Sportmodell: GTI auf Französisch – Peugeot zeigt den sportlichen e-208
Peugeot macht aus dem e-208 einen Elektro-Sportler. Dafür bietet der GTi 281 PS, Sperrdifferenzial und ein verbessertes Fahrwerk. Die Technik teilt er sich mit einem deutschen Modell.
Loch Lomond. Three letters catch the eye: GTI. Can it be electric? Peugeot aims to find out with the e-208 GTi. With 207 kW/281 PS, front-wheel drive, and a suspension tuned by the brand's motorsport department, the car appears to be a serious attempt. Priced at 44,900 Euros, it is 3,725 Euros more expensive than the 156 PS e-208 in GT trim, offered by French manufacturers.
Is this a justified premium? Apart from the extra 125 PS, the premium is attributed to the limited-slip differential, sport suspension, larger brakes, and a more comprehensive standard equipment. The French have indeed dug deep into the car as compared to simply upgrading the engine. The bodywork is 25 millimeters closer to the ground, with the front track widened by 56 millimeters and the rear by 28 millimeters.
These changes are complemented by bespoke springs and dampers with hydraulic rebound valves, which absorb hard impacts at the end of the suspension stroke. A powerful stabilizer at the rear axle is intended to help the Peugeot turn corners willingly. Front brakes feature four-piston Alcon calipers on 355 millimeter diameter discs.
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