Peugeot in 2023 she returned to racing at 24 Hours of Le Mans with the prototype 9X8 Hypercarhis new one racing car of the new generation which made its racing debut in FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) in 2022. It happens in this discipline at Peugeot 905 And 908winners of the 24 Hours of Le Mans respectively in 1992, 1993 It is in the 2009.
Peugeot 9X8 Hypercar 24H Le Mans
There Peugeot 9X8 Hypercar for Le Mans it was developed following the regulation for the category Le Mans Hypercar (LMH)introduced by the FIA and the ACO (Automobile Club de l’Ouest), which took over the premier category LMP1. The 9X8 is 4,995 meters long, 2 meters wide and 1,145 meters high.
The Peugeot Hypercar has been unique since its launch forabsence of the aileron rear, an ambitious technical choice but it did not give the desired results on the track, leading to its abandonment in 2024. The car returned to a more conventional solution with a showy aileron present on the tail of each specimen and with the adoption of tires from 29cm front and 34cm in the rear, compared to the previous ones 31cm.
From a stylistic point of view, the Hypercar adopts the bright signature of three claws of Peugeot stars in the front and rear light clusters. Externally, the rims have been carefully crafted, while the fenders feature air vents which reveal the upper part of the tyres. The rear-view mirrors are also seamlessly integrated, helping to ensure that airflow passes over the car unobstructed.
Peugeot Hypercar FEATURES hybrid engine
The engine of Peugeot Hypercar it’s a 500 kW (680 hp) 2.6-liter twin-turbo V6, which discharges its power to the rear wheels. The specific high-performance electric motor from 200 kW (272 hp) that drives the front wheels and the silicon carbide-based inverter were produced in collaboration with Marelli.
The electric motor/generator from 200 kW (272 hp) it is positioned in the front area, the gearbox is sequential with 7 speeds. Peugeot Sport e Saftbranch of TotalEnergiesare developing the high-density, high-power, high-power battery High Voltage (900 Volts).
Peugeot 9X8 Hypercar drivers
In 2024, Peugeot fielded drivers in the WEC world championship Mikkel Jensen, Nico Müller And Jean-Éric Vergne on 9X8 number 93, and the crew Paul Di Resta, Loïc Duval And Stoffel Vandoorne in the 9X8 number 94. At the 24 Hours of Le Mans 2024 both crews crossed the finish line with the n. 94 in 11th position and #94 in 12th.
Peugeot 9X8 Hypercar technical sheet
| CHARACTERISTICS | VALUES |
|---|---|
| Category | LMH – Le Mans Hypercar |
| Length | 4,995 mm |
| Length | 2,080 mm |
| Height | 1,145 mm |
| Step | 3,045 mm |
| Weight | 1,030 kg |
| Traction | Hybrid petrol/electric |
| Thermal engine | V6 90° bi-turbo in central rear position |
| Displacement | 2.6 litres |
| Max. power | 500 kW (680 hp) |
| Electric motor | 200 kW (272 HP) + single-speed gearbox on the front axle |
| Drums | high density lithium ion, 900 Volt |
| Transmission | 7-speed sequential, all-wheel drive |
| Reservoir | 90 litres |
| Fuel & lubricants | TotalEnergies |
Peugeot 9×8 Hypercar, why is it called that?
Peugeot called this Hypercar, Peugeot 9×8. The initial 9 characterizes the brand’s extreme racing cars, such as the Peugeot Endurance 905 (1990-1993) e 908 (2007-2011). There X evokes the technologies of four-wheel drive (4-wheel drive) andhybridization with which the new Peugeot Hypercar is equipped.
L’8is the number that characterizes all contemporary names of Peugeot cars: 208 and 2008, 308, 3008, 5008 and obviously 508the first model to boast the new logo Peugeot Sport Engineered.
Photo Peugeot 9×8 Hypercar
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→ Peugeot 9X8 Hypercar engine characteristics
→ 2024 WEC World Calendar
→ Peugeot results at Le Mans 2024
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