The unique prototype of the drop-top Peugeot 208 features a canvas roof and a four-seater cabin
A secret prototype for a soft-top 208 Cabriolet was recently revealed at the Peugeot museum in France . Unlike its hardtop predecessors, the 208 Cabriolet aimed to bring back the classic canvas roof configuration for better proportions, rear passenger space, and potentially lower costs. Development started in 2007 but the project was scrapped due to high development costs compared to the similar DS3 Cabrio with a smaller folding roof.
Musée De L'Aventure Peugeot The rest of the bodywork appears to be largely shared with the three-door hatchback, further reducing development costs. Besides the lack of the roof and the frameless windows, the Peugeot 208 Cabriolet prototype features a bespoke rear end with a heavily sculpted tailgate and a new rear bumper.
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