The Peugeot 106 Rallye (Series 1) was launched in 1993 as a lightweight, driver-focused hot hatch built around the 1.3L TU3 engine producing 100 hp. Stripped of unnecessary weight — no radio, no power steering, minimal trim — it weighed just 780 kg, giving it an exceptional power-to-weight ratio for its era. Designed to homologate for club motorsport and rally competition, it became a beloved entry point into performance driving. The white-only Series 1 with its red/blue striping became an iconic image of 1990s French hot hatch culture.