# Peugeot E-T16 Concept: Retro-Futuristic EV Hot Hatch

> Peugeot's electric hot hatch concept delivers 816 horsepower and 186 mph in 16 seconds.
- Title: Peugeot E-T16 Concept: Retro-Futuristic EV Hot Hatch · Motor1
- Summary: Peugeot's electric hot hatch concept delivers 816 horsepower and 186 mph in 16 seconds. Peugeot unveiled an electric concept car with 816 horsepower…
- Keywords: peugeot, e-t16, electric, hot hatch, rally car, performance, concept car, peugeot sport, nürburgring, 816 horsepower, 2.5 seconds, 186 mph
- Source: Motor1 — https://motor1.com/news/811482/peugeot-et16-concept
- Author: Adrian Padeanu
- Published: 2026-10-11T18:43:09+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: peugeot, e-t16, electric, hot hatch, rally car, performance, concept car, peugeot sport, nürburgring, 816 horsepower, 2.5 seconds, 186 mph
## Peugeot Unveils E-T16 Concept
Peugeot revealed a retro-futuristic electric hot hatch concept for the Paris Motor Show.
## 40th Anniversary Tribute
The E-T16 celebrates the 205 T16's 1985 and 1986 World Rally Championship titles.
## 816 Horsepower Powertrain
Three electric motors produce 816 horsepower with a power-to-weight ratio under 2 kilograms per horsepower.
## 2.5-Second 0-62 mph Acceleration
The E-T16 accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 2.5 seconds and reaches 186 mph in 16 seconds.
## Track-Ready Driving Modes
Torque vectoring adjusts power delivery between front and rear axles with three driving modes including Track mode.
## Side Cooling System
The E-T16 uses a motorsport-derived side cooling system to complete three Nürburgring laps without power reduction.
## Retro-Futuristic Design
The E-T16 features exaggerated wheel arches, sculpted hood, and a red pinstripe homage to the original 205 T16.
## Hydraulic Handbrake
The E-T16 includes a hydraulic handbrake mounted vertically like those in rally cars.
## Hypersquare Steering
The cabin features a Hypersquare steering wheel with a configurable central display and steer-by-wire technology.
## Key takeaway

Peugeot unveiled an electric concept car with 816 horsepower, 2.5-second 0-62 mph acceleration, and a retro-futuristic design.