Peugeot previews the 208 GTi 30th anniversary special edition at Goodwood Festival of Speed

MANILA, Philippines–Peugeot recently unveiled the 208 GTi 30th anniversary edition on the occasion of the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Thirty years after the launch of the 205 GTi, Peugeot reinterprets the legend in a more radical version of the 208 GTi.

 

The 208 GTi 30th delivers more intense driving sensations with its new Euro 6 1.6-liter THP petrol engine developing 208 HP and with torque increased to 300 Nm. It is mated to a six-speed manual gearbox, with exceptional traction and efficiency assured through the specification of a Torsen differential, and specific suspension and steering settings.

 

Its sporty and assertive temperament can also been seen in its stance and look, in particularly by its two-material livery, separated by a sharp dividing line. It will be presented to the public at the forthcoming 2014 Paris Motor Show, with sales starting in November 2014.

 

“Following on from the RCZ R, the brand called on the skills at Peugeot Sport to develop a more radical version of the 208 GTi. In this way the 208 GTi 30th celebrates the 30 years of the GTi Peugeot,” said Maxime Picat, Peugeot Brand CEO.

 

Last  March 13, less than a year after its sales launch, the 10,000th Peugeot 208 GTi came off the production line, confirming the success of the reinterpretation of the GTi legend and Peugeot’s top of the range sports strategy in the B segment.

 

Peugeot has left its mark on the history of motorsport; this DNA can be found in the genes of the 208 GTi, as with the RCZ, and its R version, pumped-up by Peugeot Sport. As Peugeot celebrates 30 years since the original 205 GTi, it is now the turn for the 208 GTi to pass through the expert hands of Peugeot Sport, to give it a more radical character with what some call “extra soul,” in response to expectations from enthusiasts wanting a sportier and more passionate experience.

 

The Peugeot 208 GTi completes the local Peugeot line-up that includes the 3008 crossover, the 5008 compact MPV, the 508 executive sedan, the RCZ sports car, and the new Expert Tepee Family Van. Peugeot is the world leader in diesel technology and its Philippine product offerings feature the fuel-saving Micro-Hybrid system as well as the Earth-friendly Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF).