Sporting Peugeot 205s

by Thornton, Dave

• ISBN13: 9781899870196
• ISBN10: 1899870199
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1997-12-04
• Publisher: Motor Racing Pubns

Summary

The Peugeot 205 formed the basis of one of the great standard-setting hot hatches in the 1980s. Thornton describes each model in great detail and identifies year-by-year changes, as well as providing valuable information for inspecting and accurately assessing the cars condition and value prior to purchase. Comprehensive appendices cover technical specs, production numbers and performance figures.

Table of Contents

Introduction and acknowledgements	6	(3)
Chapter 1 In the beginning Tools, cycles and coffee grinders	9	(4)
Chapter 2 Peugeot 205 GTI 1.6 A new class of car	13	(12)
Chapter 3 205 GTI 1.9 If you want something sensible - buy an anorak	25	(8)
Chapter 4 Other sporting 205s The Lion goes from strength to strength	33	(16)
Chapter 5 205 GTI special editions Adding exclusivity to substance	49	(10)
Chapter 6 205 Cabriolets Two cars in one	59	(12)
Chapter 7 205 Turbo 16 "Sir, we have won"	71	(16)
Chapter 8 The 205 in motorsport Rallies, races and raids	87	(8)
Chapter 9 Ownership and modifications Getting the best out of your 205	95	(27)
Appendix A Technical specifications	122	(2)
Appendix B Production milestones	124	(1)
Appendix C Sales figures in the UK	125	(1)
Appendix D Useful addresses	125	(3)
Appendix E Performance figures for 205s	128