Peugeot chose Petrolhead’s paradise of 24 hours by Le Mans to reveal his long-awaited E-208 GTI model, as it says will offer “class leader” performance and interacts the DNA for some of the most memorable GTI cars that have come before it.
Leaving power line elements from colleague Stellantis-owned Brand Fiat’s Abarth 600E model, the upcoming E-208 GTI delivers 280 hp from its M4+ electric motor mounted on the front wheels, which is probably ‘ten’ make 0-62mph sprint in 5.7 seconds.
The top speed will be limited to 112 km / h, while the 54kWh battery offers a little about 217 miles of range. It lacks the newly released Renault 5 E-Tech and far away from something like Cupra Born Vz, which manages an alleged 366 miles from its 79 kWh battery.
Charging is also relatively slow, with a 20-80%top -up that takes 30 minutes from a 100 kW charging output… the maximum speed it can handle from a DC -fastener.
That said, Peugeot says it deals with optimized thermal control and energy extraction that helps remove most of the battery life when driving like a hooligan.
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Designers clearly placed the original Peugeot 205 GTI front and center as they styled the latest electrical offer as it carries over the recognizable bright gene paint work, red carpets and seat belts inside, as well as redesigned front seats containing integrated headrests and you guess it, lots of red flash.
Outside, the standard E-208 has been increased to include flared wheel arches, shorter overhangs, a lower overall attitude and a wider track. Along with the “hole” allowance wheel (another NIKK to 205 GTI) and the subtle spoilers, it certainly looks.
The French Marque says the E-208 GTI was fully designed by the Peugeot Sport Team-the same, who regularly goes endurance-which introduced a limited slip differential and adjusted braking and chassis to create a more engaging driving experience.
History weighs heavily on the hot hatch
There is currently no word about price, and the E-208 GTI will be a only European vehicle for now, even though the ABART 600E scorpionism costs just shy at £ 40,000 (about $ 54,000/AU $ 84,000), giving a good indication.
However, the 205 GTI from the 1980s got a reputation because it was featherweight (the 1.6-liter version tilted the scales of only 848 kg), giving it an effect-to-weight ratio of 142 hp per day. Tons, which better of the hot hatch competition at that time.
Peugeot’s electric version aims to repeat the story and offer 5.7 kg per day. Horsepower, as the French Marque says is the best effect-to-weight relationship in its segment. Although these figures have the E-2010 GTI, which overturns the scales of a portly 1,596 kg-nest twice as large as the original 205 GTI.
There is no one away from weight when it comes to electric vehicles, but it will be interesting to see if Peugeot can spray some of the original 205 GTI properties in this modern interpretation.
It’s also just good to see that the humble hot hatch is still very much on the agenda of the electrical age.
