Under Jean Todt’s leadership in the eighties, the sports department of Peugeot, Talbot Sport, began looking at getting back into rallying with a 305 V6. However, things quickly changed and the 205 became the heir apparent to save the brand. Thus, the 205 was chosen to conquer the world championships. With its 4-wheel drive and its compact size it made a beeline for the gold. Many consider the car to be iconic of the golden era of Group B cars. In the evening, after the rally was over, it was the Peugeot J5 that shone as the mobile workshop for the car.