Peugeot 9X8
| Category | Le Mans Hypercar (LMH) |
|---|---|
| Constructor | Peugeot |
| Predecessor | Peugeot 908 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Engine | Electric motor-generator + single-speed reducer 2.6 litre V6 twin-turbo mid-engined, longitudinally mounted 4WD (Peugeot Hybrid4) |
| Electric motor | PEUGEOT Sport-conceived front-mounted Separate motor-generator unit + single-speed reducer |
| Transmission | 7-speed sequential manual |
| Battery | High density, 900-volt battery co-designed by Peugeot Sport, TotalEnergies/Saft |
| Power | 671 bhp (680 PS; 500 kW) (Petrol) 268 bhp (272 PS; 200 kW) (Electric) |
| Tyres | Michelin |
| Competition history | |
| Notable entrants |  Peugeot Sport |
The Peugeot 9X8 is a sports prototype racing car built by Peugeot for the Le Mans Hypercar category in the FIA World Endurance Championship.
Context[]
On 13th November 2019, Peugeot announced its return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans for 2022 in the new Hypercar category. Succeeding the 905 and 908, the 9X8 was designed to take full advantage of the freedoms allowed by the new regulations for the Hypercar category. The first area to benefit from the new regulations is aerodynamics. Indeed, the latter allows the vehicle to have only one adjustable aerodynamic element without specifying what it should be, thus allowing Peugeot to do without the rear spoiler.[1][2]
Regarding the engine, the 9X8 is equipped with a 680 hp (500 kW) twin-turbo 2.6L V6 mated to a 272 hp (200 kW) electric motor, all assembled in a 7-speed sequential gearbox.[3] Peugeot explains the name "9X8" for several reasons: the 9 symbolizes the brand's high-performance models, the X represents all-wheel drive and electric drive technologies, and the 8 corresponds to the brand's contemporary models.[3]
References[]
- ^ "24h du Mans : où en sont le programme Peugeot et la 9x8 ?". Auto moto : magazine auto et moto (in French). 2021-08-18. Retrieved 2021-08-20.
- ^ Géraldine Gaudy (20 July 2021). "Peugeot 9X8 (2022). Découvrez l'hypercar hybride au V6 biturbo !" (in French). L'Argus.
- ^ a b "Nouvelle Peugeot 9X8 Hypercar | Néo-performance par Peugeot Sport". www.peugeot.fr (in French). Retrieved 2021-08-20.
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