Peugeot are expanding their range of 208s available for customer racing. There’s already two versions for those keen on rallying, a choice between the 208 Rally4 and 208 Rally6 await. However, there was nothing on offer for those customers keen on circuit racing. Enter the 208 Racing TC6, developed by Peugeot Sport.
The goal with this 208 was to “make performance accessible to everyone” and Peugeot promise a combination of driving dynamics and efficiency for an “exhilarating” experience. Thus far, Stellantis’ Motorsport division has conducted 5,000 kilometres of testing on the vehicle which includes the teams’ racing drivers getting behind the wheel too. Eligible to compete in national championships all around the world including SRO, TTE and other Series Cups, the first of which launches in Uruguay in 2026.
208 Racing TC6 uses a 1.2L turbocharged engine, producing 145hp and 240Nm of torque, the body has also been lowered by a whopping 50mm! To top that, a multipoint roll cage has been added, making sure the car meets the FIA’s strictest safety standards for both road and racing series’. It also features a unique set of dampers, calibrated to work with road tyres from any brand, a key step towards improving affordability of the vehicle. Unladen, it weighs just 1,000kg!
Peugeot’s goal was to make motor racing more accessible and this 208 providers that for both novices and experienced drivers through “controlled cost, proven reliability and simplified operation.”
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Words by Matthew D’Souza, media courtesy of Peugeot Sport Stellantis.
