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Peugeot Unveils Diesel-Powered 908 Le Mans Race Car

 
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Peugeot 908 HDi FAP Le Mans race car

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Peugeot once again will tackle the grueling Le Mans 24 Hours endurance race, this year bringing a brand new version of the 908 HDi FAP race car.

The latest version, known simply as the 908, ditches the former car’s V-12 turbodiesel engine in favor of a V-8 unit with a 90-degree angle and 550 horsepower on tap.

The 908 complies with the latest technical regulations and notably features a so-called shark’s fin engine-cover appendix. It is a closed-cockpit car, with four identical wheels, and is powered by the aforementioned 550 horsepower 3.7-liter V-8 HDi FAP turbodiesel engine. It means Peugeot will be competing in endurance racing for the fifth year running with a diesel engine equipped with a particulate filter (FAP/Filtre à Particules).

The 2011 Le Mans 24 Hours race will take place on 11-12 of June. This year’s Intercontinental Le Mans Cup (ILMC) features a total of seven races, with the actual Le Mans event in June counting for double points.



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  1. By  gazzed Posted: 2/3/2011 11:05pm PST

    Apart from new engine ( to comply with rule changes ) and an extended wing stabilizer behind canopy plus new rear spoiler supports the car essentially hasn't been touched. Do think Audi will both dominate and win because of their more extensive work with the new R18.
     
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