- Flexible 1.8- and 2.0-litre petrol engines
- Manual transmission has light clutch pedal and accurate gearshifts
- Competent ride/handling balance
- Well-weighted steering provides good feel
- Body shudders over bumps
- Below average build quality
Overview
Released in October 1994, the Peugeot N3 306 Cabriolet was a four-seat convertible with a power-operated soft-top roof. Designed by Pininfarina and manufactured in Poissy, France, the front-wheel drive 306 Cabriolet was initially available with a 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that was mated to either a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. In February 1997, however, the range was expanded with the introduction of models with 2.0-litre petrol engines.
Dimensions and suspension
The N3 306 Cabriolet was 4144 mm long, 1689 mm wide, 1356 mm tall and had a 2540 mm long wheelbase. Futhermore, the 306 Cabriolet had independent front suspension with MacPherson struts, lower wishbones and an anti-roll bar; the independent rear suspension had trailing arms, transverse torsion bars and an anti-roll bar.
| Years | Engine | Trans. | Peak power | Peak torque | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 306 Cabriolet | 1994-97 | 1.8-litre petrol I4 | 5sp man., 4sp auto |
77 kW at 6000 rpm | 160 Nm at 3000 rpm |
| 1997 | 2.0-litre petrol I4 | 5sp man., 4sp auto |
92 kW at 5500 rpm | 187 Nm at 4200 rpm |
Safety equipment
Standard safety equipment for the N3 306 Cabriolet consisted of ABS.
Features
Standard features for the N3 306 Cabriolet included 14-inch alloy wheels, a four speaker sound system with a radio and cassette player, air conditioning, front fog lights, central locking, power mirrors and power windows.
Models with 2.0-litre engines were fitted with 15-inch alloy wheels.
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