Performance Review: Peugeot 205 GTi 1.9 8v - [1992]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Peugeot 205 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Peugeot 205 GTi 1.9 8v is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1992. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1993 Jaguar XJ 220 S 3.5 V6 Turbo and the 1992 Bugatti EB110 SuperSport.This particular Peugeot 205 has a 1905cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders in a St formation.

Alternative Petrol St4's includes the 2019 Ariel Atom 4 2.0 Turbo

The 205 shares its Petrol St4 engine configuration with the likes of the 2019 Ariel Atom 4 2.0 Turbo and the 2013 Caterham 7 620 R 2.0 L Supercharged. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the 205's Front Wheel Drive, Hatchback combination then how about the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Golf R Performance 2.0 Turbo or the 2020 Toyota Avalon TRD 3.5 V6.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 880 kgs (1940 lbs) this makes the Peugeot 205 GTi 1.9 8v in the same weight category as the 2009 Lotus Exige Cup 260 1.8 Supercharged or the give or take 50kg.

The Peugeot 205 shares the same bhp with the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (134 bhp)

In terms of power the 1905cc 8V St4 engine produces 120 bhp (89 kW) @ 6000 rpm similar to the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (134 bhp) or the 2017 Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ST-Line 120 (118 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated St4 throws out 111 lb-ft (150.4 Nm) @ 3800 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2012 Mini Cooper Paceman (118 lb-ft) or the 2012 Lexus CT 200h 1.8L (105 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Peugeot 205 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2012 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Clubman (161.2 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Peugeot 205.

The Peugeot 205 has a Power to weight ratio of 136.3 bhp per ton and 126.1 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1992 205 competing with the 2012 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Clubman (161.2 bhp per ton) or the 2010 Citroen DS3 Racing 200 (161.2 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Peugeot 205 generating around 126.1 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1988 BMW 3 Series M3 Evolution E30 (150.8 lb-ft per ton) or the 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0 V8 (150.7 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 8.20 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 8.5 secs, this made the Peugeot 205 GTi 1.9 8v as fast as the 2006 Seat Leon 2.0 16v TDI FR (8.20 secs) the 2005 Land-Rover Range Rover 4.4 V8 (8.20 secs) the 2003 BMW X5 3.0d (8.20 secs) the or the 2000 Honda Civic 2.0i VTEC Type S (8.20 secs). This Peugeot 205 GTi 1.9 8v is also faster than the 2007 Renault Megane Renaultsport 2.0 dCi 175 (8.30 secs) the 2005 Peugeot 407 3.0 V6 Coupe (8.30 secs) the 2005 Mazda MX5 1.8i (8.30 secs) the and the 2001 Volkswagen-VW Lupo 1.6 GTi (8.30 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 205 and the 2009 Renault Clio 2.0 RenaultSport III 200 Cup

When talking about the performance of the Peugeot 205 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 15.75 secs @ 86.8 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2009 Renault Clio 2.0 RenaultSport III 200 Cup (15.68 secs), the 1972 Chevrolet Corvette C3 Stingray 454 7.4 V8 (15.69 secs), and the 2003 Chrysler 300 c 5.7 Hemi (15.70 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1992 version of the Peugeot 205 GTi 1.9 8v has a maximum speed of 126mph.

Top Speed of the 1992 205 equals the 2021 Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo (137 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1992 Peugeot 205 GTi 1.9 8v then how about the 2021 Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo (137 mph), the 2020 Ford Puma ST 1.5 Turbo (137 mph), or the 2019 Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue (137 mph).

Related Links:

1992 205 Rivals List.

A Brief History of Peugeot

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