Performance Review: Peugeot 407 3.0 V6 Coupe - [2005]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Peugeot 407 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Peugeot 407 3.0 V6 Coupe is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2005. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2006 Caparo T1 2.4 V8 and the 2005 Bugatti Veyron 8.0 litre W16.This particular Peugeot 407 has a 2946cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 6 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V6's includes the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo

The 407 shares its Petrol V6 engine configuration with the likes of the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo and the 2015 Radical RXC Turbo 500 3.5 V6. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the 407's Front Wheel Drive, Coupe 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 1687 kgs (3719 lbs) this makes the Peugeot 407 3.0 V6 Coupe in the same weight category as the 2023 Aston-Martin Valour 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Peugeot 407 shares the same bhp with the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (228 bhp)

In terms of power the 2946cc 24V V6 engine produces 211 bhp (157 kW) @ 6000 rpm similar to the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (228 bhp) or the 2020 Audi TT S Turbo 50 TFSI (225 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V6 throws out 218 lb-ft (295.5 Nm) @ 3750 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (236 lb-ft) or the 2020 McLaren Sabre 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (206 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Peugeot 407 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2015 Seat Ibiza Cupra 1.8 Turbo (150.0 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Peugeot 407.

The Peugeot 407 has a Power to weight ratio of 125.0 bhp per ton and 129.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2005 407 competing with the 2015 Seat Ibiza Cupra 1.8 Turbo (150.0 bhp per ton) or the 2011 Honda Civic 2.0i 16v VTEC Type R - FN2 (150.0 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 407 generating around 129.2 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 1990 Volkswagen-VW Golf G60 Supercharged (154.1 lb-ft per ton) or the 2010 Volkswagen-VW Polo GTi 1.4 Turbo Supercharged (154.1 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 8.30 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 8.6 secs, this made the Peugeot 407 3.0 V6 Coupe as fast as the 2007 Renault Megane Renaultsport 2.0 dCi 175 (8.30 secs) the 2005 Mazda MX5 1.8i (8.30 secs) the 2001 Volkswagen-VW Lupo 1.6 GTi (8.30 secs) the or the 1991 Ford Escort RS 2000 4x4 MK5 (8.30 secs). This Peugeot 407 3.0 V6 Coupe is also faster than the 2007 Seat Ibiza 1.8 20vt FR (8.40 secs) the 2006 Peugeot 207 CC GT (8.40 secs) the 2003 Vauxhall-Opel Astra 2.2 16V (8.40 secs) the and the 1996 Peugeot 106 16v GTi (8.40 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 407 and the 1993 Mercedes C Class 36 AMG

When talking about the performance of the Peugeot 407 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 16 secs @ 85.5 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1993 Mercedes C Class 36 AMG (15.93 secs), the 2002 Volkswagen-VW Golf R32 (15.94 secs), and the 2001 Mercedes CLK 430 4.3 V8 (15.94 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2005 version of the Peugeot 407 3.0 V6 Coupe has a maximum speed of 151mph.

Top Speed of the 2005 407 equals the 2022 Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato (162 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2005 Peugeot 407 3.0 V6 Coupe then how about the 2022 Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato (162 mph), the 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo (162 mph), or the 2019 Porsche Taycan Turbo S (162 mph).

Related Links:

2005 407 Rivals List.

A Brief History of Peugeot

Car Comparison