Peugeot 308 R concept can be headed for production

After having unveiled the 308 R concept at the recently concluded Frankfurt Motor Show in Germany, now there is a report which is indicating that it could be headed for production.

Speaking in an interview, Peugeot Managing Director Maxime Picat said that they will create specific high-line versions of their cars and explained with examples such as the 208 GTi and RCZ R. He further added that there was scope for a 308 R that uses the same engine as the concept car at Frankfurt.

Well it does not sound like an official confirmation from the company but Picat said that he signed off on Peugeot Sport creating customer cars and hinted “the potential 308 R will be developed by Peugeot sport to use sport technologies.

Just to rewind and give you a brief idea about the power, the 308 R concept comes fitted with a 1.6-liter THP engine that generates 270 hp (201 kW) and 330 Nm (243 lb-ft) of torque. It was connected to a six-speed manual transmission which sent power to the front wheels via a Torsen differential.

It is good news for the car lovers and hopefully more details should be out soon regarding this production model.