One Oddity Called Peugeot 806 Runabout
What do you eat this with? They have asked more than one of you … Or actually, just ask for what you eat, will have to say To what strange and curious vehicle we? Is an American pickup? Is a high-end convertible? Is a new European minivan? or … we have a boat with wheels? None of it all at the same time … That’s what this great rarity that have called Peugeot 806 Runabout.
In reality it is not, as you can imagine, a model of production and not so recent. It is a conceptual model, beautifully realised in the year 1997 (yes, 1997) for the best of the best of advanced design Departed French brand.
The model has clear, direct and undeniable in the nautical inspiration, or more specifically (as we said) in a boat and forms abound in elements made of high quality wood, many chrome accents (especially inside) and a design worthy of all admiration. If all this we add that the technology used was just tipped to the time that has been created and if we add the advantage of a powerful V6 engine 2946 cc engine capacity, capable of delivering about 191 hp to about 5,500 rpm, then the combo is just great.
The Peugeot 806 Runabout strange has front-wheel drive and has a four-speed automatic gearbox, which is the same as that incorporated at the time the Peugeot 406. This vehicle is also quite bulky, which added to the different types of materials (metal combined with wood), make your weight is not exactly low.
Another picturesque detail in this innovative concept to remember here is the possibility of turning the front seats, facing them with those located in the rear (the latter are actually folding seats that are only used if necessary), which very nice makes using the car on occasion.
And more interesting details, such as blue hood simulating a candle and airbags that also serve as life jackets. Most notable the wooden deck that extends at will (by electric motors) on the rear passenger compartment, making it something simply brilliant conceptual model under every point of view.
In short, a concept that had been well received in any automotive market, but unfortunately we can only enjoy this. It is worth seeing.