Peugeot 308 CC: a "5-star" coupé cabriolet

With 36 points out of a possible total of 37 for head-on and side impacts, the 308 CC not only proves it to be a true successor in a famous lineage but also guarantees the highest level of protection for its occupants.

In terms of rankings, this result places the 308 CC in the top 10 scores ever achieved since EuroNCAP tests first started, and ranks it as the best Coupé-Cabriolet on the market in terms of adult occupant protection.

This very fine performance owes nothing to pure chance.

As the latest creation in a long tradition of Coupé-Cabriolets, and in a vehicle segment where Peugeot is currently the world leader with over 650,000 units produced to date, the 308 CC benefits from all the advantages of the 308 vehicle platform, itself the latest word in terms of safety, as well as Peugeot's technical feedback-based experience and incomparable manufacturing expertise in this vehicle niche.

By way of illustration, we can point to the following elements that contribute to achieving this high score:

- A structure designed with built-in strength to withstand and dissipate the energy generated by head-on and side impacts, and notably via a "triple frontal load path.


- Innovative and intelligent methods of restraint with front seats incorporating a side thorax/pelvis airbag and, as a worldwide first, a side head airbag that guarantees effective protection for all body's vital parts irrespective of the body position at the moment of impact.


- The telescopic rear roll bars with pyrotechnic triggers that deploy in a few milliseconds in the event of a roll-over risk being detected to create a protective passenger cell in conjunction with the windscreen pillars that have been specially strengthened for this purpose.

Children have not been overlooked in the development of 308 CC. The three-star rating for child safety places the 308 CC on the category's winners' podium, with even tougher safety criteria.

Accordingly, the Coupé Cabriolet benefits from an exceptional level of protection in genuine accident situations, as well as from Peugeot's renowned savoir-faire in the area of active safety. The 308 CC becomes the eighth successive Peugeot marque vehicle to join the "5-star" club in terms of occupant protection.

Equipped with these advantages in addition to a successful concept and high quality equipment levels, the 308 CC is awaiting to be discovered, in perfect safety, as soon as the first ray of sunlight appears.
Reference: peugeot.com

Engine
Configuration	THP Straight 4
Location	Front, transversely mounted
Displacement	1.598 liter / 97.5 cu in
Valvetrain	4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed	Direct Fuel Injection
Aspiration	Turbo

Drivetrain
Gearbox	6 speed Manual
Drive	Front wheel drive

Dimensions
Weight	1512 kilo / 3333.4 lbs
Length / Width / Height	4400 mm (173.2 in) / 1817 mm (71.5 in) / 1426 mm (56.1 in)
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r)	2605 mm (102.6 in) / 1522 mm (59.9 in) / 1517 mm (59.7 in)

Performance figures
Power	150 bhp / 112 KW @ 5800 rpm
Torque	240 Nm / 177 ft lbs @ 1400 rpm
BHP/Liter	94 bhp / liter
Power to weight	0.1 bhp / kg
Top Speed	215 km/h / 134 mph

Reference: ultimatecarpage.com

KTM: 950 Super Enduro R Erzberg Edition

942 cc displacement, 98 hp, 90 Nm torque and 250/255 mm suspension travel front and rear – these are the ingredients needed to scale the Erzberg in 2009. This year the "iron giant" can be attacked with one of just 100 units of a for this event tailor-made, strictly limited special edition of the 950 Super Enduro R.

The most striking element on the 950 Super Enduro R Erzberg Edition is the solely for this motorcycle created Erzberg graphics. But not just the on the spoiler illustrated trail, which has to be raced in the "Iron Road Prologue" at high speed, strikes the observer’s eye at a glance; in case the owner strives for having a lightweight bike, he simply disassembles the standard mufflers and puts the extra-light Acrapovics on, which belong to the Erzberg Edition as well as handguards protecting the hands of the rider or high-quality carbon covers preventing the ignition cap and the clutch cap from being scratched. Adjustable footrests guarantee each rider an ideal position for chasing the leader’s prologue time and an already quite frequently required bar pad provides protection around the triple clamps. In case the knobs of the standard tires had a hard time on the Erzberg, the rider simply mounts the additional pair of Metzeler Enduro 3 tires in order to proceed the ride on this extraordinary and strictly limited KTM bike.

Everyone who tastes blood right now and desires to have the Erzberg Edition in one’s garage should order the bike with the favoured number (range 1 to 100) latest on February 13th 2009. Following the motto "First come, first serve", this exclusive special edition can be ordered as of now at every authorised KTM dealer.

Reference: ktm.com

2009 KTM 950 Super Enduro R Erzberg Edition - Specifications

Engine type Twin cylinder, 4-stroke, V 75°
Displacement 942 cc
Bore x stroke 100 / 60 mm (3.94 / 2.36")
Performance (homologated) 72 kW / 8500 rpm
Max. torque 90 Nm / 7000 rpm
Compression ratio 11.5:1
Starter/Battery Electric Starter / 12 V 11.2 Ah
Transmission 6 gears, dog clutch engagement
Carburetor 2 Keihin constant-pressure carburetor CVRD 43
Control 4 V / DOHC
Lubrication Pressure lubrication with 2 Eaton pumps
Engine lubrication Motorex, fully synthetic, SAE 10W-50
Primary drive 67:35
Final drive 17:45
Cooling Liquid cooled
Clutch Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically
Ignition Denso battery ignition

Frame Chromium-Molybdenum trellis frame, powder coated
Subframe Aluminium 7020
Handlebar Aluminium, Ø 28 / 22 mm (1.10 / 0.87"), tapered
Front suspension WP USD Ø 48 mm (1.89")
Rear suspension WP mono shock
Suspension travel front/rear 250 / 255 mm (9.84 / 10.04")
Front brake Brembo 2-piston floating caliper, floating brake disc Ø 300 mm (11.81")
Rear brake Brembo 2-piston, floating caliper, floating brake disc Ø 240 mm (9.45")
Rims, front/rear Spoked wheels with aluminium rims, 1.85 x 21"; 2.50 x 18"
Tires, front/rear 90/90-21"; 140/80-18"
Chain X-Ring 5/8 x 5/16"
Battery 12 V / 11.2 Ah
Main silencer Twin stainless steel silencer with catalytic converters
Steering head angle 64,4°
Trail 112 mm (4.41")
Wheel base 1577 ± 10 mm (62.09")
Ground clearance (unloaded) 330 mm (12.99")
Seat height 965 mm (37.99")
Tank capacity approx. 14.5 liters / 2.5 liters reserve (3.83 / 0.66 gal)
Weight (no fuel) approx. 190 kg (418.88 lbs)

Reference: totalmotorcycle.com