208 GTi – Automobiles Review

Peugeot 1.6 THP – Engine of the Year in 1.4 liter to 1.8 liter Category

The 200bhp engine that powers the new Peugeot 208 GTi and RCZ Sports Coupe has just been awarded the International Engine of the Year award in the 1.4-litre to 1.8-litre category during a ceremony in Stuttgart, Germany.

The 1.6 liter THP by Peugeot has managed to win a prestigious award from Engine Technology International magazine. It gathered a largest number of points in 1.4 liter to 1.8 litre category.

The 200HP engine powers the new Peugeot 208 GTi as well as the RCZ Sports Coupe. What is more, a 260HP RCZ version is coming soon.

The 1.6 liter THP200 has 200HP (149 kW) at 5,800RPM and 275Nm (203 lb-ft) of torque at 1,770RPM. 0-100 km/h in 7.6 seconds (RCZ) and a top speed of 235 km/h (146 mph). It is connected to a 6-speed manual gearbox.

The engine family, produced at the Française de Mécanique plant in Douvrin, France, now forms the core of Peugeot’s petrol range.

Source: Peugeot

June 5, 2013

2013 Peugeot 208 GTi Limited Edition – £20,495

Peugeot has announced a limited edition of the new 208 GTi. Only 29 (one for each year since the UK launch of the original 205 GTi in 1984) this model will come with an enhanced specification. Worldwide, just 54 will be sold.

The price is £20,495, which is a bit high, but the car totally worth it.

Each car will be individually numbered, visually exclusive and specified to a high standard with Satellite Navigation and, for the first time on a Peugeot − Digital Radio (DAB). All cars will also feature a Union Jack flag on the lower grille, signifying the importance of the GTi badge to the UK.

This range topping GTi model will be numbered from 01 to 29, and will come with exclusive satin pearlescent white paint and 17” Carbon Onyx Black Alloys.

Production of this GTi is scheduled for April 2013 and these cars will be available for hand-over to customers ahead of the 208 GTi official launch date in late May.

British buyers will be delighted with this modern take of a true Peugeot GTi classic.

Source: Peugeot

September 26, 2012

2014 Peugeot 208 GTi – First Official Pictures and Details

The first official images and details of the new 2014 Peugeot 208 GTi have just been released. The car debuted at this year’s Geneva Motor Show as a concept and showcased its elegance, style, compactness, occupant space and equipment.

The lucky 208 GTi owners will benefit from intricate choices of materials and colors. In addition to this, this Peugeot was defined on a widened track by 10mm at the front and 20 mm at the rear. As a three-door model, it is identified by bodywork components which improve the overall effect, with wheels that hug the arches and with body sills and wing extensions that enhance its visual appearance.

Another refinement here that many would love is the new visual light signature of the front face which now includes halogen headlamps, equipped with a latest generation light guide. These lamps include LED technology for the directional indicators and daytime lighting.

Moreover, the unique new 208 grille and on the GTi the mesh conveys more dynamism, making the lamps stand out. The overall front appearance is technological and endearing and at the same time more sophisticated than ever.

The sporty stance of the new 208 GTi is due to the refined gloss black rear skirt, the exhaust, which now emerges with a trapezoid chromed double tailpipe, the innovative design emphasizing the uniqueness of this model.

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The interior is predominated by dark color schemes with red highlights. The dashboard houses a high-mounted instrument panel with an innovative and distinctive light signature such as LED functions of the headlamps and dials surrounded with satin chrome beads.

The vents, the side decorations of the touchscreen, the dashboard decoration, the steering wheel insert, the seat belts, the front and rear door crossbars all blend with the same interior ambiance. The aluminium pedal bracket and footrest provide the final touch to this exquisite interior.

In addition, the seats combines full grain Club Nappa leather and Caro Weave cloth, made more dynamic by a red line detail. The driver here will feel very comfortable due to the cosseting seat structure, harnessed in black seat belts (with red edging).

Furthermore, the new model will deliver exciting driving thanks to the involving chassis dynamics, providing superb driving sensations. Springs, calibration of the shock absorbers, anti-roll bar, enhanced front subframe and rear crossmember rigidity, plus that the suspension and wheels are specific to this latest Peugeot GTi.

The car is fitted with 205/45 tyres, the 17 inch diamond Carbon wheels, with Storm paint and matt varnish. They house 302 mm ventilated discs at the front and 249mm at the rear, providing controlled and incisive braking.

More importantly, the new Peugeot GTi model is powered by the 1.6-litre THP 200 hp (147 kW) petrol engine. It works effortlessly through the reworked exhaust system.

This engine is mated to a manual gearbox with six, close-ratio gears. It has maximum torque of 275 Nm (190 lb-ft). This basically means that the 208 GTi has the potential of acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 7.0 seconds. Light in weight, which is only 1160kg, the 208 GTi achieves a real feat by emitting CO2 at just 145g/km.

Source: Peugeot

September 3, 2012

Peugeot 208 GTI Concept & 208 XY Concept

Peugeot is going to present two modern concept cars at Geneva Motor Show, which is going to take place in just a month. The first one is the Peugeot 208 XY Concept which is intended for city dwellers who love distinction and refinement. And the second one is the Peugeot 208 GTi Concept which is a modern reincarnation of the iconic legend. The first glance these two concepts stand out with their detailing of the signature LED headlamp design, which is prominently visible during day and night. The precision continues with the integrated style components on the bodywork. Wheel arches have wing extensions, and bodywork with sills enhance the stance.

All this of course is featured in the new 208 Peugeot GTi Concept. In addition, it also includes chequered-flag motifs that embellish the metal mesh of the grille. The lower bar proudly affirms its origin by displaying the French ‘Le Tricolour’ flag or the Union Jack when in the UK. Furthermore, other distinctive exterior features include: double chromed exhaust tailpipes, aero lower bodywork spoilers and lower sill skirt extensions that all capture the signature badging. Placed within the grille is the brushed aluminium GTi Concept logo that can also be found on the rear quarter panels, as a salute to its illustrious predecessor – the legendary 205 GTi. The interior is also remade. The passenger compartment is a true GTi environment, with a characteristic sports leather stitched steering wheel. This theme is replicated on the sides of the gear lever. Double stitching is also featured in the. The sports seats are trimmed with Nappa leather on the outer section, and cloth in the centre with an embossed tartan motif, and a leather head restraint. Moreover, the red perforated leather steering wheel continues the check motif, and has a pronounced lower flat section, which carries the GTi Concept logo set in an aluminium ring. The fascia capping is dressed in Alcantara with grey stitching, the roof lining is entirely black and the pedals are aluminium. The centre console architecture and ventilation vents all feature a graduated red to black effect, and the chequered-flag theme is also present on the aluminium door crossbars. This makes it a perfect representation of a sports car. To go further into details, the GTi Concept has a powerfully-compact 1.6-litre RCZ THP 200 engine with a 6-speed manual gearbox. Moreover, it is more compact and lighter than its predecessor, thus delivering road-holding that is both excellent and precise. To improve further the dynamic experience, it has a 36mm wider track, at the front and at the rear, and a rear roof spoiler to generate down force at speed. Eventually, GTi Concept is equipped with four discs for optimum braking performance.

Next comes the Peugeot 208 XY Concept, which also carries the name “Urban chic”. It is powered by a 1.6-litre e-HDi engine, which develops 115bhp (85 kW) and is equipped with a 6-speed manual gearbox. The exterior colour of the vehicle is crimson, and you can see it of course all over the interior too. However, in the body paintwork is also featured a so called special ‘Pulsion’ paintwork. This means that the XY Concept appears to constantly change, depending on the distance and the position from which it is viewed. The interior of the cabin is trimmed with crimson stitched leather on the dashboard, armrests, steering wheel rings, gear lever gaiter and sides, and with stripes on seat inserts and floor mats, while the panoramic glass roof is edge-trimmed in black leather. Pearly grey leather pleated seats feature five metal rings, which pinch and tighten the material. The steering wheel in leather received crimson micro-stripes with a chrome insert in the lower section. Furthermore, the finishing touches to the interior add a ‘gunmetal’ aesthetic treatment to the door crossbars, steering wheel decorations and vent trims. At last, the XY Concept rides on exclusive dual-effect 18″ alloy wheels complementing its ‘Pulsion’ colour.