Peugeot e-208 GTi Set for Revival Ahead of 24 Hours of Le Mans

2025/05/27
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Peugeot is set to revive the GTi badge with the e-208 GTi ahead of the 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans race. This will be the first GTi model since the 308 GTi in 2017 and will compete with the Alpine A290, based on the Renault 5 EV. Peugeot CEO Alain Favey emphasized the brand’s commitment to driving sensations. The e-208 GTi will feature a 156 PS electric motor and a 51 kWh battery, offering up to 400 km of range (WLTP). Future GTi variants will depend on customer feedback.
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