Peugeot revealed today the new 208 T16 Pikes Peak Hill climb race car, which is going to be driven this year by world rally champion Sebastien Loeb. Loeb is going to race the 208 T16 Pikes Peak on June 30. Pikes Peak is one of the toughest races around, reaching a maximum altitude of 4,301 meters. Previously, Peugeot won the Pikes Peak hill climb back in 1988 and 1989. Peugeot did not disclose any technical details of the 208 T16 Pikes Peak, but they do mention they've made extensive modifications to the standard vehicle. The aerodynamic changes however, are pretty obvious. In comparison to the standard Peugeot 208, the T16 Pikes Peak comes with a wide body kit, a huge front spoiler, a massive rear wing, new side skirts, a modified bonnet, a roof scoop and a monstrous rear diffuser.
The Peugeot 208 T16 sits on slick racing tires and wheels. Most of the body parts seem to be made from carbon fiber.
At the interior, the Peugeot 208 Pikes Peak comes with a full roll cage, a single carbon bucket seat, an 8-point harness and a lot of racing equipment.
We'll have more details regarding the 208 Pikes Peak as soon as Peugeot makes them available.
Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peak – Technical Specification
ENGINE
Type V6 bi-turbo
Cubic capacity 3.2-litres
Number of valves 24
Position Mid-rear
Number of cylinders V6 (60°)
Maximum power 875hp
Torque 90mkg
Maximum revs 7,800rpm
Top speed 240kph / 150mph
0-100kph / 0-62mph 1.8s
0-200kph / 125mph 4.8s
0-240kph / 150mph 7.0s
TRANSMISSION
Type Four-wheel drive
Gearbox Longitudinally-mounted six-speed sequential gearbox with steering wheel-mounted paddle-shift
CHASSIS
Frame Tubular steel
Bodywork Carbon
SUSPENSION / BRAKES / STEERING
Suspension Double wishbones & pushrod/rocker arm actuation at all corners
Springs Torsion bars
Dampers Pressurised dampers
Anti-roll bars Front and rear
Steering Hydraulic power steering
Brakes Hydraulic double circuit brake system with one-piece light alloy callipers
Brake discs Vented carbon discs front and rear
Diameter (front): 380mm / Diameter (rear): 355mm
Wheels Specific 18x13 magnesium alloy wheels derived from F1 technology
Tyres Michelin (31/71x18)
DIMENSIONS
Length 4,500mm
Width 2,000mm
Height 1,300mm
Front / rear overhang 1,690mm
Wheelbase 2,695mm
Wing 2,000mm (based on the rear wing of the Peugeot 908)
Fuel tank 40 litres
Weight 875kg
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