 With its balanced forms, both in Coupé and Cabriolet configurations, the 308 CC cuts an elegant figure: modern and dynamic, with a graphic style emphasised even further by light reflecting contours – an exceptional vehicle with a strong temperament that clearly shows its allegiance to the world of prestige Coupé Cabriolets; low-slung, with an aerodynamically positioned front windscreen, a deeply profiled lower front panel, generously sculpted sides with chrome bead decorating the windows, prominent haunches, an original boot lid and spectacular LED rear lights featuring curtain of red light technology, the 308 CC is certainly strong in personality.
The exclusive passenger compartment has an undeniable personality, creating the impression of a grand touring car. The sculpted front seats with their integral head restraints have an inbuilt ‘Airwave’ neck heating system which provides warm air around the occupants neck. The rear seats mirror this distinctive design and offer rear accommodation that is generous for a Cabriolet.
The door panels also have an exclusive design, incorporating an elegant and robust metallic inner door handle. Particular attention has also been paid to the rear seats which benefit from side armrests and deeply sculpted seat cushions matching the theme of those at the front. If leather trim is specified a rear folding central armrest is also included. On all models the integral rear head restraints also house the active extendable roll-over protection bars. The sports steering wheel, special finish of the instrument panel and the ‘black lacquer’ centre console complete this sylish up-market theme.
In terms of the ‘sporty’ or ‘haute couture’ feel of the car, the 308 CC is trimmed with attractive fabrics in black / Grey cloth, with leather trim available as an option SE models and as standard on GT, where Black or Lama Grey can be specified dependent on the external paint colour.While the style of the passenger compartment shares many apparent similarities with the 308 hatchback, the CC has a number of unique styling features, such as the generously dimensioned wraparound front seats with their integral head restraints. They can also be equipped with an inbuilt airwave system, which diffuses warm air around the front occupants’ necks and is adjustable for temperature, flow and direction.
 As a Coupé Cabriolet with four full size seats, the 308 CC benefits from wider wheel tracks and a wider body compared to its predessor the 307 CC, as well as a front seat structure which offers both generous leg room to the rear occupants and provides a good amount of space to all occupants of the vehicle. The structure is derived from the 308 hatchback, as well as this model’s specific safety equipment, further work has been carried out to ensure an excellent level of passive safety and to protect the occupants from front and side impact and any rollover situations, meaning that the 308 CC benefits from an exceptional level of protection against accidents added to Peugeot's know-how in the field of active safety.
EuroNcap awarded five stars to the 308 CC in the ‘adult occupancy test’ with an excellent total of 36 points (out of a possible maximum 37). The structure shares the same design of the engine compartment as the hatchback, with three impact absorption structures, but significant adaptations have been made to the upper structure which is connected to the specially reinforced ‘A’ post. The adapted sills are capable of resisting a force of 12 tonnes, while the larger doors follow the example of the three-door 308 in terms of impact strength and offer a resistance of 6.5 tonnes… In short, the 308 CC has been given the best possible structural adaptations for an open top car, the aim being to maintain optimum strength even in the Cabriolet configuration.
Fitted above the ‘A’ post, the front windscreen pillar contributes both to the car’s strength and its protection in the event of a rollover. They are constructed from two layers of material, with different thicknesses, ensuring a better strength / weight ratio than the original reinforcement tubes of the 307 CC. The strength of the front windscreen pillars is the result of the findings from the ‘loss of control’ vehicle tests used to simulating a severe rollover situation.
In addition, the 308 CC has seats that are far lower than those of a hatchback and the ‘Coupé’ type driving position also assists the car’s behaviour in the event of an impact. The 308 CC is nevertheless equipped with front air bags with a capacity of 60-litres for the driver and 90-litres for the passenger, chest/pelvis side air bags with a capacity of 12-litres and, marking a world first, a head airbag (9-litres) for the front passengers, housed directly in the seat and deployed laterally from the head restraint.
There are three trim levels available - Sport, SE and GT with eight exterior body colours, each offering a different personality;
Pearl White
Aluminium
Shark Grey
Nera black
Mocha
Ipanema blue
Abyss blue
Babylon red
 The 308 CC Sport has a high level of standard equipment that includes 16" alloy wheels, full body coloured exterior, front fog lights, black / grey Sports cloth trim and black instrument dials. In car entertainment is provided by Peugeot’s new Connect Sound RD4-1 radio/CD player and audio pack - 6 speakers & audio remote control. For comfort and convenience air conditioning, a leather steering wheel and remote control locking glove box and centre armrest storage are also made standard. Safety and security features include the electric folding retractable roof, six Smart safety airbags, unfastened seatbelt detection system and ESP (Electronic Stability Programme that includes ABS, EBFD & EBA).
The 308 CC SE model features additional specification over the Sport with 17" alloy wheels, the Visibility Pack (which includes automatic rain sensing front wipers, automatic headlamps and an electrochrome rear view mirror), ambient lighting, rear parking aid, cruise control with speed limiter, climate control air conditioning, alarm (Thatcham category 1 Approved), and the upgrade stereo Peugeot Connect Sound RD4-2 radio/CD with Aux & MP3 playback.
The GT model goes further, with extra features that include leather trim, a windstop, 18" alloy wheels, tyre pressure sensors, front and rear parking aid and Peugeot’s Connect HiFi (JBL HiFi pack). The Airwave neck heating system is standard equipment (available on SE models when combined with leather trim).
 Initially at launch two dynamic and fuel efficient engines will be available, both equipped with a six-speed manual gearbox … or if preferred an automatic gearbox option. The choice extends quickly in 2009 with a wider selection of engines that include;
Petrol Engines
available at launch are based on the direct petrol injection turbocharged engine derived from the co-operation between the BMW Group and PSA Peugeot Citroën
1.6-litre THP 150bhp engine – torque of 240Nm at 1400rpm – with six-speed manual gearbox
1.6-litre THP 140bhp engine – torque of 240Nm at 1400rpm – with four-speed automatic gearbox and ‘Porsche Tiptronic System’ control
1.6-litre VTi (Euro 5) 120bhp engine - torque of 160Nm at 4250rpm – with five-speed manual gearbox.
HDi Diesel Engines
2.0-litre HDi FAP (Euro 5) 140bhp – torque of 240Nm (260Nm with overboost) at 2000rpm – with six-speed manual gearbox
2.0-litre HDi FAP 136bhp – torque of 240Nm (260Nm with overboost) at 2000rpm – with six-speed automatic gearbox and ‘Porsche Tiptronic System’
1.6-litre HDi 110 FAP (Euro 5) 112bhp engine – torque of 270Nm (285Nm with overboost) at 1750rpm – with a six speed manual gearbox.
The Peugeot 308 CC on sale now from £19,995
Further information is available at www.peugeot.co.uk
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