European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - August 20, 1987, Darmstadt, Hesse Thursday. August 20, 1987 the stars and stripes Page 13 new v6 gives Peugeot 505 extra zip the Peugeot sos Sti v6, one of the luxury models in inc French firm s Veteran lop of Lac line sos series has received some extra performance in both european and ver Sions with the appearance of a new 2.8 Flitcr v6 liked was the double Glove bos with a wide shallow one on top for maps and a much larger compartment just below for other items thus taking full advantage of space. The Driver and passenger Side doors also contained storage bins while the from Scal Backi featured Large storage pockets for rear Seal passengers. The trunk Loo provides a Large amount of Luggage space 10.9 cubic feet. While a great Deal of thought went into the Overall Interior arrangement of the the Peugeot sos Sti v6 with Cusco mud Side skirts and spoiler from optional evolution spoiler lbs Pinomi from View of 505 presents uncluttered lines leather wrapped Slewing wheel is among Interior highlights. 505 Sti safely lights at the Corners of the rear doors were unfortunately forgotten. Both front doors do have them however. So let s move onto the Road. When the Driver starts the engine it isso quiet that the annoying hum of the electrical fuel pump can be heard and while this says a lot for inc engine and its Atten Dant insulation in front one could wish that As much insulation had been applied to the pump area at inc rear. But once he Driver is on the Road the noise is gone except when waiting Al Stop signs. The Peugeot sos Sti of car wheel drive design handles remarkably Well on All types of roads and the Power As Sist steering rack and Pinion is accurate and easy living Strong feet for the Road. The performance from the new v6 engine is impressive with Zero to 60 Mph reached in 9,1 seconds and a ipe cd of 118 Mph recorded Al 5.000 rpm red line is 5,800. Al an even 100 Mph. The Lach reads 4,500 rpm at 90 Mph it reads 4,000 rpm while Al to Mph. It s j.500 rpm All readings in fifth gear. While the car is extremely smooth on the Road Al High speeds we found inc wind noise level somewhat disturbing at the 85 Mph Mark and Over. The five Speed Gearbox is a Beauty with the lever assuring Quick accurate throws. This Gearbox arrangement and the Quick acceleration from the engine is especially appreciated when it comes to Quick passing in City traffic and on the autobahn a. The 505 Sti has Power assist disc brakes on All four wheels vented discs Al front while an anti lock Abs system is available As an option the lest car s brakes no Abs system were outstand ing in both Wei and dry conditions and we had More wet roads than dry ones during our time with this car. Driving around 85 Mph in heavy Rains we found the car s Road holding was first Rale and it was always stable. Huel con sumption meanwhile came to 17.7 Miles per gallon for City secondary roads and High Speed audio Hahn use. Not exactly in the fuel miser class. The test car came with a special evolution spoiler one that gives the 505 sports treatment with a rear spoiler and Side skirts. This special body package is used in Europe and is also available on models for an extra j9qo. Summing up the Peugeot 505 Sti v6 is a High Quality ear that is More than capable of competing in the extremely Tough luxury sports Sedan mar Ket a Market that includes ears from Europe America and Japan. Cost of the Peugeot 505 Sti v6 minus options and delivery costs is ,4�5, Hal Price some 20 per cent under the list Price in the United states according to pm Geol military automotive sales repress Eutivi a along with the Sti of. A fun Milcic line of Peugent 505 cars including Sta Tion wagons and Turbo models May be seen at nearly -10 i Cupeto military and Nissan military car sales showrooms throughout Germany. Randy Burnett Bow to Moke z-1 roadster Frankfurt debut set Bow of Munich announced last week that its Al prototype roadster will go into production next year and that the Al will receive its official debut Al the Frankfurt Auto show on sept. 11-20. Developed in Only three years a limited series of the Al roadsters will be manufactured from june 1988 Onward Al the Rale of six a Day Bow says terming us Al roadster classic in character but Avant Narit in Bow Siiss the car emphasis the traditional characteristics of vitality direct Road and striking appear Ance All combined with the very latest technical the Al is based on a Mii Sucuqui style Load bearing skeletal steel Chassis Wilh a bonded a floor of plastic Materi Al. The outer skin of the body is also of plastic. A particularly interesting feature involve the doors which can be lowered Al Luu moroc Okiw Chassis plastic data skin. Into the Bod by a mechanical and eke incl so item. In inc up position the High Sills provide a High level of occupant Protection in a car of this Type. Bow says. Existing elements from the Bow Model Range Are Incorv Oraid into the Al nil Ulster. With Power coming i ruin the 1-si s in Colin Der. Catalytic con Verier engine that develops 171 horse Power. The Al. Which weighs just Over 2.400 pounds accelerate from Lero to 100 Kph 62 Mph in 7 seconds but Bow gives no lop Speed saying Only thai top Speed can be described As More than Power reaches the rear wheels by Way of a five Speed manual Gearbox and a propeller Shaft running in a rigid trans Axle tube. Tie suspension uses How 3 series front Spring Shock absorber units and a a aim layout of new design at the rear. The ear has do brakes All around while the i Meh Light allow wheels Are shod Una 2h5/s5 Vuk 15 tires alter Nate Wenli h Inch wheels Wuh 225/45 % r i d in so. Bow a Iii i lists no Price says ils new 7.-1 convertible carries on the com Pany s roadster tradition which includes the n from the mid i mos and tin Model is from the late 95 k one tiling is Cervin. With ibis new roadster plus the vi2 750i luxury Sedan plus a new station Wagon and revised a series cars the Bow stand at the f Frankfurt Auw show will Alurac massive crowds. ,
