T.C.Y. Motors Sdn Bhd Introduced Peugeot 207 Spider to Public13 04 2011
T.C.Y. Motors Sdn Bhd Introduced Peugeot 207 Spider to Public
Brunei, April 2011 - T.C.Y. Motors Sdn. Bhd introduces Peugeot 207 Spider racecar to the public at their Kiarong showroom, Friday, 8th April 2011. The Spider 207, received its world premiere in Paris, is developed from the 20Cup concept car but features more conventional 4-wheel architecture and a rear transverse engine.
The Peugeot 207 Spider shares the same model code as the 207 hatchback and its derivatives, but in actuality has nothing much in common with the rest of the 207 range. It is a Le Mans Prototype-style racer build with a tubular frame chassis, and meets IAF LMP1 and LMP2 regulations. This car, intended to be driven in a single class category, will provide intense and genuine driving pleasure, combined with the use of a production engine offering a high level o f torque and reliability. The chassis is tubular and consists of three main parts for reasons of repair ability.
Equipped with a six-speed Sadev sequential gearbox, with selection controlled by "paddles", a 1.6L engine, and double wishbone and spring-damper units front and rear, the car has been built to Peugeot's traditional racing specifications and looks like a safe bet on the track. A large number of components have been derived from Peugeot's current vehicles range. They are, however, assembled according to "racing" criteria (special ball joints and fixtures):
- Front and rear hub carriers from the 407, modified.
- Discs and brake calipers from the 407.
- Radiator and intercooler from the 207.
- Steering column from the 206.
- Steering from the 407.
An attempt has also been made to standardize as many parts as possible for the four suspension units. The car features the standard Bosch electronic control unit (ECU), adapted, however, to the requirements of the Spider 207, but "locked" to prevent any reprogramming or modifications. A "black box" fitted to the car will continuously record the engine's operating parameters. This data will be used for technical evaluation during events, but will not be accessible by competitors.
One make races are rather interesting because the race car model is standardized and only minimal modifications can be made to each car, so the outcome on the race is pretty much dependent on driver skill.
TCY Motors Sdn Bhd- the sole dealer & distributor of the Peugeot brand in Brunei Darussalam, Kiarong Showroom: 2426969, 2425522 and Service Department: 2395101, 2395102 or visit the website www.peugeot-brunei.com.