When Peugeot made the 205 GTi, they took the fight for world's best hot hatch straight to Volkswagen's doorstep 🔥 Read in our latest used car buying guide:
Two years later, in 1986, the power of the 1.6 GTi was increased to 113bhp, but of perhaps more importance the 1.9 GTi was launched. It produced 128bhp and was torquier and punchier, with a 0-60mph time of 7.8sec and a top speed of 127mph.
But what made the 205 GTi, any 205 GTi, so special to drive was its finely tuned chassis and its balance in the corners. However, although the GTi has more than adequate grip, tales of what happens if you lift off the throttle mid-corner are legion, with that chassis deliberately tuned for more than a smidgen of lift-off oversteer, presumably to keep things interesting. You have been warned.
Some thought that the build-up of self-aligning torque in the cars with unassisted steering a little unnecessary, too, and others felt that its 3.8-turns-lock-tolock rack could have been a little quicker. However, the GTi rode roughshod over all such faultfinding and has now become a car almost beyond criticism.
Overall, opinion is still a little divided as to which variant provides the better GTi experience, with some preferring the peaky power delivery of the 1.6-litre derivative and others favouring the increased torque of the 1.9. No matter. What is beyond doubt is that, in either form, the 205 GTi is still comfortably regarded as one of the greatest hot hatchbacks of all time.“This little car is a standard-setter in the hot-supermini class.
日本 最新ニュース, 日本 見出し
Similar News:他のニュース ソースから収集した、これに似たニュース記事を読むこともできます。
Ferrari Portofino | PH Used Buying GuideThe California was big selling but not a big hit among aficionados. Its replacement did much better...
続きを読む »
Most electric car buyers don't switch back to gasWhen it's time to buy a new car, most existing EV owners go for another electric
続きを読む »
First Look: BMW’s Updated S 1000 RR Superbike Performs Even More Like Its Race-Only CounterpartRevised for the first time in four years, the 205 hp model variant has some of the same components as the M 1000 RR in motorsport.
続きを読む »
Lorraine Explains: Hurricanes write millions of cars off. Don't stumble into one of themICYMI: Hurricanes write-off millions of cars — don't accidentally buy one of them — via drivingdotca cars Hurricanes flood
続きを読む »
Local cyclist running social media campaign to make streets safer for cyclistsThe Twitter account is called “Cars in Bike Lanes Seattle.” It uses photos and locations cyclists send in to highlight the dangerous issue.
続きを読む »
When buying a used EV is a smart move — and when it’s notBuying an EV is different in many ways from purchasing a gas vehicle. Here’s a look at the key differences and how they change the buying equation.
続きを読む »