205 GTI

The Peugeot 205 GTI is the high-performance variant of Peugeot’s popular supermini, the Peugeot 205. The Peugeot 205 GTI is available in a choice of two models: the 1.6 L GTI and the 1.9 L GTI.

The 1.6 GTI was launched in 1984, and was followed by the 1.9 GTI in 1986. Initially, the 1.6 GTI was equipped with a XU5J engine that was capable of producing 105 BHP. In 1987, the 1.6 GTI received large valve cylinder heads, and was upgraded to 115 BHP. It featured cloth seats, and had disc brakes in the front and drum brakes in the rear. The 1.9 GTI used the XU9JA engine which was capable of producing 130 BHP. Later, a catalytic converter was attached to the engine, which lowered the engine power to 122 BHP. It featured half leather seats and was equipped with disc brakes on all the four wheels. The 1.6 GTI featured 14-inch alloy wheels, while the 1.9 GTI featured 15-inch alloy wheels. The production for the 1.6 GTI ceased in 1992, while the 1.9 GTI continued production till 1993.

The Peugeot 205 GTI is considered to be a good driver’s car, but is relatively more difficult to master and drive. One can find many used Peugeot 205 GTIs on sale on many online shopping portals.