The GTi from Peugeot is again, this time as a battery-electric mannequin because the Peugeot e-208 GTi. This emerges because the high-performance model of the Peugeot E-208 that was facelifted for the 2024 mannequin yrand is the most recent in a line of GTi-badged efficiency fashions, most lately with the 308 GTi of 2017.
Now, as a battery-electric mannequin, the e-208 GTi outputs 280 hp and 345 Nm from its single electrical motor driving the entrance wheels, propelling the hatchback from 0-100 km/h in 5.7 seconds, and to a prime pace of 180 km/h. Whereas its most is a way wanting the 208 GTi‘s 230 km/h, the EV newcomer is 0.8 second faster over the century dash.
The motor is made in France at a plant that could be a three way partnership between Stellantis and Nidec Leroy-Somer; this electrical motor incorporates a limited-slip differential built-in into its discount gearing, says the carmaker.
Power comes from a CATL 54 kWh battery, which provides as much as 350 km of vary on the WLTP testing normal. For AC charging, the e-208 GTi might be charged at as much as 7.4 kW which can convey a full cost in 4 hours and 40 minutes; there may be additionally a operate to restrict charging to succeed in 80% state of cost, says Peugeot.
For quicker charging, the e-208 GTi might be charged from 20-80% in beneath half-hour from a 100 kW DC charging level. The e-208 GTi’s battery pack has been tailored with software program developed with the model’s 9X8 endurance racing prototype, to assist with warmth administration and power restoration.
Its footprint relative to the usual e-208 incorporates a 56 mm wider entrance monitor width and a 27 mm wider rear monitor width, whereas its journey peak is decrease by 30 mm with model-specific hydraulic bump stops. Tyres as normal for the e-208 GTi are the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2, measuring 215/40R18.
Braking gear for the e-208 GTi is comprised of 355 mm entrance discs with four-piston fastened calipers, whereas the rear brakes are carried over from the usual e-208. These are housed inside 18-inch alloy wheels of a design paying homage to the 1.9 litre 205 GTi – certainly one of many nods to its petrol-powered forebear.
Elsewhere, bodywork alterations over the usual e-208 embrace a revised entrance bumper lip, and a brand new rear spoiler with a brand new diffuser design, which now integrates a rear fog lamp.
The inside continues with the 205 GTi-inspired themes, carrying over the red-and-black color scheme for its seats whereas the ground mats are additionally in pink. Alcantara now options on the seats in addition to on the steering wheel, the latter carried over from the common e-208.
By way of different conveniences, the e-208 GTi – like different present Peugeot fashions – get the onboard journey planner that’s linked to the onboard navigation system to optimise journeys for optimum vary and facilitate ease of charging. Car-to-load (V2L) can also be featured within the e-208 GTi, to cost or energy exterior units.
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