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205 GTI 1.9

1986-1994
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Peugeot 205 GTI 1.9 1986 - Front 3/4 viewPeugeot 205 GTI 1.9 1986 - Front viewPeugeot 205 GTI 1.9 1986 - Side viewPeugeot 205 GTI 1.9 1986 - Rear 3/4 viewPeugeot 205 GTI 1.9 1986 - Rear viewPeugeot 205 GTI 1.9 1986 - Dashboard viewPeugeot 205 GTI 1.9 1986 - Interior viewPeugeot 205 GTI 1.9 1986 - Detail view
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The greatest hot hatch ever made. 885kg, razor-sharp steering, perfect balance. Every hot hatch since has been trying to recapture this magic.

History

The 205 GTI arrived during the hot hatch golden age and immediately set the benchmark. Its 1.9-litre version was the sweet spot — just enough power, impossibly light, and a chassis that communicated everything the road was doing. It defined how a small performance car should feel.

Timeline

1986Production begins
1994Production ends

Production & Heritage

Production Total300,000
DesignerGerard Welter (Peugeot Style Centre)
Production Period1986-1994
Estimated Value$25K-$50K

Value estimates are editorial assessments based on recent auction results and market trends.

Technical Specifications

Engine1.9L Inline-4 (XU9JA)
Power130 hp
Torque167 Nm
0-60 mph7.8 sec
Top Speed205 km/h
Transmission5-speed manual (BE3)
DrivetrainFWD
Weight885 kg

Engine Details

Displacement1.9L (1,905 cc)

Performance

0-60 mph7.8 sec
Top Speed205 km/h
Weight-to-Power6.8 kg/hp

Tags

FWDManual Gearbox1980sHatchbackFront-EngineNaturally AspiratedInline-4Legendary

Designed by Gerard Welter (Peugeot Style Centre)

From the 1980s

Featured in Collections

Rally LegendsThe Manual GearboxBefore 1990

References & Sources

wikipedia.org
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peugeot.com
Peugeot Officialpeugeot.com

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