Peugeot is stubbornly refusing to bring back the iconic GTI and Rallye badges on its new models, but that hasn’t stopped Stellantis Motorsport from developing a new racing version of the 208. The 208 Racing benefits from an upgraded turbocharged engine, a sharper chassis setup, and the usual high safety standards, making it an affordable entry point into the world of motorsportsWhile we’d love to see the 208 Racing inspire a production hot hatch, this model was exclusively designed for the FR6 Trophy. This new series, organized by the Fédération Française du Sport Automobile (FFSA), will be part of the French Rally Cup starting in 2025, with Stellantis being the first manufacturer to join.The rally car is based on the facelifted Peugeot 208 and adds a set of white steelies, lime green accents on the DRLs, and a fancy livery on the white bodywork. This is enough to make us nostalgic about the days of the Peugeot 106 Rallye, which was recently unofficially revived in a 208-based special edition from a Swiss dealerInside, Stellantis added a welded roll cage and an automatic fire extinguishing system, both complying with the Rally4 regulations. The dashboard has been “optimized” to avoid reflections and features a multifunction display, a kill switch (circuit breaker), and custom controls on the center console. Furthermore, the competition-specific electronic architecture makes it easier for teams to acquire and analyze driving data
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