When did they stop making Peugeot 205?
1998
The 205 was introduced on 25 February 1983 as a replacemement for the Peugeot 104 and Talbot Samba, and ended production in 1998, to be replaced by the Peugeot 206.
Why did VW call it Golf?
Many of Volkswagen’s most famous models are named after winds. The Golf refers to the Gulf Stream, Jetta is German for “jet stream,” Passat means “trade wind,” the Scirocco is named after Sirocco, a Mediterranean wind, and the Polo references polar winds.
Is VW Golf same as Rabbit?
In the US, however, the Mark 1 Golf was called the Rabbit, because it was meant to be small and nimble, and ‘Golf” sounded too upscale for an economy car aimed at young buyers. Years later, they would also introduce the VW Fox, carrying on that theme.
What is a Peugeot 205?
Jump to navigation Jump to search. The Peugeot 205 is a supermini car produced by the French manufacturer Peugeot from 1983-1998. It was declared “car of the decade” by CAR Magazine in 1990.
What is the difference between the 205 and 205 GRD?
The 205 GRD (1.8 Diesel, 59 bhp (44 kW), 78 lb⋅ft (105.8 N⋅m)), for instance, was as fast yet smoother than the 205 GR (1.4 Petrol, 59 bhp (44 kW), 78 lb⋅ft (105.8 N⋅m)), due to the engine developing peak torque at much lower rpm, while using much less fuel.
What kind of car is a Peugeot 205 Turbo 16 Evo?
Peugeot 205 Turbo 16 Evo 2. To homologate the 205 T16 (“Turbo 16” in France) Group B rally car, Peugeot had to produce 200 road-going examples. According to the Group B regulations, these had to be based on a current production road car. Peugeot decided to base the Group B rally car on the two door version of the 205.
What kind of engine does a gentry 205 have?
The Gentry was a limited edition version of the 205, it had 1.6 GTI suspension combined with a detuned 105 bhp (78 kW; 106 PS) 1.9 litre engine (as fitted to export market GTIs such as those for Australia and Switzerland) but with an automatic gearbox. Only 300 models were made in Sorrento Green and Aztec Gold (sometimes called Mayfair Beige).