The Silver Bullet - 2001 Peugeot 206 WRC Evo 2
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ก.ย. 2024
- Wildly popular. That’s how we’d describe rallying at the turn of the new millennium. It was reminiscent of the halcyon days of Group B, when a similarly diverse range of manufacturers had flocked to the World Rally Championship.
And the Peugeot 206 WRCs, also known as the ‘Silver Bullets’ were front and centre.
Unlike the large, boxy and practical saloons which had become commonplace (and dominant) the comparatively dinky 206 was an entirely different proposition - compact, curvaceous and as nimble as a fly.
Not only did the car return the title to Peugeot for the first time since the 205 T16 managed the same feat in 1985 and ’86, but it went one better, snatching the crown three times in a row, from 2000 to 2002.
The Peugeot 206 WRC we’re pumped to be offering is chassis C37, one of the 21 cars built to Evo 2 specification.
A Works Peugeot Sport entry in the 2001 and 2002 World Rally Championships, it has the distinction of being driven by three World Rally Champions: Marcus Grönholm, Didier Auriol and Richard Burns.
The car is also a three-time WRC podium-finisher, its career-best results coming in the hands of Richard Burns, who finished second overall at Rallye de España.
An instrumental cog in the machine that took Peugeot to the summit of the rally world in 2001 and 2002, this 206 WRC is an accessible and cost-effective avenue into the fantastic and fast-appreciating arena of World Rally cars.
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loved the 206 wrc bloody nut mobile
I've driven some nice gti cars in my years and the peugot 206, despite many people dissing them (but also many championing) is a good drive.. Ok some of the gearing can be clunky (or graty) and first to second hasn't much scope, 2nd gear is rapid, 3rd is progressive, 4th has a long run and 5th might not be as versatile as other 5 speeds.. The gearing can still be dynamic. A little bouncy over 60mph surely that's the fun. Power steering may not be the lightest of touches but I don't notice much over or under stear, if inclined to go there id hasten on over at the minutest..assisted breaking keeps the car steady when bringing speed down even at the sharpest pedal push without waving off to the left or right. The clutch is very forgiving and allows half push changing which speeds up gear changes massively. There's no sponge to the accelerator. It is responsive. A nice full instrument panel keeps u informed.
Now because the 2ltr injection engine is crammed into the front of this little frame the noises that come out of the exhaust are harmonious. A deep bom bom sound that is wholly evident as revs decline, it has a deep gutteral tone to it. Anyone who complains of the power in this car either hasn't driven one or is just a hater for sakes of. The car near wheelies when pushed. U certainly feel the front lift when given some and it remains in a straight line regardless.
A joy to drive, these are no bumper car dynamics.. Its a superbly engineered ride for its price range and is still capable of 26-30 mpg if driven sensibly. If u want a bit of fun, this peugot range is for you.
I ❤ 206
Es uno de los wrc más bonitos ❤
What a machine! Me wantee!
In the evo 2 the bonnet was different. Interior isn't accurate aswell, there is no ring shifter... Maybe something went wrong during the restoration process. It looks more like an evo 1 than an evo 2
Yes this is 1999 season gear shifter.
Evo 2 have the paddle shift
😍😍😍😍
dommage j'aurais voulu entendre la montée en régime de l'intérieur, on passe trop vite d'une vue à une autre