Peugeot 607

DimensionsWheelbase2,800 mm (110.2 in)^[2]Length4,902 mm (193.0 in)^[2]Width1,835 mm (72.2 in)^[2]Height1,442 mm (56.8 in)^[2]Kerb weight1,610–1,798 kg (3,549–3,964 lb)ChronologyPredecessorPeugeot 605SuccessorPeugeot 508
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The Peugeot 607 is an executive car produced by the French manufacturer Peugeot from September 1999 to June 2010.^[3]

The 607, along with the smaller 407, were superseded by the 508 in March 2011.

History

The 607 was launched in October 1999, to replace the discontinued 605. It used its predecessor's chassis but had an all-new, more modern exterior design. The engine range (2.2 and 3.0 petrol, and 2.2 diesel) was completely new. Built in Sochaux until March 2009, the assemble of the 607 was transferred to PSA's Rennes plant in July the same year as production was being wound down.^[4]

Equipment levels were high, with all models getting air conditioning, CD player, electric windows, 8 airbags, anti-lock braking system, tyre-pressure monitor, and central locking as standard. Available was AMVAR nine-stage electronic damping control.

In France, its home market, the 607 was often chosen for official government use.

Safety

Facelift

The 607 was restyled in November 2004, with the most notable modifications being the new front end and the 2.7 HDi V6 engine, rated at 150 kW (204 PS; 201 bhp), with a new six-speed automatic gearbox, which became also available on the V6 petrol model. The 2.0 and 2.2 diesel engines increased in output and included a 6-speed transmission, like the newly introduced Peugeot 407.

During 2008, the 607 was withdrawn from the United Kingdom, marking the end of right-hand drive 607s.

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  Pre-facelift, front
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  Pre-facelift, rear
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  Pre-facelift interior
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  Facelift front
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  Facelift rear

Peugeot 607 Paladine

The Peugeot 607 Paladine is a special Landaulet version of the 607 which was developed and built in 2000 in cooperation with Heuliez, as a concept car. The engine is the 3.0 V6. It is lengthened by 500 millimetres (20 in) (making it 5.4 m (210 in) long), and the rear part is equipped with a retractable metallic roof similar to the Peugeot 206's or 307's CC.^[6] It is a one off design.

The special leather interior was developed in cooperation with Hermès.

The car was first presented at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2000. It was used seven years later by then French President Nicolas Sarkozy for his inauguration on May 16, 2007. Meanwhile, the car had been retrofitted with the 2004 restyling of the 607 (updated front end).

Successor

In November 2009, Philippe Varin from PSA announced that the successor of the Peugeot 607 would not be called the Peugeot 608, but instead the Peugeot 508. The 508 also replaced the smaller Peugeot 407.

Engines

Gasoline

• 2.2 16v 158 PS (116 kW; 156 hp) – pre-facelift

Facelift: 163 PS (120 kW; 161 hp)

• 3.0 V6 24v 207 PS (152 kW; 204 hp) – pre-facelift

Facelift: 211 PS (155 kW; 208 hp)

Diesel

• 2.0 HDi 109 PS (80 kW; 108 hp) – facelift
• 2.0 HDi 136 PS (100 kW; 134 hp) – facelift
• 2.2 HDi 133 PS (98 kW; 131 hp)
• 2.2 HDi Biturbo 170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp) – facelift
• 2.7 HDi Biturbo 204 PS (150 kW; 201 hp) – facelift

Sales

Year	Worldwide Production	Worldwide sales	Notes
2004	TBA	18,100[7]
2005	TBA	19,100[7]
2006	TBA	10,500[7]
2007	TBA	7,500[7]
2008	TBA	3,900[7]
2009	900[8]	1,900[7]
2010	956[3]	1,000[8]
2011	TBA	53[9]

References