Tuner Challenge V.2 AWD Entry
KC Motorsport 1985 PEUGEOT 205 TURBO 16
Peugeot manufactured a mere 241 examples of this peerless Group B rally homologation special, and its rarity is only matched by its staggering handling characteristics. Unusual for an AWD car, the turbocharged 1.8L powerplant is mounted transversely amidships, eliminating understeer entirely. In fact, the car produces a THRILLING amount of oversteer. Here, KC Motorsport has coaxed a raucous 439 HP from the car's original sub-40K mile motor using a much larger, more modern turbo. A state-of-the art 5-speed gearbox transmits 325 ft.lbs of torque through the car's original drivetrain that by homologation rules is identical to the Group B race model. Testing revealed the original drivetrain to suffer from the addition of modern differentials and forced permanent torque distribution, so it was left unmolested. The outmoded suspension however, has been completely overhauled to compensate for the significant power boost. Surprinsingly soft for such a powerful vehicle, the system nevertheless retains the stock T16's state of oversteer ecstasy. Cornering feels remarkably similar to that of an AWD Porsche, and with a WPR in the two-and-a-half range, it could rival said Porsche under most any circumstances.
Initial Notes: As with many homologation specials in GT, many parts are already on the car. Keep an eye out for the GREY version of the car if you don't already own it - the version in white livery is significantly higher-mileage. Lists of the used car rotation cycle in both PAL and NTSC formats should be available in the stickied FAQ sections. Remember, buy the rigidity refresher since this is a used car (but NOT the rollcage).
Parts List:
Stage 3 Turbocharger
Racing Brakes
Brake Balance Controller
Full Custom Transmission
Full Custom Suspension
Full Weight Reduction
Sports Soft Tires
Rigidity Refresher Plan
Wing and Oil Change
Full Custom LSD (OPTIONAL - do not equip for competition judging. This is useful for driving the car in dirt if you ever wish to do so, and for added stability for those using wheel setups rather than DS2's. I prefer the car without it, but settings are included below for those who might want it.)
Power: 439 bHP
Torque: 325 ft.lb.
Weight: 1076 KG
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Suspension
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Spring Rates: 6.0 / 7.0
Damping (Bound): 2 / 1
Damping (Rebound): 4 / 3
Camber Angle: 3.0 / 1.8
Toe Angle: 0 / 0
Stabilizers: 1 / 1
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Brakes, Transmission, Downforce and Differential
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Brake Balance: 5 / 3
Downforce: 30 / 30
LSD: again please note - do NOT equip the diff for competition judging. the settings are for reference only for those who might want to use the car under very low traction situations OUTSIDE the competition
Front Rear
5 10
50 10
5 15
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Transmission
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As the rules state, the transmission will be geared by the judges, but for reference, most of the late-stage tuning for this car was done on the Nurburgring, where an initial Autoset of 20, followed by adjusting the final drive ratio to 5.500 proved to be excellent - the car reached peak power in the long final straight just before the crest of the hill, and the last flat-out downslope following it carried it through the power dropoff nicely.