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Peugeot 205 Turbo 16
#40 • Francia • 1984 - 1986 • Automovilismo y Rally

Peugeot 205 Turbo 16

The Mid-Engine Group B Monster

El Peugeot 205 Turbo 16 es reconocido mundialmente como un hito indiscutible en la historia del automóvil, destacando por su motor 1.8L Turbocharged 16-Valve 4-Cylinder con 200 HP (Road) / 450+ HP (Rally) y su legado legendario.

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Aspectos Destacados

  • Dominant conqueror of Group B rallying with back-to-back WRC titles (1985, 1986)
  • Transverse mid-mounted turbo engine driving all four wheels
  • Only 200 road-going homologation units ever built

Historia de Desarrollo y Legado Cultural

The development of the Peugeot 205 Turbo 16 (1984 - 1986) represents a watershed moment for Peugeot and the automotive industry. Engineered in France during the 1970s-1980s, this machine pushed the boundaries of speed, styling, and engineering. Its 1.8L Turbocharged 16-Valve 4-Cylinder paired with a 5-speed manual AWD allowed it to reach 210 km/h with breathtaking acceleration (6.0s 0-100 km/h). Over the decades, it won countless accolades, inspired generations of drivers, and permanently cemented its reputation as a world-renowned icon.

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