Peugeot remakes epic 1984 205 GTi commercial with the new 208 GTi [VIDEO]
15 October 2014 | 0 commentsIn 1984, Peugeot introduced its hot 205 GTi with a wild, James Bond inspired commercial, showing the car chased down a snowy mountain by a military helicopter dropping missiles. Now 30 years later the automaker has released a proper sequel with the 208 GTi 30th… Continue reading »
Peugeot 208 GTi 30th anniversary special edition with 205bhp revealed
28 June 2014 | 0 commentsPeugeot is celebrating 30th anniversary of the iconic 205 GTi with a special edition 30th anniversary 208 GTi. The 208 GTi 30th uses the same 1.6-litre THP petrol engine, but with increased power delivering now 205bhp (up by 7bhp compared to the standard model) and… Continue reading »
Peugeot 208 GTI driven - the spiritual successor to the 205 GTI
03 September 2013 | 0 commentsThe 208 GTI will be seen as a spiritual successor to the Peugeot 205 GTI, one of the best of the early hot hatches. It is still very potent but has to be a very different car for the very different world of today. Instead… Continue reading »
Peugeot 208 HYbrid FE prototype coming to Frankfurt
27 August 2013 | 0 commentsIn addition to the new 308 and the hot 308 R Concept, Peugeot is also bringing in partnership with Total a technological concept called, the 208 HYbrid FE to the Frankfurt Motor Show. The 208 HYbrid FE is based on a production 208 hatchback and… Continue reading »
Watch the full onboard video of Sebastien Loeb's record-breaking run at Pikes Peak
03 July 2013 | 0 comments2013 Pikes Peak hill climb with a new record time of 8:13.878. That's a minute and a half quicker than the previous record and also he is first to finish the legendary race in less than nine minutes. The average speed for his highly modified… Continue reading »
Sebastien Loeb wins Pikes Peak Hill Climb - sets a new record [video]
01 July 2013 | 0 commentsThis is one successful comeback! After a 14 year break, Peugeot returned to Pikes Peak and won the event with their highly-modified Peugeot 208 T16 packing 875 hp with Sebastien Loeb behind the steering wheel. Sebastien Loeb just did not win the hill climb he… Continue reading »
Peugeot 208 T16 starts testing at Pikes Peak [video]
17 June 2013 | 0 commentsEnd of May, the Peugeot 208 T16 for Pikes Peak performed a "dress rehearsal" at Mont Ventoux before this month's Pikes Peak Hill Climb in Colorado. The team is now finally in Colorado preparing for the extreme race on 30th June and here is the… Continue reading »
Watch Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peak testing at Mont Ventoux
29 May 2013 | 0 commentsgot a chance at last to perform a dress rehearsal outside of Peugeot Sports factory at Mont Ventoux before June’s Pikes Peak Hill Climb in Colorado. The Mont Ventoux in the south of France is known mainly from Tour de France cycle race offering steep… Continue reading »
Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peak gets a colourful livery
14 May 2013 | 0 commentscar has received a colourful new livery and is ready for the extreme race on 30th June. As you can see from the new livery key partners include Total, Red Bull and Michelin. The Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peak racer will be driven by Sebastien… Continue reading »
Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peak race car revealed
16 April 2013 | 0 commentsPeugeot has unveiled a 208 T16 Pikes Peak race car that will contest the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on June 30. The Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peak will be driven by Sebastien Loeb, a nine time world rally champion who will have to cope… Continue reading »
Peugeot 208 GTi Priced From £18,895
30 January 2013 | 0 commentsPeugeot has announced pricing for the new 208 GTi, which starts at £18,895 with production scheduled to start in April. The hot 208 GTi brings back the legendary GTi badge we last saw last on the iconic 205 GTi. The hot supermini is powered by… Continue reading »
Peugeot 208 Intuitive Special Edition Announced
10 January 2013 | 0 commentsPeugeot is expanding the 208 range with the introduction of a Special Edition, the 208 Intuitive. The 208 Intuitive is available in both 3 and 5 door variants and priced from £14,245 for the 12 VTi 82bhp petrol version. The special edition come with more… Continue reading »
Car of the Year 2013 Finalists Announced
18 December 2012 | 0 commentsEight candidates have been nominated finalists for Car of the Year 2013, which will be announced at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2013. The top eight cars launched in the past 12 months going after the Car of the Year 2013 title are: Ford… Continue reading »
Peugeot 208 XY Revealed Ahead Of Paris Debut
07 September 2012 | 0 commentsIn addition to revealing the 208 GTi, Peugeot has also revealed the 208 XY ahead of Paris Motor Show. Peugeot calls the 208 XY, the most luxurious 208, that is basically a premium version of the 208 with focus on luxury and themed colours. Main… Continue reading »
Peugeot 208 GTi Revealed, Market Launch Spring 2013
03 September 2012 | 0 commentsPeugeot has unveiled the new 208 GTi, bringing back the GTi badge we last saw on the iconic 205 GTi. The 208 GTi will be available only as a three-door model, featuring a widened track by 10mm at the front and 20mm at the rear.… Continue reading »
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