The Chassis The standard monocoque is modified in order to place an impressive rollcage measuring 47m in steel tube. This work allows a sizeable stiffness (+5% compared to the 307 WRC and +15% compared to the 206 WRC). The front and rear suspension are McPherson struts with adjustable Peugeot damper units.
The Engine
The engine has a capacity of 2.0 liters naturally aspired and is positioned transversally at the front; it is based on the EW10J4S engine with a capacity of 1998 cm3 and reaching 280 bhp at 8500 rpm (Maximum speed fixed by the FIA).
Transmission
The 207 Super 2000 is four wheel drive and has a sequential 6-speed “dog clutch” gearbox as required by the regulations.
Tarmac or Loose surface
The technical details vary depending on the surface the car is to be driven over:
- Front and rear brakes (FIA regulations) : The brake calipers are Brembo 4 piston calipers and are the same for both configurations. Only the diameter of the ventilated front discs change. For the tarmac version they are 355 mm diameter, instead of 300 mm for the loose surface version. The rear brake discs are the same for both versions, 300 mm diameter.
- Wheels (FIA regulations) : For tarmac, the Peugeot 207 Super 2000 is fitted with 8 x 18 diameter aluminium wheels and for loose surfaces 7,5 x 15 diameter wheels.
- Weight (FIA regulations ) : The gravel version weight is now the same than the tarmac version with 1200 kg.