Fuori Produzione; per il Nuovo Modello cliccate sul seguente link:

Peugeot 208 GTi Facelift 2015

.jpg"] .jpg"] .jpg"] .jpg"] .jpg"] .jpg"] .jpg"] .jpg"] .jpg"].jpg"] .jpg"] .jpg"] .jpg"] .jpg"] .jpg"] .jpg"] .jpg"] .jpg"].jpg"] .jpg"] .jpg"] .jpg"] .jpg"] .jpg"] .jpg"].jpg"] .jpg"].jpg"] .jpg"] .jpg"]

carscoop

Press Release:

Production model confirmed for the new 208 GTi due in Spring 2013

Regenerates the values of the iconic 205 GTi

Powerful, economical, low CO2 - the modern GTi performs on many levels

Following the successful launch of the new 208 in June 2012, Peugeot has rejuvenated the diverse Supermini car segment. This new model revolutionises customer choice with its elegance, style, compactness, occupant space and equipment. The 208 has been an instant success and the 208 GTi will deliver even stronger desirability with exhilaration, performance and panache.

Intended for demanding individuals, 208 GTi owners will benefit from sophisticated choices of the materials and colours employed. The car's dynamism is expressed first of all by its external identity, specific and immediately recognisable, due to its characteristic posture. Defined on a widened track by 10mm at the front and 20mm at the rear, these three-door models are specially identified by bodywork components which enhance the overall effect, with wheels that hug the arches and with body sills and wing extensions that enhance its visual appearance.

Particularly eye catching and visible both by day and night, the light signature of the front face is refined by new halogen headlamps, equipped with a latest generation light guide. These carefully designed lamps with a rectangular internal structure use LED technology for the directional indicators and daytime lighting. Tightly enclosing the main beam headlamps, the floating trim of which calls to mind a cat's pupil, they give the expression of an iris.

These lamps frame a special 208 grille and on the GTi the mesh contributes to the dynamism, making the lamps stand out. The gloss black grille draws the eye with bright chrome inserts, which reinvent the sport chequered flag effect but in 3D. The end result is a front appearance which is technological and endearing while being sophisticated.

Attention to detail has also taken precedence in the design of the passenger compartment, to create a most pleasant environment. This applies even when stationary as it becomes evident at first glance when the door is opened, revealing the aluminium sill stamped with the Peugeot name. Dark colour schemes exist throughout the upper section and the 208 GTi offers a unique ambiance themed with red highlights.

The dashboard houses a high-mounted instrument panel with an innovative and distinctive light signature. Echoing the LED functions of the headlamps, the dials are surrounded with satin chrome beads backlit by LEDs, whereas the needles move on a brushed aluminium background.

The passenger compartment is also punctuated with carefully designed components. So, the vents, the side decorations of the touchscreen, the dashboard decoration, the steering wheel insert, the seat belts, the front and rear door crossbars all blend with the same interior ambiance. The aluminium pedal bracket and footrest provide the final touch to this technological and refined interior.

208 GTi, re-generation of the legend

Peugeot has made its mark in the history of motor sport. Whether through its models, its success in competition or its infamy through advertising and promotions, the Marque's DNA has the best genes for creating the modern performance GTi. The expectation was simple: to create a playful and chic sports car, a contemporary interpretation of the legend that is a Peugeot GTi.

At first glance, the eyes are impressed initially by presence, with a vehicle which affirms its identity: sporty and refined. There can be no doubting the sportiness of this new 208 derivative. Crossing the gloss black rear skirt, the exhaust emerges with a trapezoid chromed double tailpipe, an innovative design emphasising the uniqueness of this model. The chromed trim strip decorates the window lower edge culminating in a signature accent that pays tribute to the illustrious 205 GTi.

Furthermore, the quarter panel trim proudly bears the GTi logo, in bright chrome accentuated in red highlights. Regardless of the exterior colour chosen, this red punctuates throughout the vehicle: on brake callipers, grille lower bead, Peugeot lettering on the tailgate and on the grille. In addition, the mesh of the grille has a 3D chequered motif, with chromed inserts in the gloss black grille. The whole is subtly enhanced by the touches of bright chrome on the fog lamp trim surrounds, the grille upper trim and the door mirrors.

Opening the doors reveals a passenger compartment that reflects the paintwork. From the sill, embossed with the name Peugeot, the passenger compartment is notably sporty. With a colour scheme combining red, black and satin chrome and red GTi overstitching throughout, the interior is striking, down to the smallest detail.

Resolutely sporty, the seat combines full grain Club Nappa leather and Caro Weave cloth, made more dynamic by a red line detail. The dashboard with red overstitching has a decoration of red graduating to black, matching the door crossbars. The vehicle performance information is provided via the high-mounted instrument panel. Technological, it is equipped with a colour matrix, surrounded by dials with a chromed bead back-lit in red by LEDs. On their brushed aluminium background, decorated with a gloss black chequered motif, the white needles rise through to the red zone.

The driver is well supported in the cossetting seat structure, harnessed in black seat belts (with red edging) allowing an excellent driving position that is clear and comfortable. The feet naturally find the aluminium pedals and footrest, the heels in contact with the unique 208 GTi floor mats with black surround and again, overstitched in red. Intuitively, the hands rest on the small black full grain perforated leather steering wheel with red overstitching. The left hand easily and naturally finds the aluminium gear lever knob, with red side insert and the overstitched leather handbrake lever.

"The 208 was an excellent base for developing a sports hatchback. We have worked with particular attention on the steering response, the chassis dynamics and the rigidity of the suspension. The 208 GTi successfully combines performance, safety and driving pleasure." Marie Beaumont, 208 GTi Dynamics Manager

The 208 GTi delights its driver with an incisive driving experience due to the involving chassis dynamics, providing superb driving sensations. Springs, calibration of the shock absorbers, anti-roll bar, enhanced front subframe and rear crossmember rigidity, plus that the suspension and wheels are specific to this latest Peugeot GTi.

Agile and reactive, the 208 GTi balances from one turn to the next with complete precision. Controlled by the steering, the settings of which have been revised to increase firmness, the front suspension returns the information perfectly and responsively. The rear suspension is also well tuned for safe and involved driving. Fitted with 205/45 tyres, the 17" diamond Carbon wheels, with Storm paint and matt varnish, house 302mm ventilated discs at the front and 249mm at the rear. Cooled by dynamic air intakes, they provide controlled and incisive braking.

The 1.6-litre THP 200bhp petrol engine expresses itself through a reworked exhaust system. As soon as the ignition is switched on, it emits an appealing sound that delights the ears, at all engine speeds. Coupled with a manual gearbox with six, close-ratio gears, the engine draws the full potential from this chassis. With its maximum torque of 275Nm and its maximum power of 147kW (200bhp), the 208 GTi[1] has the potential of acceleration to the highest level. 0 to 62mph is reached in less than 7.0 seconds. In-gear re-acceleration is equally impressive, with the 208 GTi accelerating from 50 to 75mph in less than 7.0 seconds in 5th gear. This performance benefits from the improvement achieved from lightening the weight of the vehicle.

Light in weight, at 1160kg, the 208 GTi achieves a real feat by emitting CO2 at just 145g/km. A playful sports car, powerful and safe, with an enchanting sound, which is also a practical hatchback, the 208 GTi will delight its drivers every day, the (fully disengageable) ESP watching over them.

The announcement of this new Peugeot 208 GTi follows closely on from the launch of 208 which has been an instant success, now with 9,000 UK orders since order books opened.

British buyers will be delighted with this modern take of a true Peugeot GTi classic.

Peugeot

TUTTE LE FIGLE DELL 205 - Ogni piccola Peugeot venuta dopo la 205 GTi ha dovuto affrontare lo stesso problema: eguagliare una berlinetta sportiva che per comportamento stradale e prestazioni ha fatto innamorare una generazione di appassionati. Ma le “figlie” della 205 non sono mai state all'altezza: 206 e 207 non hanno lasciato il segno. Ora tocca alla 208 e le speranze si riaccendono: saprà la Peugeot creare una piccola esaltante fra le curve di una strada di montagna, che non sfigura nella guida di tutti i giorni? A questa domanda potremo rispondere solo quando avremo guidato la Peugeot 208 GTi, ma sulla carta le premesse sembrano essere buone.

INNANZI TUTTO IL PESO - la Peugeot dichiara che la 208 GTi sulla bilancia fa segnare 1160 kg. Un valore non da record, in linea con la Renault Clio RS, ma inferiore di una sessantina di kg a una delle più recenti rivali, la Opel Corsa OPC Nürburgring. La potenza è ai vertici per questa categoria: 200 CV erogati dal motore a 4 cilindri dotato di turbo che, secondo la casa, consente alla Peugeot 208 GTi di scattare da 0 a 100 km/h in meno di 7 secondi, da 0 a 1000 m in 27 secondi. Per quanto riguarda la ripresa la Peugeot dichiara che la 208 GTi passa da 80 a 120 km/h in meno di 7 secondi in quinta marcia. A proposito, il cambio è un manuale a sei rapporti. Per mettere a terra tanta “cattiveria” si sono pneumatici da 205/45, su cerchi da 17’’ all'interno dei quali troviamo i dischi autoventilanti anteriori da 302 mm, raffreddati grazie a prese d’aria dinamiche, e posteriori da 249 mm. Infine, le carreggiate sono più larghe di 1 cm all'anteriore e 2 cm al posteriore rispetto alle altre 208.

SI SONO IMPEGNATI - Per soddisfare chi non disdegna qualche capatina in pista per divertirsi, la Peugeot ha previsto un ESP completamente disinseribile per la 208 GTi. E per quanto riguarda la messa a punto del telaio, che è poi ciò che separa una buona auto da una eccellente? “La 208 è un’ottima base per sviluppare una vettura sportiva” afferma Marie Beaumont responsabile dello sviluppo dinamico della 208 GTi, che prosegue dicendo: “Abbiamo lavorato molto sulla risposta dello sterzo, sulle sospensioni e la rigidità dell’insieme ruote-sospensioni. La Peugeot 208 GTi è una sintesi riuscita tra prestazioni, sicurezza e piacere di guida”. Per ora dobbiamo fidarci.

TOCCHI SPORTIVI - Per quel che riguarda lo stile della 208 GTi la Peugeot ha tenuto fede alla tradizione inaugurata con la 205 e proseguita con le 206 e 207. Piccoli ma sapienti tocchi sportivi che non rovinano o appesantiscono troppo la linea della vettura di base, quella 208 che tanti successi sta riscuotendo grazie anche a forme proporzionate ed eleganti. Specifici sono la mascherina anteriore, i cerchi, il logo GTi sul montante posteriore (proprio dove era posizionato sulla 205 GTi) e l'estrattore posteriore che incorpora lo scarico sdoppiato. All'interno troviamo inserti di plastica rossa per la plancia, le portiere e la strumentazione, mentre i sedili sportivi, specifici per la 208 GTi, abbinano la pelle al tessuto. Ricoperto di pelle è anche il piccolo volante, mentre la pedaliera e il poggiapiedi sono in alluminio.

AlVolante.it

208 GTi 30th Anniversary

Press Release 30th Anniversary:

208 GTi 30th anniversary special edition: the most radical GTi from PEUGEOT Sport

PEUGEOT unveils the 208 GTi 30th anniversary edition on the occasion of the Goodwood Festival of Speed. 30 years after 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-litre THP petrol engine developing 208 hp and 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."Maxime Picat – PEUGEOT Brand CEO

On 13 March, 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.

A coherent exclusive signature with a more radical temperament

“Even if the 208 GTi 30th retains the identity, the care over details and the lines of the 208 GTi, it reinterprets them in a new more radical and brutish fashion, making the link with the incisive character of its dynamic performance.”

Julien Kerlidou – 208 Product Manager

From the outset, the exclusive and more radical temperament shines through with the 208 GTi 30th. The suspension is lowered by 10mm, the track widened by 22mm at the front and 16mm at the rear, its larger wheels stand out, giving it a well planted stance on the road, clearly indicating its sporty intent.

The chic bright chrome finishers on the 208 GTi are replaced by matt black on the 208 GTi 30th, giving it a more brutish look. At the front the same treatment is applied to the grille surround, the foglamp bezels and door mirror shells

From the side, the lowered stance is accentuated by matt black side skirts and wheel arch extensions that cover new 18" wheels finished with matt black rims. The front wheels house large red PEUGEOT Sport labelled brake calipers. The window weather strip, which finishes with a signature paying homage to the illustrious 205 GTi, is also finished in matt black, while the quarter panel bears a “208 GTi 30th” logo.

At the rear, the rounded twin chrome tail pipes ensure the sound of the new engine is fully expressed to enhance the aural driving experience.

Finally, the 208 GTi 30th could only be finished in colours that identify this sporting world. The interpretation uniting the red and black in a two-tone and two-material treatment is innovative and unique. The front is finished in a textured black, contrasting with the new lacquered red at the rear. The two colours are divided by a sharp oblique straight-cut line, as first seen on the Onyx Supercar Concept and reinterpreted on the 308 R and Exalt Concept cars. The 208 GTi 30th will also be available in top of the range Pearl White and Ruby Red, historical colours of GTi cars.

Perfectly consistent with its exterior signature and dynamic character, the interior ambience declares the more radical sporty character developed for the 208 GTi 30th. The red fading to black finishers on the 208 GTi change to lacquered black. The black door handles with a red line echo the seat belts. High-quality floor mats are trimmed in red, while the front bucket seats are of a form specially developed by PEUGEOT Sport. These seats are trimmed in a exclusive blend of materials, mainly Alcantara, accompanied by black TEP with red stitching and a black dotted mesh pattern with red highlights.

A numbered plate marked ‘208 GTi 30th’ positioned above the courtesy lamp finishes off this limited edition anniversary model.

Unrestrained driving sensations from incisive behaviour on the road

“Based on the 208 GTi, itself already a very effective and well powered car, our ambition was to focus on behaviour on the road, by further increasing its effectiveness. For this we have developed the traction and a potential for more grip, mainly on the front axle. The benefits are essentially in passing speeds, driving sensations and feedback.

Pierre Budar –208 GTi 30th Project Manager

The sensations begin when taking the wheel of the 208 GTi 30th. For the driver, familiarisation is simple and obvious as is directing the car. The compact steering wheel makes it easy to place the vehicle and enhances driving sensations. The instruments, located high up, are directly in view. This facilitates the reading of information, which becomes instantaneous, without the driver having to take their eyes off the road.

Consistent with its specific dynamic character and pronounced driving sensations, this driving position is ideally complemented by a specific bucket seat developed by PEUGEOT Sport. Together with the small wheel, the head-up instruments and feedback from the specific steering and suspension, it allows the driver to be at one with their car.

The new 1.6 THP engine, meeting the Euro 6 emissions standard, is fitted with Stop & Start. Its maximum torque is increased to 300 Nm and maximum power to 208 hp, an immediate reference to the model name.

The power and torque are transmitted to the wheels via a 6-speed manual gearbox with specific gear ratios, and a Torsen limited slip differential – both taken from the RCZ R, allowing the full potential of the vehicle to be exploited.

The ESP and traction control are recalibrated, so as to be less intrusive when driving and to set free the vehicle’s traction and allow the Torsen to operate.

The advantage provided by the Torsen and the reduced anti-roll at the front are felt in particular when accelerating in a corner by maintaining tight trajectories, and when braking, by improving stability.

The lowered centre of gravity and redefined suspension geometry (track, camber, wheel alignment, 0.5’’ wider wheels) and the Michelin Pilot Super Sport 205/40 ZR 18 tyres optimise grip and ensure remarkable road holding.

The steering calibration has also been the subject of much development work, both on a circuit and on the road. The objective was to obtain a linear level of assistance appropriate for the character of the car, taking account of the effect produced by the Torsen.

Associated with new damper settings and spring rates, as well as revised anti-roll, the steering is informative. All together it offers both precision and agility.

The 208 GTi 30th can count on a braking system to match the performance achieved, with 323mm diameter and 28mm thick discs at the front and Brembo fixed four-piston calipers.

The sporty temperament of the 208 GTi 30th can also be seen in the figures: 0 to 100 km/h in 6.5 seconds and 0 to 1000 m in 26.5 seconds. Mid-range acceleration is also of a high level with figure of 6 seconds for 80 to 120 km/h in 5th gear.

Its performance and sharper handling are achieved with efficiency that is unprecedented in the segment, with CO2 emissions of just 125g/km.

The 208 GTi 30th again demonstrates that emotion, sportiness and efficiency are engrained in PEUGEOT’s heritage and genes

Peugeot

Topic Concept : Peugeot 208 GTi Concept 2012

Topic Spies : Peugeot 208 GTi (Spy)

-----

Topic 208 : Peugeot 208 2012

A me la 208 piace davvero e continua a piacere, ma questa GTi me l'aspettavo più caratterizzata... così è davvero poco distinguibile dalla 1.6 da 155Cv; c'è però da dire che a partire da 206, le B sportive di casa Peugeot non hanno mai avuto una caratterizzazione molto pesante.

Interessante l'ESP disinseribile.

Modificato 9 Aprile 201510 anni fa da Touareg 2.5

A me la 208 piace e continua a piacere, ma questa GTi me l'aspettavo più caratterizzata... così è davvero poco distinguibile dalla 1.6 THP da 155Cv. Vedremo se la GTi Racing avrà qualche modifica in più (Sempre che la produrranno); c'è però da dire che a partire da 206, le B sportive non hanno mai avuto una caratterizzazione molto pesante.

Interessante l'ESP disinseribile.

Quoto...bella cmq,ottimo l'ESP disinseribile...

Esp disinsereribile per rinverdire i fasti della 205 GTi.

Per via del motore, e della strumentazione, la boccio. Buona per l'aperitivo

Esp disinsereribile per rinverdire i fasti della 205 GTi.

Per via del motore, e della strumentazione, la boccio. Buona per l'aperitivo

Da vedere come sta in strada, magari riserva sorprese, i francesi ci sanno fare con le piccolette.

Apprezzo molto la sobrietà della caratterizzazione estetica, per me le piccole pepate dovrebbero essere tutte così.

Niente spoiler sovradimensionate, nè minigonne esagerate, nè prese d'aria eccessivamente tormentate, pochi semplici tocchi in modo tale da lasciare che la differenza, su strada, la faccia il motore.

Da questo punto di vista è molto tedesca (di qualche anno fa, adesso si sono intamarriti pure loro).

Peccato che di base la 208 mi piaccia poco, quella bocca là davanti continuo a trovarla incomprensibile, pare ritagliata del tutto a caso.

Anche la C3 ha l'ESP disinseribile.

Immagino per far addormentare i pargoli nelle rotatorie.

Esp disinsereribile per rinverdire i fasti della 205 GTi.

Per via del motore, e della strumentazione, la boccio. Buona per l'aperitivo

l'ESP disinseribile è per la selezione naturale del tamarro.

Sinceramente: non mi piace nemmeno un po', né esteticamente (di cui salvo solo il fatto che almeno non è eccessiva), né motoristicamente. Sull'ergonomia si è detto molto di questa auto. Il volante piccolo (ok) con la strumentazione messa lì continua a non convincermi. Andrà bene per chi è basso di statura, ma sopra l'1.70 IMHO intralcia la vista della strumentazione.

Hanno messo i fari del concept, forse la metteranno in produzione con quelli! Bella all'esterno, non mi piace la sfumatura sulla plancia e lo sterzo, forse un pò eccessivo

Neanche a me convince molto.

Per carità non è brutta da vedere, ma se mi compro una palla da schioppo con 200cv voglio qualcosa di più oltre al motore.

Se proprio volessi essere sobrio vada per la MiTo quadrifoglio verde, sennò abbandono tutti e salgo sulla Punto Abarth.

Questa è una via di mezzo che fa l'occhiolino ai tamarri e ai sobri senza però darla né ai primi né ai secondi...

Per me brutta la normale e brutta pure questa, mi spiace. Fiancata non mi offende, ma dietro dal vivo per me è peggio che in foto (parlo della normale ovviamente ma penso che certe cose che mi dan fastidio le vedrò pure qui), davanti tremenda. Inoltre ieri sera ne ho avuta una dietro di me nel traffico per la prima volta, era già buio e sinceramente mi son chiesto se non potevano mettere ancora qualche fuoco d'artificio nei fanali. Per un attimo ho pensato che mi stesse seguendo l'Enterprise. Nemmeno nei miei sogni più sfrenati di giovinastro tuningaro, anni ed anni fa, ho mai pensato di mettere così tanti ammeniccoli luminosi sulla macchina. Tutto imho.

non riesco a farmela piacere nemmeno io. Il conce peggiò dalle mie parti è abbastanza disperato. Nonostante la crisi per lui la 207 era una sicurezza. Questa se la filano proprio in pochi. Peccato perchè la fiancata non la trovo male. Tutto il resto, non so, per me non ha nè capo nè coda. Più che brutta non riesco proprio a capire l'utilità di certe scelte.