Peugeot 308 TCR (TCR)
The Peugeot 308 TCR is a sharp-edged front-wheel-drive touring car built to the global TCR formula, turning the road-going 308 GTi into a hard-charging customer racer. Developed with Peugeot Sport and built for close, highly competitive touring car racing, it combines a turbocharged punch with the durability and balance needed for sprint racing and endurance events alike.
Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)
Powertrain: 1.6L turbocharged inline-4 (front-mounted, transverse)
Total Output: ~350 hp (257 kW) combined
Redline: ~7,000–7,500 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed sequential
Weight: 1,265 kg minimum
Dimensions: ~4,250 mm long × 1,850 mm wide × 1,390 mm tall | Wheelbase ~2,620 mm
Tires: TCR-spec slicks on lightweight racing wheels
Brakes: Ventilated steel touring car discs with multi-piston calipers
Layout: Front-engine, front-wheel drive
In the Simulator Feel
The Peugeot 308 TCR is a forgiving but lively touring car that rewards clean driving and momentum preservation. It feels compact and nimble through medium-speed corners, with a strong chassis balance that helps rotate the car on entry despite the front-drive layout. Like most TCR machines, it’s quick enough to punish mistakes, but approachable enough for drivers who like a car that talks clearly through the steering and brakes.
Engine & Sound: The turbocharged 1.6L four-cylinder delivers a crisp, boosted surge rather than a huge top-end rush, with plenty of torque available in the midrange. In the sim, it typically sounds tight, mechanical, and turbine-heavy, with induction noise and turbo spool giving it a gritty touring-car character.
Handling Characteristics:
Cornering: Stable on entry with good rotation when trail-braked properly. Understeer appears if you overdrive the front tires.
Traction: Strong out of slower corners, but wheelspin and torque steer can show up if you mash the throttle too early.
Braking: Excellent and confidence-inspiring, with good pedal feel for late braking.
Top Speed: Respectable, though it’s more about corner exit and consistency than outright straight-line pace.
Driving Style Tip: Drive it smoothly and keep the front tires alive. Short-shift when needed, prioritize exit speed over aggressive entry pace, and use the car’s predictable chassis to stay fast over a race stint. It shines on technical circuits where momentum and braking discipline matter most.
Livery & Aesthetics: The 308 TCR has the aggressive, purposeful look of a proper factory touring car, with wide arches, an oversized rear wing, race aero, and Peugeot’s sharp body lines giving it a compact but muscular stance. In the sim, it looks especially good in bold motorsport liveries with striking contrast graphics and Peugeot Sport branding.
Whether you’re battling door-to-door in a sprint race or settling into a rhythm over longer runs, the Peugeot 308 TCR is a classic example of why TCR racing is so enjoyable — accessible, tactical, and relentlessly competitive.