Peugeot 306 History
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Launched in February 1993 as the replacement for both the 205 and the 309, the Peugeot 306 was widely praised by the motoring press for its sharp handling and well-resolved ride comfort — qualities that placed it near the top of the compact class throughout the 1990s.
The 306 GTI-6 — powered by a 167-hp 2.0-litre DOHC 16-valve engine — was considered by many reviewers to be the true heir to the 205 GTI's handling crown. The cabriolet variant was styled and built by Pininfarina. Production ran until 2002, with nearly 3 million units built.
Body styles
- Hatchback
- Sedan
- Estate
- Cabriolet
Notable special editions & performance variants
306 GTI-6
The high-watermark 306 performance variant — 167 hp naturally aspirated 2.0 DOHC 16v, frequently cited alongside the 205 GTI as a benchmark hot hatch.
306 Rallye
A stripped, lightweight GTI-6-based special sold only in the UK — no air-conditioning, manual windows, and less sound deadening trimmed roughly 65 kg over the GTI-6; produced in limited numbers (around 500).
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