E-T16 bei Autoschau: Elektrischer Kraftzwerg stimmt auf neuen Peugeot 208 ein
Für das Serienmodell ist es noch zu früh. Doch um das Heimspiel nicht ungenutzt zu lassen, hat Peugeot auf dem Pariser Salon jetzt mit dem E-T16 zumindest einen Ausblick auf den nächsten 208 gegeben.
Peugeot's upcoming 208 faces a new generation, with the manufacturer unveiling its first glimpse of the successor at the Paris Auto Show (October 12-18). The car bears the label E-T16 and appears as an oversized energy dwarf. However, it is expected to set the tone for Peugeot's expectations regarding the format of the upcoming small car, slated for launch in 2027.
The vehicle's compact dimensions, agile proportions, and advanced digital cockpit, including the steering wheel, are anticipated to be features in the production version. The steering wheel has transformed into a near-rectangular shape with four holes, termed "Hypersquare" by Peugeot, and is designed for electronic steer-by-wire technology.
The electric propulsion, however, is exaggeratedly powerful, with 600 kW/816 PS and the capacity to reach speeds over 300 km/h. The electric system's name echoes the Peugeot 205 T16, with which the French company won the Rallye World Championship in the 1980s. Despite the lack of prospects for the three electric cars and the 85-kWh battery, those hoping for a resurgence should take note: the E-T16 could be the appropriate response to Renault's Turbo 3E, which also pays homage to a former rally champion and is set for a limited production run.
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