U.K.-based firm Tolman Engineering has revealed its first customer 'Tolman Edition' Peugeot 205 GTI, a restomod of the 1980s hot hatch icon with contemporary performance, reliability and convenience features.
All Tolman Edition cars are carefully assembled at the company's Warwickshire workshop from a freshly prepared, bare metal shell that receives anti-corrosion, stone chip, and a ceramic coating protection. From this starting point, it takes 700 hours to incorporate the performance and convenience features into the Peugeot 205 GTI.
This particular example of the Tolman Edition 205 GTI benefits from an upgraded powertrain to offer more low-down torque Whether the car sports the 1,600cc or 1,900cc Peugeot engine, all Tolman Edition cars have a ported cylinder head for better breathing. The first customer car goes further and benefits from a significantly upgraded powertrain to offer more low-down torque for road use.
The 1,900cc engine now sports a ported 16V head and a bespoke billet cam cover, whilst retaining the XU aluminium block. Tolman opted for this as opposed to the more common swap of the Mi16 unit as there is a larger scope for increased performance with the alternative cylinder head. Coupled with new cams, the power for a 1,900cc car can be in excess of 200bhp.
A stainless-steel exhaust from Tolman helps to accentuate the 205 GTI's rasp, and features the traditional turned-down tailpipe, completing the factory look that Tolman strived to preserve.
The Tolman Edition 205 GTI has been given more creature comforts such as electric windows and a Blaupunkt audio system An optional Quaife ATB differential, coupled with Michelin Youngtimer PE2 15-inch tyres, improves traction with the latter ensuring the right balance of grip and compliance levels.
The Tolman Edition 205 GTI has also been made easier to live with everyday, with fully retrimmed seats, new carpets and an Alcantara steering wheel. These are complemented by electric windows and a Blaupunkt audio system with a discreet subwoofer, Bluetooth and DAB.
The Tolman Edition 205 GTI has a starting price of $90,000 which includes delivery within mainland U.K., 12 months parts and labour warranty, and a 12 month service and inspection at Tolman Engineering.
All Tolman Edition cars are carefully assembled at the company's Warwickshire workshop from a freshly prepared, bare metal shell that receives anti-corrosion, stone chip, and a ceramic coating protection. From this starting point, it takes 700 hours to incorporate the performance and convenience features into the Peugeot 205 GTI.
The 1,900cc engine now sports a ported 16V head and a bespoke billet cam cover, whilst retaining the XU aluminium block. Tolman opted for this as opposed to the more common swap of the Mi16 unit as there is a larger scope for increased performance with the alternative cylinder head. Coupled with new cams, the power for a 1,900cc car can be in excess of 200bhp.
A stainless-steel exhaust from Tolman helps to accentuate the 205 GTI's rasp, and features the traditional turned-down tailpipe, completing the factory look that Tolman strived to preserve.
The Tolman Edition 205 GTI has also been made easier to live with everyday, with fully retrimmed seats, new carpets and an Alcantara steering wheel. These are complemented by electric windows and a Blaupunkt audio system with a discreet subwoofer, Bluetooth and DAB.
The Tolman Edition 205 GTI has a starting price of $90,000 which includes delivery within mainland U.K., 12 months parts and labour warranty, and a 12 month service and inspection at Tolman Engineering.
