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December 4, 2014
Peugeot 308CC Gets a Special Edition: The Roland Garros | Peugeot
PEUGEOT 308CC Roland-Garros
A Special Edition to Celebrate the French Open in Paris
Peugeot-Citroën-Japan has announced the "308CC Roland-Garros," a special edition model commemorating the French Open Tennis Tournament, for which Peugeot serves as an official sponsor. Sales will begin on May 24th.
Text by YANAKA Tomomi
Lemon Yellow Stitching on Leather Seats Evokes Tennis Balls
The French Open Tennis Tournament is one of the Grand Slam events. Peugeot has been a tournament sponsor since 1989 and, in recent years, has released a special edition car named "Roland Garros" after the tournament venue each year.
This year's "Roland Garros" is a C-segment two-door coupe equipped with a 1.6-liter downsized turbo engine,308CCelegantly dressed up. The interior features two-tone leather seats, light gray in the front and black on the sides and back, with lemon yellow stitching inspired by tennis balls. Furthermore, the center sections of the backrest and seat are perforated.
Additionally, the Roland Garros logo adorns the front of the doors, floor mats, and wind deflector, signifying its status as a special model commemorating the annual major event that colors the Parisian early summer.
The car is grounded by powerful five-spoke 18-inch aluminum wheels, and is available in Pearl White and the newly added Perla Nera Black body colors.
A limited production of 30 units will be available, priced at 4.15 million yen.

PEUGEOT 308CC Roland-Garros
Body Dimensions | Length 4,455 x Width 1,820 x Height 1,430 mm
Wheelbase | 2,610 mm
Tread (Front/Rear) | 1,520 / 1,500 mm
Engine | 1,598cc Inline 4-cylinder DOHC Turbo
Maximum Output | 115 kW (156 ps) / 6,000 rpm
Maximum Torque | 240 Nm (24.5 kgm) / 1,200-5,000 rpm
Transmission | 6-speed Automatic
Drivetrain | FF
Fuel Economy (JC08 mode) | 11.4 km/ℓ
Price | 4.15 million yen

