What ever happened to Ibis Automobile and the 205GTi?
Most of you might not have heard about Ibis Automobile. This was a Malaysian-Thai joint-venture that was in the Peugeot car business in the 1980s. Ibis held the Peugeot franchise briefly in the late 1980s and then soon after MBf-Peugeot took over the Peugeot business in the 1990s and they had a small market share of the car business in Malaysia until Cycle & Carriage came along in 2002. Now we have Nasim handling the Peugeot business in Malaysia.
The reason why we are going back in history for Ibis is because Ibis was remembered for bringing a few units of the hot hatch Peugeot 205 GTi and the slightly more mature 309 GTi. Both models sold in very few numbers and today these cars have somewhat disappeared from Malaysian roads.
Here are some must know facts for the legendary 205 GTi, both versions.
Peugeot 205 GTi 1.6L Specifications
Engine: 1.6-litre in-line 4-cylinder
Power: 113bhp @ 6,250rpm
Torque: 134Nm @ 4,000rpm
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Top speed: 201km/h
0-100km/h: 8.9 seconds
Built: 1986-1988
Weight: 900kg
Peugeot 205 GTi 1.9L Specifications
Engine: 1.9-litre in-line 4-cylinder
Power: 128bhp @ 6,000rpm
Torque: 161Nm @ 4,000rpm
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Top speed: 210km/h
0-100km/h: 7.9 seconds
Built: 1988-1991
Weight: 910kg
About the Author
Daniel Sherman Fernandez www.dsf.my is a service to the public and other website owners. www.dsf.my is not responsible for, and expressly disclaims all liability for, damages of any kind arising out of use, reference to, or reliance on any information contained within the site www.dsf.my. While the information contained within the site is periodically updated, no guarantee is given that the information provided in this website is correct, complete, and up-to-date. www.dsf.my is not responsible for the accuracy or content of information contained inside.
Related Posts
Ducati Just Recently Opened A New Factory In Rayong, Thailand →
Yamaha Malaysia Introduces New Colours For The Yamaha NVX Model →
Suzuki Unveils The Burgman Street EX Scooter For RM7,500 →
