Is there no need for a hybrid hypercar rear wing that decorates the new Peugeot 9x8 Le Mans 24 hours a day?

Special design in pursuit of aerodynamic performance

Peugeot is planned to return to the 24 -hour race in June with the new hypercar "9x8" equipped with a maximum output of 680ps hybrid powertrain.Currently, preparations for participation are underway.

It was in 2011 that Peugeot finally participated in Le Mans.He will participate in the FIA World Endurance Championships this year with two Le Mans Hypercar (LMH) and challenge the Toyota GR010 hybrid.

The new rules of LMH limit the total output of powertrain to 680ps, but the manufacturer is given freedom to show various designs and technologies.The aim is to create fair competitive conditions between LMH and LMP2 -based LMDH machines by balancing performance.

Olivier Jeansony, a technical manager of Peugeot Spaul, has a new rule of LMH, "freedom to invent, innovate, and overturn common sense to optimize the performance of the machine, especially aerodynamics."He said he was given.

Rearwing is one of the important aerodynamic devices for gaining downforce, but Peugeot Sport can run without rear wing with high aerodynamic efficiency of 9x8.Jean Sony explains:

"According to the regulations, there is only one adjustable aerodynamic device, but it does not specify the rear wing. We calculate and simulate the high performance effectively even without the rear wing.I understand what I can do. "

Jean Sony did not disclose which aerodynamic device was adjusted instead of the rear wing.

Can Le Mans leave a "nail trace"?

In the 9x8, in addition to a body shape that enhances aerodynamic efficiency, a wheel rim, a wing vent on the upper tire, and an integrated mirror are used.It also reflects many characteristics of commercial Peugeot cars, such as headlights with designs like "nails".

According to Peugeot, he also pays attention to the interior design and uses a cockpit that imitates Peugeot's "i-CockPit" design.

Matthias Hossin, the company's designer, has designed to be "Peugeot at a glance when shooting with a car camera."

9x8 is the maximum output 680ps 2.The 6L V6 gasoline engine is mounted on the rear axle and a 272ps 900V electric motor generator is mounted on the front axle.

The wheels are driven via the 7 -speed trance mission, automatically balances the engine and motor output, and demonstrates a total output of 680ps.

The number "9" in the car name has been used in the successive Le Mans -participation machine of 905 and 908, and "X" represents Peugeot's four -wheel drive technology and hybrid powertrain."8" indicates the current commercial vehicle lineup (308, 508, etc.).

Peugeot will launch 9x8 this year's WEC and Le Mans, and will use former F1 drivers Jean Eric Bernu, Kevin Magnussen and Paul Di Resta.

In the LMH class, he will play against Toyota, but after 2023, he will have a blade with many rivals who manufacture machines in LMDH format.Acura, Audi, BMW, Ferrari and Porsche have already announced their participation in the category.

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