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Peugeot 205 GTi
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1984 - 1994 |
Country: |
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Engine: |
In Line 4 |
Capacity: |
1580 cc |
Power: |
115 bhp |
Transmission: |
5 spd. man |
Top Speed: |
122 mph / 195 km/h |
Number Built: |
n/a |
Collectability: |
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The Peugeot 205 GTi can be considered
the first true "Hot Hatch", starting with
a 1.6 liter single camshaft motor developing 115 bhp. The vehicle was incredibly popular due to its Pinnifarina
styled body - making it the prettiest among all hatchbacks.
Distinctive C pillar, headlamps and front grilles, accompanied
with the remarkable build quality, made it virtually
irresistible. You can hardly find any flaws no matter
which angle you viewed it.
The chassis and engine were equally impressive. Despite
the lack of innovative technology, the suspension was
carefully tuned to deliver the best handling ever experienced.
Steering was ultra-responsive and direct, making nowadays'
hot hatches feeling numb.
It was so crisp that it would
go wherever the driver pointed. It wouldn't forgive
wrong input, and that's exactly why good drivers liked
it so much.
Power came from a high-revving 1.6 four with an astonishing
115 bhp. While hesitant at low speed the motor loved
to rev high. As a whole, 205GTi was a car that encouraged
the driver to drive hard. The faster it went, the more
fun the driver gained.
Another variant was the 205 GTi 1.9, which was powered
by a punchy 1.9-liter engine good for 130 hp and 119
lbft. The new engine made the 205 GTi a true pocket-rocket.
The 205 GTi was undoubtedly "King of the Hot Hatch". |