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| Peugeot 205 GTi 1984 |
What most obviously sets the GTi apart is the installation of the 1580cc XU5J engine, a fuel-injected unit producing 105bhp at 6250rpm, 99lb ft of torque at 4000rpm and working on a higher 10.2 to 1 compression ratio.
Peugeot 205 GTi Review 1984
There can
be no doubt that the outward similarity of the Peugeot 205 GTi and Peugeot’s
Group B rally weapon, the Turbo 16, is due to more than coincidence. But for
most sporting drivers, the 205 GTi is about as close as they’re going to get to
Peugeot’s compact but potent contender for World Rally Championship honours.
Although the hot hatch GTi is the first 205 to appear in three-door form, it is
clear that from the outset the range was intended to contain both three- and
five-door versions which would accept a wide variety of power units and
suspension systems. This is by far the most fun.
What most obviously sets the GTi apart is the installation of the 1580cc XU5J engine, a fuel-injected unit producing 105bhp at 6250rpm, 99lb ft of torque at 4000rpm and working on a higher 10.2 to 1 compression ratio.
What most obviously sets the GTi apart is the installation of the 1580cc XU5J engine, a fuel-injected unit producing 105bhp at 6250rpm, 99lb ft of torque at 4000rpm and working on a higher 10.2 to 1 compression ratio.
205 T16 Turbo 16
To
homologate the 205 T16 ("Turbo 16" in France) Group B rally car,
Peugeot had to produce 200 road-going examples. A photograph showing the 200
cars was famously rumoured to be a fake. Apart from the appearance, the road variants had
practically nothing in common with the regular production model and shared the transverse
mid-engine, four-wheel drive layout of the rally car, but had less than half
the power; at around 200 PS (147 kW; 197 hp).
The T was for
Turbo; the 16 stands for 16 valves. The road going Turbo 16 205s were built by Heuliez.
Outwardly similar to a normal 205, the T16 had wider wheel arches, and the
whole rear section lifted up to give access to the engine. Underneath, the
complex drivetrain from the rally car was kept to abide by the Group B rules.
All 200 built were left-hand drive. More on the Peugeot 205 T16 Turbo 16
Peugeot 205 Turbo 16 Rally
Peugeot 205 Gentry
The
Gentry was a limited edition 205, although arguably not a GTI model at all, as
it used the track control arm front suspension of the regular 205 rather than
the GTI's 'wishbone' design and a detuned 105 bhp (78 kW;
106 PS) 1.9 engine with auto gearbox. Only 300 models were made in
Sorrento Green and Aztec Gold (sometimes called Mayfair Beige). More on the Peugeot 205 Gentry
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| Paris Motorshow |
They came with
full-leather and wood effect interior, power assisted steering, ABS and heated
mirrors. The Gentry came with the same body side trims as the GTI, which led to
the Gentry often being mistaken for a GTI.
Peugeot 205 GTi
The GTI version came in 1.6-litre and 1.9-litre, in-line four cylinder
configurations, and is considered one of the very best hot hatches of all time.
Compared to modern cars they can be tricky to handle, due to their tendency
towards lift-off oversteer and an absence of electronic driver aids. However
these cars are still known to offer a very rewarding driving experience. Read more
about the Peugeot 205 GTi
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| Paris 1985. Where do I sign! |
Peugeot 205 Rallye
From
1988 to 1992 Peugeot produced another variant of the 205, the 205 Rallye, which
was engineered and produced by Peugeot-Talbot sport. This edition of the 205
was positioned as a cost effective alternative to the 205 GTI, retaining its
sporty character, but being less expensive to buy and maintain. More on the Peugeot 205 Rallye
Show Time!
These
pictures were taken by professional photographer and Peugeot 205 GTi owner Ben
Dobson. Enjoy the pictures! All rights reserved copyright 2012.
Wheeler Dealers 205 GTi
Mike
Brewer and Edd China purchased a beat up old Peugeot 205 GTi and restored it as
part of the TV series ‘Wheeler Dealers’ aired on TV 30TH December
2004.
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| Mike Brewer buys the 205 GTi for a grand! |
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| Edd China changing the cambelt |
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| The finished car |
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| The mint condition 205 GTi Mike Brewer drove during the show |
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| It doesn't get much better than this! |
205 GTi 1FM
Celebrating
the 25th anniversary of the launch of BBC Radio 1FM, Peugeot linked up with the
BBC station to produce a limited run of 25 individually numbered cars boasting
a range of additional features on top of the already high specification. Only
25 of these models were made to commemorate BBC Radio 1FM’s 25th Birthday in
1992, making the 205 1FM one of the rarest 205 variants. Each car was individually
numbered with a range of additional 1FM features providing a higher
specification. For more details on the 1FM 205GTI1FM
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| Peugeot 205 GTi 1FM |
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| Only 25 of these cars were ever made by Peugeot |
205 GTi Breaking
The Peugeot 205 GTi is fondly remembered by most as one of the best hot hatches of the 80s. Now an iconic car with a wide and varied ownership. There are few good original ones left as most have been scrapped, stolen or left to rot by multiple owners who eventually realise they are more valuable stripped down for spare parts.
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| Surely one to be saved....... |
There seems to be an abundance of spares available if you look around and Peugeot dealers still have access to certain parts too, so it’s always worth checking before buying that ‘rare and hard to find part’.
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| Maybe save the rear quarter badges! |
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