Jean-Louis Loubet: "In the wake of the Drivers' and Manufacturers' World Rally Championship titles secured by Peugeot with the 205 Turbo 16 in 1985 and 1986, the so-called Group B cars were deemed too powerful and promptly outlawed at the end of the 1986 season. This gave Peugeot a chance to turn its attention to other challenges and put the car through its paces in other parts of the world. The 205 Turbo 16 was consequently adapted for a programme of cross-country rallies and African raids, giving rise to the 205 Turbo 16 Grand Raid."