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The 208 GTi 30th is the most radical GTi from Peugeot Sport yet

03 Jul 2014|4,181 views

Three decades after the 205 GTi, Peugeot reinterprets the iconic GTi nameplate in a more radical version with the new 208 GTi.

As first seen on the Onyx Supercar Concept, the front of the GTi 30^th is finished in a textured black, contrasting with the new high-gloss red at the rear

The power and torque are transmitted to the wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox with specific gear ratios, and a Torsen differential - both taken from the RCZ R.

The sporty temperament can also be seen in the figures - with the century sprint achievable in a decent 6.5 seconds from nought. Its performance and sharper handling are achieved with efficiency - with CO₂ emissions of just 125g/km.

The 208 GTi 30^th can count on a braking system to match, with 323mm diameter and 28mm thick discs at the front and Brembo fixed four-piston callipers finished in red.

The suspension is lowered by 10mm, the track widened by 22mm at the front and 16mm at the rear, and larger wheels are specified giving it a pronounced sports car posture on the road.

The chic bright chrome finishers on the 208 GTi are replaced by matt black on the 208 GTi 30^th, giving it a more brutish look. The interior ambience has a more radical sports character. 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 specially developed by Peugeot Sport, and trimmed in an exclusive blend of materials, mainly Alcantara, with red stitching and a black dotted mesh pattern with red highlights.

A numbered plate marked '208 GTi 30^th' positioned above the courtesy lamp finishes off this limited edition anniversary model. The striking hatchback will be presented to the public at the forthcoming 2014 Paris Motor Show in October, with sales starting in November 2014.

Peugeot unveiled the 208 GTi 30^th Anniversary Limited Edition at the recently concluded Speed Festival. The 208 GTi 30^th delivers a more intense driving sensation enhanced with a new, Euro6 compliant, 1.6-litre THP petrol engine fitted with Stop-Start system. Its maximum torque is increased to 300Nm and maximum power to 208bhp - an immediate reference to the model name.

The power and torque are transmitted to the wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox with specific gear ratios, and a Torsen differential - both taken from the RCZ R.

The sporty temperament can also be seen in the figures - with the century sprint achievable in a decent 6.5 seconds from nought. Its performance and sharper handling are achieved with efficiency - with CO₂ emissions of just 125g/km.

The 208 GTi 30^th can count on a braking system to match, with 323mm diameter and 28mm thick discs at the front and Brembo fixed four-piston callipers finished in red.

The suspension is lowered by 10mm, the track widened by 22mm at the front and 16mm at the rear, and larger wheels are specified giving it a pronounced sports car posture on the road.

The chic bright chrome finishers on the 208 GTi are replaced by matt black on the 208 GTi 30^th, giving it a more brutish look. The interior ambience has a more radical sports character. 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 specially developed by Peugeot Sport, and trimmed in an exclusive blend of materials, mainly Alcantara, with red stitching and a black dotted mesh pattern with red highlights.

A numbered plate marked '208 GTi 30^th' positioned above the courtesy lamp finishes off this limited edition anniversary model. The striking hatchback will be presented to the public at the forthcoming 2014 Paris Motor Show in October, with sales starting in November 2014.