Peugeot 308 GT adds Performance Line

Ashley Oldfield

8 Sep 2014

Peugeot 308 GT adds Performance Line

The Peugeot 308 has not arrived in SA yet, but already the French manufacturer is adding a performance line to its medium-sized hatch and estate.

Peugeot 308 GT Exterior Mods

The colour is the major addition to the GT line as the ‘Magnetic Blue’ hue is usually reserved for Peugeot racing cars. The Lion emblem, normally pressed into the top of the bonnet is shifted to the front grille. LED lights have also been incorporated into the front headlights giving the 308 GT a more distinctive face. The rear has been garnished with a black diffuser and Peugeot has thrown twin tailpipes in the mix for added effect.

The ride height has been lowered by 7 mm at the front and 10 mm at the rear for a more aggressive stance. Along with the drop the suspension has been fettled with to make the 308 GT more athletic and agile in the corners. The power steering is firmer and more responsive as is the throttle response.

The engine lineup for the 308 GT consists of a petrol and a diesel. The petrol manages 150 kW and 275 Nm from its turbocharged 1.6-litre. The 2-litre diesel in the range copes with 132 kW and 400 Nm of torque. The petrol is available in a six-speed manual, whilst the diesel comes with a six-speed automatic.

The official unveiling of the range happens at the Paris motor show during October 2014 and the GT line will go on sale shortly after that.

Ashley Oldfield

Ashley Oldfield

Ashley has been riding or driving some sort of motorised vehicle since his 4th birthday when he got a Yamaha PW50. Equipped with years of racing experience, Ashley took up journalism and became a writer for some of South Africa’s best motoring magazines and online publications. He is SA’s first (and only) GT Academy winner having raced professionally overseas. He now serves as the Content Manager at Cars.co.za, putting his wealth of racing and driving experience to good use.

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