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Peugeot launches 307 SW BioFlex in Europe

Peugeot launches 307 SW BioFlex in Europe

Ralph Hanson August 4th, 2007 Ralph Hanson By Ralph Hanson Author August 4th, 2007
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December 31st, 1969 Despite the arrival of the new 308 hatch, Peugeot has launched a flex-fuel version of the previous-generation 307 SW that goes on sale next month in several European countries. Powered by a modified version of Peugeot’s 1.6L four-banger, the new car will be able to run on ethanol blended E85 fuel mix. Flex-fuel versions of the smaller 206 and a 307 sedan have been on sale in Brazil since March of 2005 but this is the first time a Peugeot ‘BioFlex’ car will be sold in Europe. The modified engine develops 110hp (82kW) at 5,800rpm and max torque of 153Nm (112lb-ft.) at 4,000rpm. Many European countries are fortunate to have biofuel infrastructure in place. This is especially true in Sweden where carmakers have been quick to take advantage of the new fuel by releasing several models capable of running on E85. None more so than Volvo, which has just added a flexfuel option for its entire lineup bar the XC90 SUV.
Peugeot launches 307 SW BioFlex in Europe

Peugeot launches 307 SW BioFlex in Europe

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Despite the arrival of the new 308 hatch, Peugeot has launched a flex-fuel version of the previous-generation 307 SW that goes on sale next month in several European countries. Powered by a modified version of Peugeot’s 1.6L four-banger, the new car will be able to run on ethanol blended E85 fuel mix.

Flex-fuel versions of the smaller 206 and a 307 sedan have been on sale in Brazil since March of 2005 but this is the first time a Peugeot ‘BioFlex’ car will be sold in Europe. The modified engine develops 110hp (82kW) at 5,800rpm and max torque of 153Nm (112lb-ft.) at 4,000rpm.

Many European countries are fortunate to have biofuel infrastructure in place. This is especially true in Sweden where carmakers have been quick to take advantage of the new fuel by releasing several models capable of running on E85. None more so than Volvo, which has just added a flexfuel option for its entire lineup bar the XC90 SUV.

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  1. By NaBUru38 #1, Posted: 8/5/2007

    Brazil has been doing cars with gasoline / ethanol engines (E20 to E100) since 2003. Today, these models represent over 80% of new car sales (diesel engines are forbidden for passenger cars).

    Euopean automakers are taking so much time to put these engines in their models because the colder climate in European freezes the ethanol, so it is harder to start the engine (and some pieces can get damaged).

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