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The Peugeot E-T16 Concept Is An Electrified Group B Rally Homage
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Key Points:
- Peugeot unveiled the E-T16 Concept, an electric hyperhatch inspired by the iconic 205 T16 rally car, celebrating 40 years since its World Rally Championship wins in 1985 and 1986.
- The E-T16 features three electric motors producing a combined 815 hp, enabling a 0-62 mph time of 2.5 seconds and a top speed of 186 mph, making it the most powerful Peugeot ever built.
- Advanced engineering includes torque vectoring on both axles, multiple driving modes, large brake discs, and a novel battery cooling system that allows sustained high performance over multiple Nürburgring laps.
- Design elements pay homage to the original 205 T16 with widened fenders, a large rear wing, and aggressive bodywork, while previewing styling cues and technology, such as a panoramic dashboard display and steer-by-wire Hypersquare steering wheel, expected in the 2027 Peugeot 208.
- Peugeot plans to incorporate some of the E-T16’s technology and styling into future production models, hinting at a new era of high-performance electric hatchbacks under the "Hyperhatch" category.
