With the E-T16 Concept, Peugeot pays tribute to a legend in the electric era.

At the World Motor Show, unable to unveil the future e-208 yet, Peugeot presented the E-T16 Concept. This concept car pays tribute to the achievements of the iconic 205 T16, which won World Rally Championships titles in 1985 and 1986. With the E-T16 Concept, Peugeot reinvents this legend in the electric era and transforms it into a futuristic experience. Its three electric motors enable the E-T16 Concept to deliver extreme performance. While carrying forward the legacy of the 205 T16, its design stands out with its radical and futuristic style. Tailored to the ultra-sporty nature of the E-T16 Concept, its interior introduces Peugeot’s new generation i-Cockpit, which is 100% digital and features the Hypersquare display. However, the presence of the E-T16 Concept at the World Motor Show is not merely a celebration of a French motorsport legend. In many ways, it also sets a new standard.

The taste of the future Peugeot e-208.

Extreme performance

Developed in collaboration with Peugeot Sport, the E-T16 Concept delivers extreme performance for maximum excitement and ultimate driving pleasure. Its three electric motors, combining for a total power of 816 horsepower, make it the most powerful Peugeot ever built. Thanks to its exceptional power-to-weight ratio and a transmission designed for performance, it is capable of stunning acceleration. It can go from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.5 seconds and reach 300 km/h in 16 seconds. Despite its extraordinary specifications, Peugeot ensured that these exceptional performance levels remain sustainable. Paired with an 85 kWh battery, its 800V architecture provides the E-T16 Concept with a range of up to 400 km. Its battery charge can also increase from 10% to 80% in less than 15 minutes.

A radical and futuristic style

With a beastly appearance, the E-T16 Concept’s exterior design features a radical and futuristic style. It exudes an athletic, muscular presence through its bold shapes and volumes. By adopting its iconic proportions, it also reinterprets the spirit of the 205 T16. It boasts an exaggerated front hood and prominent fenders. Its compact size, low stance, and extremely muscular build convey an immediate sense of power. Aerodynamics have been given special attention. Notably, the front features a shield with three large cooling vents and air extractors behind the wheels. At the rear, a dual adjustable fin provides additional support, along with a large cat’s ear spoiler. Finally, many details directly reference the 205 T16, including the spectacular backlit red line.on the car’s contour, referring to its red mesh.

An ultra-sporty and digital interior

Designed to match the ultra-sporty character of the E-T16 Concept, the driver-focused cockpit adheres to Peugeot’s interior philosophy. From the pedal set to the center console, the materials used reflect the ultimate sophistication of the E-T16 Concept. The cockpit also introduces the new generation of Peugeot i-Cockpit, which is 100% digital and features Hypersquare. This innovative steering wheel includes a central screen that displays essential driving data depending on the situation. Hypersquare’s exceptional ergonomics allow drivers to access key settings with a single finger movement, which is particularly useful during sporty driving. Combined with a Steer by Wire system, Hypersquare delivers remarkable precision and agility in handling. Right above Hypersquare, a large 21” panoramic screen is ideally positioned in front of the driver’s eyes.

the driver’s side. It combines the overhead console with the central touch screen.

A glimpse of the future E-208

At the World Motor Show, Peugeot was unable or unwilling to reveal the upcoming E-208, which it will launch at the end of 2027. However, the introduction of the E-T16 concept car allows the brand to give a glimpse of it, especially in terms of design. It even states that the E-T16 Concept provides an ultimate preview of the future E-208. On the outside, the most notable feature is the completely new interpretation of Peugeot’s iconic three-claw light signature. It appears reinvented in a horizontal layout, with three long and thin light strips framing an illuminated Peugeot emblem. The concept also introduces the new styling language “Feline Future,” which the brand will adopt in its future models. The interior of the E-T16 Concept also gives an idea of what the future E-208’s interior will be like. Thus, aside from the central screen taking the place of the airbag, the concept’s Hypersquare is f

suitable for those who will equip the latter.