Peugeot have launched an official range of car styling and sports performance accessories under the brand name Peugeot SP - the SP denotes sports pack.

It is aimed at a selective but growing group of new car customers who are keen to add a touch of individuality to their cars but who also want the reassurance of using official manufacturer's parts, and has the advantage of leaving the new car warranty unaffected.

The new Peugeot SP range consists of styling and performance components and is the result of a twelve month development programme between Peugeot product engineers and leading specialist equipment manufacturers such as Janspeed, Cible, Zender and formula one suspension supplier Eibach.

The styling accessories include spoilers, side skirts and a selection of high quality alloy and composite finishers such as fuel filler covers, door handles and B post covers. Each has been specifically designed and machined to fit seamlessly with the original lines of the car.

The styling is carried over into the interior where a selection of alloy fittings, for example, hand brake covers, gear knobs and sill guards can be chosen to heighten the sporty character of the car.

The performance components such as the sports suspension lowering kit, Janspeed rear exhaust system and 16 inch alloy wheels are made to original manufacturer's specifications and have all been tested at Belchamps, Peugeot's own proving ground in eastern France.

The first Peugeot SP products go on sale in July and are designed for the 306 range of hatchbacks, saloons, estates and cabriolets. They will quickly be followed by sports accessories for other Peugeot models.

Each component can be specified individually or a customer can choose from one of three Peugeot SP sports packs, A, B or C, offering different levels of equipment.

Prices will range from £15 for composite body trims up to £2750 (including VAT) for a fully fitted, top of the range C pack, consisting of front spoiler, rear apron, side skirts, twin hi-beam headlamp kit, lowered suspension, Janspeed exhaust with alloy exhaust trim plus alloy gear knob, handbrake, filler caps, door handles, roof aerial and sill guards.

The SP sports range will be available exclusively from Peugeot dealers and will also be displayed on the Peugeot stand at forthcoming rounds of the British Touring Car Championship.

At the launch of the new Peugeot SP sports range, Adrian Mossop, Peugeot Accessory Development manager said:

"Peugeot has a reputation for producing performance cars such as the 106GTI, 306GTI and 306DTurbo. The SP sports range of accessories has been designed to reflect that reputation and allow customers to add some individuality in a way which is sporty, stylish and in keeping with Peugeot's high engineering standards."

MORE INFORMATION: Peugeot Press Office   01203 884212

©1995-2000 Coventry Internet Developments Ltd