Peugeot 208 GTI Concept: it is the myth. Peugeot wanted to last the suspense with the first photo of the return of the “myth” unveiled on the social network of the constructor. However, in the light of the comments, most readers knew well was the
Peugeot GTI 208. Peugeot the confirms by we unveiling a series of photos of the
Peugeot 208 GTI concept which will be presented at the Geneva Motor Show on March 6, 2012.
Peugeot unveil well
208 GTI Concept at the
Geneva Motor Show 2012. Concept, since it is not the final production version, although the photos still show a close enough car what could be the retail version. Badge GTI, both popular fans of youngtimers of the lion brand makes his return on the logical descendant of the 205. The GTI name had already been used for the sports variant of the 308, but the success was not necessarily the appointment, and it was the character very said and gross of the big sister of the 308 GTI, the charismatic 309 GTI/GTI16. Seems that Peugeot does not repeat the error with the 208. Already outside, it cannot help but recognize that the car is his illustrious elder, with a very compact appearance, the wings larger than its counterpart “civilized”, and details stylistic as badge GTI on the fender, in the image of what was on the 205 GTI 1.6 and 1.9. Black lacquered on shields keys contrast with the Red of the body, and the front grille Recalling the flag checkered confirms the sports nature of nerve ball marked the lion. Sport Yes, but French, as points out the Habs key on the blade into the front shield. On the style, there is the beautiful rims five branches of 18 who marry rather well with the General style of the car. At the back, is the output of exhaust in two chrome parts integrated in brilliant black blade.
Inside, it is just as compelling. The GTI 208 resumed dash of the 208 classic, but dressed for the occasion of alcantara. Counters parent of a red backlight, recalling the external color of car, and the steering wheel, leather, receives the GTI badge. Bucket them seats are leather and in Napa. Finally, the door handles are brushed aluminum. The General design of the Interior, mixing red and black seems quality and sportsmanship mingles well enough to a still quite chic style. It is therefore still some distance from the spirit clean and functional of the 205 GTI, modernity and comfort require.
Now turn to the mechanical part. On the side of the engine, as it could if of course there is no real surprise: the
Peugeot 208 GTI Concept borrows the heart of the RCZ Coupe, namely the 1.6 THP 200 ch, associated with a six-speed box. Peugeot has so far not confirmed anything on the engine chosen for the final series, but expect to find the THP block. Performance should be quite close to what offers the Citroen DS3 Racing, equipped with the same engine.