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What is the Peugeot 208 T16 R5?
The 208 T16 R5 was Peugeot’s customer rally car developed for the FIA R5 category. At its 2012 Paris Motor Show unveiling, Peugeot described the 208 Type R5 as the successor to its 207 Super 2000 in the customer rally range. In February 2013, the company said the provisional “Type R5” name would become “208 T16,” recalling the earlier 205 Turbo 16. The clearest name for the rally car is therefore Peugeot 208 T16 R5 or 208 T16 (Type R5). Peugeot’s 2012 unveiling announcement and 2013 naming announcement document that progression.
Not the Pikes Peak 208 T16
The name can cause confusion because Peugeot also built a radically different 208 T16 for the Pikes Peak hill climb. The specifications and plans here refer to the FIA R5 rally car, not that Pikes Peak machine.
Peugeot 208 T16 R5 specifications
The following are the figures in Peugeot’s September 2012 Type R5 launch specification. They describe the period-published launch configuration; they should not be taken as proof that every later homologated or event setup was identical. Peugeot’s March 2013 summary separately reiterated the headline output, drivetrain, gearbox and weight. Source: Peugeot, 12 September 2012; Source: Peugeot, March 2013.
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| Area | Peugeot’s launch specification |
|---|---|
| Engine | EP6 CDT, transversely mounted four-cylinder, 1,598 cc |
| Output and torque | 280 CV at 6,000 rpm; 400 Nm at 2,500 rpm |
| Maximum engine speed | 7,500 rpm |
| Fuel and intake | Magneti Marelli high-pressure direct injection; single-throttle intake |
| Drivetrain and transmission | Four-wheel drive; twin-disc clutch; five-speed sequential gearbox; two limited-slip differentials |
| Chassis and suspension | Monocoque with tubular steel safety cage; pseudo-McPherson suspension front and rear |
| Brakes | Alcon four-piston brakes front and rear; 300 mm discs for gravel or 355 mm for asphalt |
| Asphalt wheels and tires | 8 × 18-inch wheels; 225/40 R18 tires |
| Gravel wheels and tires | 7 × 15-inch wheels; 215/65 R15 tires |
| Dimensions | 3,962 mm long; 1,820 mm wide; 2,560 mm wheelbase |
| Minimum weight | 1,200 kg for asphalt and 1,200 kg for gravel |
Who was the 208 T16 R5 for?
Peugeot planned the car for private customer teams and Peugeot importers competing in national and international rallies, including the European Rally Championship, from 2014. Its intended role was different from a factory-only prototype: Peugeot presented it as a car customers could run in competition. The company’s March 2013 development announcement said testing would cover gravel and asphalt rallies and set a 10,000 km target before homologation. That figure was a stated target, not confirmation that the distance was completed. Peugeot’s development programme announcement.
What was its early competition milestone?
Craig Breen and co-driver Scott Martin won the 2014 Acropolis Rally, giving the 208 T16 its first European Rally Championship victory on its competitive debut there. Peugeot’s announcement and contemporaneous rally coverage report the result. Peugeot’s Acropolis Rally announcement; FIA ERC report.
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That result establishes a notable first win, not a championship title or a broader verdict about the car’s reliability or overall record. The available period material establishes the launch identity, planned customer role and this early result; it is not a complete account of the model’s later competition history.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Where can teams find 208 T16 documentation?
Peugeot Sport currently lists 208 T16 vehicle documentation and technical documentation for teams and drivers. The listing is a useful reference point, but it does not by itself establish the documents’ contents, format, price or access terms. Check the current pages directly: 208 T16 documentation and technical documentation.
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