Peugeot 205 Cars For Sale In United Kingdom

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The debutant of 1983, the Peugeot 205, is now one of the iconic representatives of the PSA concern. A compact front-wheel drive hatchback with a transverse engine and a manual transmission took its rightful place among the representatives of class B. The car was produced in more than twenty modifications. First, a five-door hatchback appeared, then the beloved three-door GTi, and in 1986 a convertible was released.

The compact, agile 205 was distinguished by good mechanics, moderate fuel consumption and a decent level of comfort. Vnit turned out to be original and expressive.

The interior decoration and equipment was changed and improved as it was released. For example, the interior of cars of the first years of production is distinguished by pleasant finishing materials, but it is not sufficiently soundproofed, compared to later releases.

The Peugeot 205 is distinguished by its well-thought-out economy of useful space. The driver's seat is clearly organized, the instruments are well readable, important functions are entrusted to convenient steering column switches.

The seats have the necessary rigidityand have an anatomical shape (especially in sports versions). The rear seats fold down, thereby increasing the luggage compartment.

The road stability of the Peugeot 205 is quite reliable, while the sports versions are simply flawless.

For many years of production, the car was equipped with a wide variety of engines. The first copies had gasoline engines: 954 cc / 45 hp, 1124 cc / 50 hp, 1360 cc / 60 hp, 1360 cc / 80 hp. A little later, a diesel 1769 cc was added. cm³ / 60 hp

In January 1984, a GTi version with a 1580 cc / 115 petrol engine is released.h.p. She was in great demand.

In 1986, a GTi version appeared with a 1905 cc petrol engine with 105/122 hp. This charged model is characterized by excellent acceleration, perfect road holding and good interior equipment.

In 1989, the Peugeot 205 was restyled.

In 1991, the range of engines was replenished with a 1.8 l / 78 hp turbodiesel. A powerful, but rather modest unit in terms of fuel consumption.

Almost all Peugeot 205s have a conventional 4- or 5-speed manual transmission. But a small number of cars osnalos and "automatic".

And, of course, one cannot ignore the fact that the Peugeot 205 Turbo16 with a 1.8 liter engine and 432 hp. the factory team has won all kinds of rallies many times.

At one time, Peugeot also released a limited edition of the 205th model with a turbocharged T16 engine with a capacity of 196 hp. and four-wheel drive. These cars were made exclusively to homologate the rally version of the Peugeot 205 and were very different from the production models. Since the mid-90s, the production of Peugeot 205 has been gradually phased out. In 1995, the lanebegan to make convertibles, and in 1996, production of hatchbacks was stopped in France. A reliable, convenient, economical car in service was very popular in Europe. As a result, it held out on the assembly line until 1998.

Small dimensions did not prevent the 205th model from becoming a great success in the history of the Peugeot concern.

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