The "Spade" was painted black and featured a 2.0L naturally aspirated inline-four petrol engine.

The red "Diamond" was powered by a 2.2L diesel engine that was capable of the same performance but with different driving and ride characteristics.

Both variants were equipped with a six-speed sequential gearbox, featured a 900 kg (1,984 lb) carbon-fiber body, ceramic disc brakes, and a 0-60 mph (0–97 km/h) time of 6.0 seconds.

The diesel Diamond was quoted as capable of a fuel economy of 57 mpg (4.1 L/100 km), a very impressive figure for any car with sporting ambitions.

Peugeot has presented in the Paris Motor Show a new concept hybrid electric sports sedan.