According to the British press, the French carmaker is set to bring back the GTi badge, which was axed back in 2009, with the Peugeot 208 GTi. The initial Peugeot 208 GTi info has also surfaced the web today. Apparently, the Peugeot 208 GTi will be a hybrid hot hatch, powered by a 1.6-liter turbo gasoline engine developing just under 200 hp and an electric motor good for an additional 36 hp. The Peugeot 208 GTi will be all-wheel-drive, since the petrol engine will power the front axle while the electric motor will "electrify" the rear axle. The Peugeot 208 GTi will be able to reach a top speed of 250 km/h after it will rocket from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.9 seconds.
Our British sources believe the Peugeot 208 GTi
will be the most technological advanced hot hatch of its time, and quite the head-turner. The Peugeot 208 GTi will wear a distinct aerodynamics package, big rims, and large brakes. The Peugeot 208 GTi will also have a sporty and rather rigid suspension for improved handling. It will even have a roof spoiler and a center exhaust.
This Peugeot 208 GTi info is pure speculation at the moment, but we'll follow up with any additional details regarding the new hot hatch, if it will ever become a reality.
[Source: AutoExpress]
