1986-1994
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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 @ 6,000 rpm
Torque161 Nm
0-60 mph7.8 sec
Top Speed204 km/h
Transmission5-speed manual (BE3)
DrivetrainFWD
Weight885 kg
Drag CoefficientCd 0.34
BodySteel unibody
Engine Details
Engine CodeXU9JA
Displacement1.9L (1,905 cc)
Bore x Stroke83 x 88 mm
Compression9.6:1
Valves2 per cylinder (8 total)
Fuel SystemBosch LE2 Jetronic injection
Performance
0-100 km/h8 sec
0-60 mph7.8 sec
Top Speed204 km/h
Weight-to-Power6.8 kg/hp
Dimensions
Length3,706 mm
Width1,572 mm
Height1,354 mm
Wheelbase2,420 mm
Chassis & Suspension
Front SuspensionMacPherson strut, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear SuspensionTrailing arm, torsion bar, anti-roll bar
Front BrakesVentilated disc 247mm
Rear BrakesDrum 180mm
SteeringRack and pinion, unassisted
Tires185/55 HR15
Capacity
Fuel Tank50 L
Doors3
Seats5
Source: auto-data.net, Wikipedia
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Designed by Gerard Welter (Peugeot Style Centre)
From the 1980s
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