Peugeot 208 GTi could have 230bhp

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Peugeot hot hatch fans worried the 208 GTI won't live up to its predecessor's legend can take solace in one fact - the man leading the team behind the engine choice put the 1.9-litre in the 205 GTI!

Philippe Merckx is in charge of Peugeot's 100-strong engine design team and his workforce is currently testing prototypes of the next GTI. So what engine does he prefer?

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