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Scottish Sun
15 hours ago
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Peugeot reveals pepper-pot wheeled E-208 GTI that's a huge nod to 80s classic – but there is one major snag
It's electric, of course. But hear me out... RETURN OF THE GTI RETURN OF THE GTI Peugeot reveals pepper-pot wheeled E-208 GTI that's a huge nod to 80s classic – but there is one major snag Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) I'M an Eighties kid and back then the best rollerskates were XR2s and 205 GTIs. Two of my older brothers had XR2s. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Peugeot Sport has got me all excited by revealing its 208 GTI with lots of codes to its great grandpa, the 205 GTI - like the classic red paint job and pepperpot wheels 5 It's 280hp with a limited-slip differential integrated into the gear reducer 5 It has specially-tuned suspension and a rear anti-roll bar. Michelin rubber. Beefy brakes Credit: Peugeot So I went French. Except it was a bantamweight XS because I couldn't afford the insurance on a GTI. Proper laugh when you hurried it. Sad day when I let it go. Now Peugeot Sport has got me all excited by revealing a box-fresh 208 GTI with lots of codes to its great grandpa. Like the classic red paint job, pepperpot wheels, red carpet and patterned sporty seats. It's electric, of course. But hear me out. It's 280hp with a limited-slip differential integrated into the gear reducer. It sits lower to hug the ground. The wheels are pushed out wider. It has specially-tuned suspension and a rear anti-roll bar. Michelin rubber. Beefy brakes. 5 Fans of the Pug 205 GTI will see echoes in the interior Credit: Peugeot 5 Peugeot's iconic hot hatch - the 205 GTI Top Gear Peugeot 208 Gti review Nothing will get past you on a B-road. The only snag is the price. About £38k–£39k I reckon. Have a goosey on and you'll see an original 205 GTI on there, albeit a 1.6 and not a 1.9, for half that price.
The Irish Sun
15 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Peugeot reveals pepper-pot wheeled E-208 GTI that's a huge nod to 80s classic – but there is one major snag
I'M an Eighties kid and back then the best rollerskates were XR2s and 205 GTIs. Two of my older brothers had 5 Peugeot Sport has got me all excited by revealing its 208 GTI with lots of codes to its great grandpa, the 205 GTI - like the classic red paint job and pepperpot wheels 5 It's 280hp with a limited-slip differential integrated into the gear reducer 5 It has specially-tuned suspension and a rear anti-roll bar. Michelin rubber. Beefy brakes Credit: Peugeot So I went French. Except it was a bantamweight XS because I couldn't afford the insurance on a GTI. Proper laugh when you hurried it. Sad day when I let it go. Now Peugeot Sport has got me all excited by revealing a box-fresh 208 GTI with lots of codes to its great grandpa. READ MORE ROAD TESTS Like the classic red paint job, pepperpot wheels, red carpet and patterned sporty seats. It's electric, of course. But hear me out. It's 280hp with a limited-slip differential integrated into the gear reducer. It sits lower to hug the ground. The wheels are pushed out wider. Most read in Motors It has specially-tuned suspension and a rear anti-roll bar. Michelin rubber. Beefy brakes. 5 Fans of the Pug 205 GTI will see echoes in the interior Credit: Peugeot 5 Peugeot's iconic hot hatch - the 205 GTI Top Gear Peugeot 208 Gti review Nothing will get past you on a B-road. The only snag is the price. About £38k–£39k I reckon. Have a goosey on and you'll see an original KEY FACTS: PEUGEOT E-208 GTI Price: £38,000 Battery: 54kWh Power: 208hp 0-62mph: 5.7 secs Top speed: 112mph Range: 217 miles Co2: 0g/km Out: January
Top Gear
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Top Gear
Official: Peugeot's GTI badge is back! Behold the new e-208 GTI
Official: Peugeot's GTI badge is back! Behold the new e-208 GTI Yep, it's electric... but it gets an LSD, Michelin rubber, sportier suspension and 276bhp Skip 16 photos in the image carousel and continue reading Turn on Javascript to see all the available pictures. 1 / 16 We bring you most excellent news from the world of hot little cars: after a hiatus of five years Peugeot's famous GTI badge has returned for the electric era, attached now to the e-208 having been fettled by the lads and lasses that make the 9X8 Hypercar. Woo hoo! The e-208 GTI gets a string of visual touches to do its great grandpa - the 205 GTI - proud. These include a new front lip, a more pronounced rear wing and an aggressive diffuser, which has an integrated LED fog light inspired, clearly, by the armada of Mk7 Golf R boy racers out there. Advertisement - Page continues below Other noteworthy bits include blackened wheel arches and red brake calipers, plus an all-you-can-eat stuffing of 'this is the hot one' badges. That metallic red paint also comes as standard. It's a strong stance considering the normal e-208 already has broad shoulders and short overhangs. This one's 30mm lower to the ground, with a wider track by 56mm at the front and 27mm at the rear. Perhaps our favourite change is those flamboyant 18in 'Hole' alloy wheels - a direct nod to the 205 that touched down four decades ago. They're not just there to look sweet, but help with brake cooling, and that's the first hint of the very serious substance beneath the fancy frock. The e-motor now delivers 276bhp and 254lb ft of torque, resulting in a 0-62mph sprint of 5.7s and a top-end of 112mph. Hasty numbers, and Peugeot's added thicker 355mm stoppers (only at the front though) to help manage that extra motivation. Advertisement - Page continues below Nestled elsewhere is a limited-slip diff for… limited slip. Furthered by Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 rubber and a lightly tweaked suspension, which has modified springs and shocks with new hydraulic stops. Steering sensitivity has been recalibrated for better response, and according to Stellantis Motorsport VP, Jean Marc Finot, these changes combine to create a car that has the 'typical agility and feel' associated with the GTI badge. A bigger 54kWh battery (up from 48.1kWh) with improved cooling is also in place, and runs a claimed 217 miles before needing a recharge. This will obviously vary, probably quite a bit, depending on how frequently you use the GTI as a GTI. 20-80 per cent can be regained in 30 minutes at a 100kW public rapid charger. Inside, you'll get even more hot red accenting, stripes along the multi-pattern seats, compact Alcántara steering wheel and dashboard stitching. Top Gear Newsletter Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter. Look out for your regular round-up of news, reviews and offers in your inbox. Get all the latest news, reviews and exclusives, direct to your inbox. Success Your Email* The graphics for the 10in central touchscreen and driver's display have the same colourways, and eagle-eyed readers will have already spotted a 'sound generator' section on the former. Something Stellantis first played with in the Abarth 500e, that. Peugeot has yet to comfirm pricing, but considering the standard e-208 starts at £30k, it's not hard to imagine the GTI spin-off closing in on £40k. Ow.
