Tri-Motor Hyper-Hatch Lands as Peugeot's Fastest Car Ever
Peugeot says the 816-hp concept previews the next E-208 and uses steer-by-wire, side-cell cooling and a 10% to 80% charge in under 15 minutes.
- At the 2026 Paris Motor Show, Peugeot unveiled the RCZ Vision and E-T16 concepts, previewing the brand's 'Feline Future' design language on Stellantis's 1000-volt STLA One architecture.
- The E-T16 pays homage to the 205 T16, which won World Rally Championship titles in 1985 and 1986, while the RCZ Vision revives the nameplate of the original 2009–2015 sports coupe.
- Boasting 816 horsepower, the E-T16 accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 2.5 seconds, featuring a 1000-volt system that enables 10-80% charging in 10 minutes using advanced side-cooling technology.
- Peugeot CEO Alain Favey stated the company is 'tempted to pull the trigger' on limited E-T16 production, while the Hypersquare steering control will debut in the production e-208 next year.
- Future local availability remains uncertain after Peugeot announced in July 2026 that distributor Inchcape would cease importing the brand, with parent company Stellantis yet to confirm new distribution plans.
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Tri-motor hyper-hatch lands as Peugeot's fastest car ever
The Peugeot E-T16 Concept unveiled at this week’s Paris Motor Show is the most powerful, technologically advanced machine the French brand has ever created.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags: Paris Motor Show 2026, Hot hatch, Peugeot, Concept Cars, track car, Electric Vehicles
The Peugeot unveiled the E-T16 Concept, a prototype that celebrates the 205 T16 that accumulated victories in the World Rally and Dakar. The E-T16 is electric, has 3 engines and 827 cv and (partly) will be produced.
Selected design solutions and conceptual car technologies should appear in serial brand cars starting with the next generation of electric hatchback E-208.
The concept is reminiscent of the legendary Peugeot 205 T16 from the 1980s.
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