Peugeot 205 GTi 1983-1994


June 11, 2013 By Mike Lee
Last updated on July 31, 2015
Peugeot 205 GTi 1.6 (1986)
Country
France
Top Speed (mph)
122
0-30 mph
3
0-50 mph
6.5
0-60 mph
8.7
0-100 mph
29.7
1/4 mile
17.4
0-1 km
31.1
BHP
115 @6250rpm
Torque lbft
99 @4000rpm
BHP per ton
130
MPG UK/US
30/25
Engine capacity CC/CU
1580/96
Engine type
Straight 4 Fuel Injection
Aspiration
Normal
Compression Ratio
9.8:1
Valve Type/No
Overhead 8
Transmission (manual/auto)
Manual
No of speeds
5
Wheels driven
FWD
Brakes F/R
Disc/Drum
No. of Seats
4/5
Length (in)
145.9
Width (in)
61.9
Height (in)
53.3
Kerb Weight (lbs)
1950
Additional Info: Earlier version with 105bhp. The 115bhp version got the 1.9 cylinder head. The 205 GTi is a real hot hatch, much praised by motoring experts and journalists when launched and still much admired by enthusiasts.

 

Peugoet 205 GTi 1.9 (1987)
Country
France
Top Speed (mph)
123
0-50 mph
5.9
0-60 mph
7.8
1/4 mile
16.3
0-1 km
30.2
BHP
130 @6000rpm
Torque lbft
119 @4750rpm
BHP per ton
143
MPG UK/US
28/23
Engine capacity CC/CU
1905/116
Engine type
Straight 4 Fuel Injection
Aspiration
Normal
Compression Ratio
9.6:1
Valve Type/No
Overhead 8
Transmission (manual/auto)
Manual
No of speeds
5
Wheels driven
FWD
Brakes F/R
Disc/Disc
No. of Seats
4/5
Length (in)
145.9
Width (in)
61.9
Height (in)
53.3
Kerb Weight (lbs)
2004
Additional Info: Similar engine to the 1.6, but with a longer stroke to create 1.9 litres. A catalytic converter was later added which reduced power to nearer 120bhp. Also worth a mention is the LHD only 4WD 205 Turbo 16 or 205 T16, it had a 16v turbo engine that put out around 200bhp, 200 were built for homologation for group B rally participation.

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