Peugeot has breathed new life into its iconic 205 GTi for the electric age with the unveiling of the all-new E-208 GTi.

The E-208 GTi uses a 54kWh battery and 276bhp electric motor, with an impressive torque figure of 345NM. That translates to a 0-62mph time of just 5.7 seconds, over two seconds quicker than the ...

Peugeot says the E-208 GTi's 18-inch wheels are inspired by "the iconic 'Hole' wheels of the 205 GTi," and yes I did laugh at that.

The three-letter moniker, which is synonymous with its iconic 205 GTi of the 1980s and 1990s, has been stamped onto a ...

The 205 GTi grabbed the attention of car fans with its punchy performance, agile handling, cool looks – and affordable price. It was France’s answer to the Volkswagen Golf GTI.

As with the original 205 GTi, the wheels are a highlight but this time with a seven-hole design set off by a bold red (again) Peugeot GTi logo sat in the centre hub.

As with the original 205 GTi, the wheels are a highlight but this time with a seven-hole design that’s a nod to the 205 1.9 GTi, but set off by a bold red (again) Peugeot GTi logo sat in the ...

Peugeot 205 GTI history Launched in 1984, almost a decade on from the fabulous Golf of the same badge, the 205 GTI, in 1.6-litre form, the badge boastful that yes, this was a car that featured ...

The car is limited to 180 km/h, which is significantly slower than the Peugeot 205 GTI 1.6 from 1984 or the 205 GTI 1.9 from 1986, but is no problem for the actual area of use, winding country roads.

Today, the French car giant continues its B-segment legacy with the launch of an all-electric beast – simply called the e-208 GTi. The new offering is powered by Peugeot’s new M4+ electric motor that ...