Ride on board, as a Peugeot 205 GTi, a first-generation hot hatch, takes on a seventh-generation hot hatch in a facelift Mercedes-AMG A45. Okay, it’d be foolish to think that this rev-happy little critter would be able to dispatch the Merc. In fact, the first shot we see is the AMG overtaking the Pug, but the old girl makes a good go of hanging onto the all-wheel-drive 380PS (279kW) weapon. It quite obviously starts to pull ahead on the straights, just as the Peugeot’s 16 valves begin rattling up against the bonnet, but in the corners, the little Pug’s weight advantage is plain and evident. It even gains some ground back in some, when presumably the driver of the Mercedes who isn’t quite as involved in the process of driving as the Pug driver, loses the confidence to put its monster arsenal of performance addenda to its best work. We love to see it.
Welcome to Goodwood Elevenses, a mid-morning helping of motoring-related amusement to help break up your day. Watch the last video: Utterly nuts off‑road V8 drag bikes
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