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Engine:	1598cc 16v turbocharged four, 148bhp@5800rpm, 177lb ft@1400rpm
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Performance:	8.1sec 0-62mph, 131mph, 40.3mpg
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Peugeot 207 GT 150 (2006) CAR review

By Simon Harris

First Drives

06 October 2006 09:50

Why a GT and not a GTi?

That’ll happen in 2007. The GTi will share its 175bhp engine with the Mini Cooper S, but that’s several months away, so we should allow the GT with its 150bhp turbocharged engine some time in the limelight. The GT is no slouch, promising 0-60mph in eight seconds, 130mph and 40mpg.

So it’s a Peugeot with a new BMW engine?

It isn’t a BMW engine. The partnership between BMW and PSA Peugeot-Citroen to develop a range of small engines is just that: a partnership. BMW has brought its expertise in twin-scroll turbos for this engine and the Cooper S/GTi, plus Valvetronic technology for the normally aspirated motors. The block is based on a PSA design. Although engines for the new Mini are ‘assembled’ in the UK at Hams Hall, the components are manufactured by PSA in France. Remember, BMW has no expertise in building small engines for front-wheel drive cars – the 2001-2006 Mini uses a Chrysler petrol engine and a Toyota diesel engine.

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