Peugeot 307

The Peugeot 307 is a compact automobile produced by the French Peugeot manufacturer since 2001.

The 307 was originally presented as the 307 Prométhée prototype at the 2000 Mondial de l'Automobile, and the production hatchback versions were introduced to the European markets early in 2001 to succeed the extremely successful Peugeot 306. The 307 was voted European Car of the Year for 2002.

The 307 range was expanded in 2002 with the introduction of two station wagon models entitled 307 Break and 307 SW. They are visually almost identical, with the exception that the SW version has chromed roof carriers and panoramic sunroof as a part of standard equipment. The 307 CC coupe-cabriolet, with a folding steel roof, expanded the range further in 2003.

In 2004, a four-door sedan version of the 307 was launched in China. The 307 is produced for the Chinese market by the Dongfeng Peugeot-Citroën Automobile, a joint venture with the PSA Group.

The 307 range was revised in 2005, with the exterior styling altered into line with the latest Peugeot family look, established by the Peugeot 407.

Engines

• 1.4L (1360cc) ET3 I4, 90PS (89hp/66kW) and 100ft·lbf (136N·m)
• 1.6L (1587cc) TU5 I4, 110PS (108hp/81kW) and 110ft·lbf (149N·m)
• 1.6L (1560cc) DV6 HDi Diesel I4, 90–110PS (89–108hp/66–81kW) and 161–177ft·lbf (218–240N·m)
• 2.0L (1997cc) EW10 16v I4, 140PS (138hp/103kW) and 110ft·lbf (149N·m)
• 2.0L (1997cc) DW10 HDi Diesel I4, 136PS (134hp/100kW) and 240ft·lbf (325N·m)
• 2.0L (1997cc) EW10 16v I4, 180PS (178hp/132kW) and 152ft·lbf (206N·m)
• 2.0L (1997cc) EW10 16v I4, 140PS (138hp/103kW) and 148ft·lbf (201N·m)

307 in rallying

The Peugeot 307 WRC (World Rally Car) replaced the very successful 206 WRC in the World Rally Championship in 2004. The vehicle, nicknamed "The Flying Frog" and "The Whale", is based on the coupe-cabriolet model, the 307 CC. The 307 WRC was plagued by gearbox problems and only began to come into its element in competition towards the end of its factory-supported participation in the WRC. It has three WRC victories to its name, but saw its competition life cut short at the end of 2005 by PSA's self-enforced withdrawal from top-level rallying. It topped the podium in the series on the 2004 and 2005 Neste Rally Finland as well as in the 2005 Rally Japan. All the victories were at the hands of double world champion Marcus Gronholm.