PEUGEOT 307 CC 2005-2008 Photos, engines & full specs

After the huge success recorded by the 206 CC, Peugeot decided to launch a compact-sized coupe-cabriolet on the base of the 307 model in 2003 and revised in 2005 along with the entire range.

The result was satisfying. While the 206 CC was too small to fit anyone or anything bigger than a toddler in there, the 307 was good enough to transport a friend. But they had to be very good friends to sit there for more than an hour. But at least the 307 helped increase the sales of the French brand, after being the hero-car in the World Rally Championship.

Since the 307 was introduced in 2001, in 2005 the entire range had to be refreshed. The convertible version was not introduced along with its stablemates, but it still received a refreshed image. The new headlights and a bumper with a wider grille in the apron. There were new options for the light-alloy wheels. At the back, there were new taillights and a lower fake-diffuser.

Inside, the bolstered seats were offered as standard, with full-leather upholstery for the top trim-level. The aluminum-look of the trims on the center stack and the dashboard inspired a sporty feeling. The three-spoke steering wheel with markings for thumbs was race-inspired as well. The white dials with red needles on the instrument cluster amplified the sport-sensation, even though the car couldn't be called a sport one.

Under the hood, the 307 CC facelift was fitted with a choice of three gasoline and one diesel engine. The standard transmission was a 5-speed manual and only one version was fitted with a 4-speed automatic.