The French hot hatch will come out to play at the 2012 Geneva auto show. The Peugeot 208 GTi, even though it's currently just a concept, is powered by a 1.6-litre THP engine, which develops 200 hp. The power of Peugeot's 208 GTi goes to its front wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission. Apart from the high power output, the 208 GTi also comes with several features meant to improve its performance. It has a 36mm wider track (both axles), a rear roof spoiler, and rather big brakes. Peugeot equips the 208 GTi with 302mm brake discs on the front axle and 249mm ones on the rear axle. For an extra "go-faster" touch, the clippers are painted red.
The Peugeot 208 GTi Concept has several distinctive exterior design features.
These include the "checkered" front grille, double chromed exhaust tailpipes and a new aerodynamics package. The 208 GTi's body kit includes a new front spoiler, side skirts, and a re-styled rear bumper. As a reminder of the popular 205 GTi, Peugeot stuck several badges on the 208 GTi, including on its front grille, and rear quarter panels.
At the interior, the 208 GTi concept comes with a small sports steering wheel covered in leather, LED backlighting for the instruments, and sport seats covered in Nappa leather.
Through the 208 GTi's interior, you'll also notice various Alcantara and aluminum accents.
So far, Peugeot did not announce the date for the 208 GTi's launch, but we hopes it's soon. We'll have more images of the Peugeot 208 GTi, and specifications, as the time of its premiere in Geneva.
