Audi recently introduced its R18. Peugeot-side, we had just seen some pictures of the new model, known as code 90X. Peugeot has decided to keep the 908 designation that car.
New regulation requires, Peugeot abandoned its V12 turbo diesel 5.5-liter V8 turbo diesel for a 3.7 liter. The V angle from 100 ° to 90 °.
Developments under the hood
The 908 version 2011 is visually very close to its predecessor. There is a pedigree but Peugeot has changed many things: "The regulation has certainly come a long way but we were not starting from scratch," says Bruno Famin, Technical Manager of Peugeot Sport.
"Our experience over the past four years has served us in our decisions and guidance but ultimately, only a few items such as windscreen wiper is identical! "
Peugeot aims to win at Le Mans and ILMC
Peugeot had a season-saw in 2010. The 24 Hours of Le Mans have been a dismal failure, with four retirements. The French team was caught up by winning three rounds of the Le Mans Intercontinental Cup (ILMC), a new competition formed the greatest endurance race across multiple championships.
This year, ILMC include seven innings, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans. "Obviously our goal is to keep our title won last year ILMC," said Olivier Quesnel, head of Peugeot Sport. "But there's one we want first place in 2011 is that of Le Mans. "
In four appearances with the 908, Peugeot has won in 2009.
