Auto E60 (18.05 secs), and the 2001 MG ZR 1.8i VVC 160 (18.09 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2006 version of the Peugeot 207 1.6 16v has a maximum speed of 124mph.

Top Speed of the 2006 207 equals the 2020 Toyota Camry TRD 3.5 V6 (135 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2006 Peugeot 207 1.6 16v then how about the 2020 Toyota Camry TRD 3.5 V6 (135 mph), the 2020 Toyota Avalon TRD 3.5 V6 (135 mph), or the 2018 Abarth 595 Turismo 1.4 Turbo (135 mph).

Related Links:

2006 207 Rivals List.

A Brief History of Peugeot

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