Peugeot has a rich history in the hot semester that dates back to 205 GTI in the 1980s. For four decades, models such as 205, 306, 206 and 208 GTI have reinforced the brand reputation for fun and small sports cars. After a stopping of about five years without GTI, Peugeot repeats the emblem-but this time in full form.
The new GTI GTI restores E-208 re-interprets DNA from Peugeot in a modern way, combining classic sermon with electric power.
Peugeot revealed E-208 GTI within 24 hours of the weekend at LE MANS, confirming his relationships with Motorsport. It is officially “100 % electric” Peugeot wears the GTI badge. The brand notes that the statement in Loman was intended – Peugeot Sport has applied lessons from the efforts of the World Championships (such as 9×8 Hypercar) on this car on the road. In short, GTI E-208 is a bold return to the Peugeot hot check square, which is now entering the era of EV.
Under the cap, the E-208 GTI electric motor is classified 280 hp and 345 nm From torque. As before with GTI models, it only pays the front wheels. Great power stuff: It is about 125 hp more than standard E-208. However, it will hatch the small hot hole from 0 to 100 km/h all over 5.7 seconds. (With conditions similar to the United States, it takes 0-62 miles per hour about 5.7 seconds, and the maximum speed is approximately 180 km/h.
Peugeot Sport also upgraded the structure in order to deal with more clearly. The height of the pass is dropped about 30 mm The path is expanded (about 56 mm in front, 25-27 mm in the back). The suspension contains the most stable springs, new camps with hydraulic stops, and an anti -rear rear roll to reduce the coils of the body. PEUGEOT is very appropriate Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Tires (215/40-18) confirms the intention of performance. Other devices include limited sliding in the front transaxle to improve the grip of turns, as well as a larger 355 mm front brake circuits with the four -built -in wraps of the brakes more consistently. Even the dedicated “sport” mode allows the driver to contact use for use.
Inside and out design signals give many gestures to the Peugeot Heritage. Wearing E-208 GTI A. Bright The paint as a categorical category of 205 GTI-along with black wheel arches and the purchase of flour GTI. Even the alloys wheels indicate the old “Peppperpot” style and installed in red GTI slogan. Inside, red accents abound: red carpet, sewing, and seat belts remember the GTI tradition. The seats are especially attractive, with integrated head bacilli and a central red tape inspired by 205 GTI. Peugeot also gave digital performances and lighting a red theme. In general, design modern technology (such as digital cockpit) combines a delicious in a delicious way.
E-208 GTI is designed by Peugeot Sport In France, the application of motorsport experience on a small EV. This is the first electric model designed by the Peugeot Sport team. As a result, the first -class performance and control parts. In terms of competitors, Peugeot defeated many marketing companies. For example, E-208 GTI’s 280 HP match the promised directing by Abarth’s Electric 500E (600 AH) The model, it reaches ever before any Volkswagen Electric GTI (VW.2 GT ID still is still years). In fact, the Motorsport coach in Peugeot is proudly notes that this is now the fastest acceleration of GTI Peugeot at all. This puts it before the Minis Electric and even the new CUPRA, which is born at the speed of a straight line, while still retains the classic GTI.
Unfortunately for American fans, Peugeot has no plans to sell GTI E-208 in North America in North America, and this model will remain a European offer. However, the E-208 GTI represents a new chapter for Peugeot performance cars. It explains how the brand translates its sporty heritage into the era of electricity. Through strong strength, acute dealing, and biomed design in a practical package, the E-208 GTI stands as a sign that fun electric hatching can have a GTI-even even if it does not come to an American corridor.