Assembly model 1/43 French passenger car Peugeot 206 WRC'03 Heller 80113 Peugeot 206 is a French passenger car that was first presented to the public in 1998. Its serial production began in the same year and lasted until 2012. More than 10 million copies of this model were produced this year. In the course of serial production, the car was produced in several cities around the world, including: Mulhouse and Poissy in France, Wuhan in the PRC or Ryton in Great Britain. The 206 model was developed and put into production to replace the 205 model offered by the PSA concern (owner of the Peugeot brand). The main designers of the basic version of the new car were Gerard Welter and Murat Gunak. The main changes compared to the predecessor concerned changes in body style, especially in the front of the car, and changes in interior design. Peugeot 206 also received more modern power units - both gasoline and diesel - with a volume of 1 to 2 liters. The car was offered in several body options, such as: 3- and 5-door hatchback, 4-door sedan or 5-door station wagon. A convertible version also appeared. The Peugeot 206 was a huge market success and became the best-selling car in Europe in 2001-2003. The Peugeot 206 WRC also competed successfully in races and rallies.
