Peugeot 2008 DKR16 Dakar Rally Car

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Peugeot revealed today the new 2008 DKR16, which is going to compete in the 2016 Dakar Rally. The Peugeot 2008 DKR16 measures 4,284 mm in length, 2,200 mm in width, 1,794 mm in height and it has a 3000 mm wheelbase. This means that Peugeot's new rally car is longer and wider than its predecessor. The 2016 Peugeot Dakar rally car is powered by a 3.0-liter V6 bi-turbo diesel engine that develops 350hp and 800 Nm of torque. The engine revs up to 5,000 rpm and it can take the new 2008 DKR16 up to a 200 km/h top speed. The 2016 Peugeot Dakar rally car comes with two-wheel drive and a longitudinally mounted six-speed manual sequential gearbox. Peugeot says that their new 2016 Dakar rally car comes with improved aerodynamics, which include a new bonnet and roof scoop.


Peugeot's 2016 Dakar rally car comes with a redesigned suspension system, and magnesium one-piece wheels.

Peugeot 2008 DKR16 Dakar Rally Car Specifications:
ENGINE
Type: V6 bi-turbo diesel
Cubic capacity: 2,993cc
Number of valves: 24
Position: Mid-rear
Number of cylinders: V6 (‘vee’ angle = 60°)
Maximum power: 350hp
Torque: 800 Nm
Maximum revs: 5,000rpm
Top speed: 200kph
Lubricant: TOTAL QUARTZ 10 W 50

TRANSMISSION
Type: Two-wheel drive
Gearbox: Longitudinally mounted six-speed manual sequential gearbox
Lubricant: TOTAL 755 HPX 80 W 140

CHASSIS
Type: Tubular
Bodywork: Carbon

SUSPENSION / BRAKES / STEERING
Suspension: Double wishbones
Springs: Coil springs (one per wheel)
Dampers: Adjustable (two per wheel)
Travel: 460mm
Anti-roll bars: Front and rear
Steering and brakes: Hydraulic power steering
Discs: Hydraulic dual circuit, one-piece light alloy four-piston calipers
Front and rear vented discs: Front and rear
Front discs (diameter): 355mm
Rear discs (diameter): 355mm
Rims: Rear discs (diameter): 355mm
Tires: Magnesium one-piece wheels (17 x 8.5)
Michelin 37/12,5x17

DIMENSIONS
Length: 4,284 mm
Width: 2,200 mm
Height: 1,794 mm
Front overhang: 631 mm
Rear overhang: 653 mm
Wheelbase: 3000 mm
Fuel tank capacity: 400l


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