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HDi fun · 10-09-2007, 04:40 PM

I can get 0-62mph in the low sevens if I drive it with intent, which is pretty quick. In standard tune Peugeot quote 9.1, which is not painful either, although I've never bothered testing it.

The biggest problem of mine is that diesels don't rev much over 4000rpm so you have to get through first and second pretty quickly. The 2.2HDi is a 16 valve twin cam unit so it's revvier than VW's eight valve units. Even so, you can get very crisp performance without exceeding 3000rpm. In fifth gear it cruises at 70mph at just over 2000rpm, yet still takes off convincingly without a change-down.

Midrange is the real secret weapon, taking off in third at 30mph or fourth at say 50mph is something to be experienced.

10-09-2007, 04:40 PM	#33 (permalink)
HDi fun Moderator The Torque Meister Car: Peugeot 406 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SOUTH EAST Posts: 1,830	I can get 0-62mph in the low sevens if I drive it with intent, which is pretty quick. In standard tune Peugeot quote 9.1, which is not painful either, although I've never bothered testing it. The biggest problem of mine is that diesels don't rev much over 4000rpm so you have to get through first and second pretty quickly. The 2.2HDi is a 16 valve twin cam unit so it's revvier than VW's eight valve units. Even so, you can get very crisp performance without exceeding 3000rpm. In fifth gear it cruises at 70mph at just over 2000rpm, yet still takes off convincingly without a change-down. Midrange is the real secret weapon, taking off in third at 30mph or fourth at say 50mph is something to be experienced.