Peugeot 205

The Peugeot 205 is a small super-mini hatchback sold by Peugeot between 1983 and 1996, in 3 or 5-door bodies. Engines ranged from 950cc to 1905cc in Petrol and Diesel versions.

The GTi versions came in either 1.6 or 1.9 litre engines, and are considered one of the most popular hot hatches of the era.

The 1.6GTi came with a XU5J engine, producing 105BHP, after 1988 these came with the XU5JA producing 115BHP. The 1.9GTi came with a XU9JA engine producing 130BHP, although later models with a catalytic converter produced 122BHP. The main differences between the 1.6GTi and the 1.9GTi are Half Leather seats (1.9GTi),cloth seats (1.6GTi) Brakes, discs all round (1.9GTi) Discs at the front, drums at the back (1.6GTi).

The Little Peugeot took the crown away from Volkswagen for the king of GTI's, it is still mentioned to this day in group car tests of the newest GTI models or equivalent but unfortunately Peugeot have never recreated the gem of a car that the 205 GTI was.

The cabrio version was designed by pininfarina and was also available with the plastic arch kits as found on the gti models.

Main difference in estethics between the GTi versions and the other models (excluding the CTi) was the plastic arches and trim and the rear bumper valance was also made beefeir. The shell had also undergone some changes which include larger arches (to suit the larger wheels on the GTi and CTi)

Preceded by: (no direct precedent)

Succeeded by: Peugeot 206