Peugeot 208 Type R5 has been unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in September and now it just competed in the first rally. It has successfully taken part in the first test programme before the end of 2012.
Furthermore, the 208 Type R5 is the first car built in compliance with the FIA’s latest ‘R5’ regulations which has broken cover and turned a wheel. In addition, the car benefits from all the expertise and experience of Peugeot Sport.
In particular, the car was put through its paces on a gravel stage in the southeast of France (Riboux) where it completed a four-day programme in the hands of Bryan Bouffier/Xavier Panseri.
Between now and the 208 Type R5’s release for sale (the second half of the next year) the Peugeot model will run over 10 000 km of testing. At a later stage, the brand will focus on the suspension and the turbocharged engine which are the two chief factors of the global performance package.
Peugeot 208 Type R5 Specifications:
| ENGINE | |
| Type | EP6 CDT |
| Location | Transverse Front |
| Capacity | 1598 cc |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Power (bhp.DIN) | 280bhp at 6,000rpm |
| Torque (Nm) | 400 Nm at 2,500rpm |
| Max engine speed | 7,500rpm |
| Injection | Magneti Marelli High Pressure Direct |
| Intake | Single throttle |
| Number of valves | 16 |
| TRANSMISSION | |
| Mode | Four-wheel drive |
| Clutch | Dual disc |
| Gearbox | Five-speed with sequential control |
| Differential | Two self-locking differentials |
| CHASSIS | |
| Structure and materials | Shell + Tubular roll-over bar |
| Front suspension | Pseudo MacPherson |
| Rear suspension | Pseudo MacPherson |
| BRAKES / STEERING | |
| Front brake | Alcon 4 pistons |
| Ø 300 (gravel) 355 (asphalt) | |
| Rear brake | Alcon 4 pistons |
| Ø 300 (gravel) 355 (asphalt) | |
| Steering | Direct with hydraulic assistance |
| Wheels | Aluminium monoblock 8”x18” (asphalt) / 7″x15″ (gravel) |
| Asphalt wheels | 225x40x18 |
| Dirt wheels | 215x65x15 |
| DIMENSIONS | |
| Length | Idem standard: 3,962mm |
| Width | 1,820mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,560mm |
| Minimum weight | 1,200 kg (asphalt) / 1,200kg (gravel) |
Source: Peugeot
Peugeot 208 Type R5 is a true “competition wildcat”. It will make its world debut in Paris later this month, which means that we have to be satisfied with the teaser image that has just leaked.