Extra horsepower for the Peugeot 308 GTi courtesy of Clemens Motorsport

The Peugeot 308, one of the most successful compact models from the French brand, was made more radical some time ago thanks to the legendary GTi badge from Peugeot, in order to take on established models in the hot hatchback segment such as the Honda Civic or the Ford Focus RS. The formula, as with its rivals, is to offer a sporty, dynamic vehicle at a competitive price, which has earned the 308 GTi a place at the top of sales in its category.

Moreover, the Peugeot 308 GTi is a perfect base for modifications, although these are not especially plentiful, but work such as that carried out by Clemens Motorsport confirms it. Clemens Motorsport is a French tuner specialising in modifying and preparing Peugeot, Citroën and DS vehicles, and on this 308 GTi it presents not only several cosmetic changes but also a power increase that can be applied at different levels.

Before discussing the power levels Clemens Motorsport will offer for the Peugeot 308, we will cover the cosmetic changes, which, as you can see, are not truly significant. These changes focus mainly on fitting new and eye-catching CC-Zero 19-inch wheels, signed by Schmidt Revolution, wrapped in 235/35 tyres. Optionally, if you prefer, these same wheels can be fitted in a 20-inch size. The interior remains unchanged.

The bulk of this Clemens Motorsport preparation lies in the mechanical section, with three power kits that will, in their most extreme option, take output beyond 300 CV. At Stage 1 power, the 1.6-litre THP petrol engine of the Peugeot 308 GTi rises from the factory 270 CV to 290 CV and a peak of 360 Nm of torque, thanks to the optimisation carried out on the ECU.

If this still seems modest, we can fit the Stage 2 power kit, which also adds a new intercooler, a new blow-off valve and a high-performance air filter, all designed and developed by Clemens Motorsport, bringing output to 303 CV and a peak of 380 Nm of torque. Finally, the maximum is achieved with Stage 3 power, which adds a new exhaust system to reach 310 CV and 400 Nm of engine torque.

With these changes made, the Peugeot 308 GTi accelerates to 100 km/h in just 4.6 seconds, placing it on a par with models such as the Volkswagen Golf R.

Technical specifications of this car

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