RE: Peugeot CEO confirms 208 R
Tuesday 12th November 2013
Often when we speculate on new cars, it's far more in hope than expectation. Take for example our musings on the Peugeot 208 R. It just made sense, we figured, to make a mega 208 after the Pikes Peak and N24 success. Furthermore, with the RCZ R using a development of the engine used in the GTI, surely it could make its way down to the hatch too? It apparently fits the 308 after all...
Peugeot CEO confirms 208 R
More good news from Peugeot as a model above the 208 GTI gets the green light
But now we have a 208 R confirmed from the horse's (lion's?) mouth. In an interview with Automotive News Europe on Peugeot's upmarket future, Peugeot's CEO Maxime Picat said: 'Above the 208 GTI, we will soon have an even sportier 208 R, which is a good example of what we would like to add to top the 308 range'.
Exciting news for hot hatch fans then, though presumably the 208 R wouldn't get the full 270hp to avoid stepping on the toes of the 308 R. Picat didn't add whether 208 or 308 R would arrive first. With the RCZ R beginning UK sales in early 2014, we would have to assume some time later next year.
When we spoke to the Peugeot Sport engineers a few weeks back, their response to the 208 R question was very much a 'why not?' non committal stance. This news perhaps explains why they were so cagey!
Discussion
ManaghGB said:
Hopefully this will spur Ford on to build a Fiesta RS.
I'm not holding my breath though
Well I believe Renault have said they will do a spicier Clio and now with this you think Ford would but I reckon you'll just get a phase 2 Mountune.I'm not holding my breath though
Its a shame though that it wont me a full fat 270 with an 1000-1100kg weight. Probs 220-230 tops I reckon.
Can’t see why they can’t offer a Rallye-esq version, The phase 2 Rallyes were made to accompany the range topping GTI’s at the time. It wouldn’t cost any extra in production costs (apart from the obligatory tacky decals). Mechanical LSD, brakes, no ridiculously big rims. As mentioned the market has changed, still it would be nice Peugeot.
Tickle said:
Can’t see why they can’t offer a Rallye-esq version, The phase 2 Rallyes were made to accompany the range topping GTI’s at the time. It wouldn’t cost any extra in production costs (apart from the obligatory tacky decals). Mechanical LSD, brakes, no ridiculously big rims. As mentioned the market has changed, still it would be nice Peugeot.
No market I guess.Ollieb7 said:
Just build me a new original 205 1.9 GTI and i will sign whatever to disclose that i will drive it at my own responsibility to avoid all these heavy safety regs.. Otherwise just give up Peugeot as i can tell you now this car will disapoint.. :-(
Presumably ever pedestrian you would ever end up near would also need to sign it, given the current pedestrian safety regs which a 205 would undoubtably fail.ukaskew said:
Ollieb7 said:
Just build me a new original 205 1.9 GTI and i will sign whatever to disclose that i will drive it at my own responsibility to avoid all these heavy safety regs.. Otherwise just give up Peugeot as i can tell you now this car will disapoint.. :-(
Presumably ever pedestrian you would ever end up near would also need to sign it, given the current pedestrian safety regs which a 205 would undoubtably fail.Gassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff