Friday, April 26, 2013

Peugeot 208 T16: Bugatti Veyron SuperSport competitor not


- Power 875 horsepower and weighing 875 horsepower race car has been super impressive performance. 


Few days ago, Peugeot has officially announced the 208 T16 Pikes Peak race cars with detailed pictures and specifications fullest. The car will be driven by legendary racer Sebastien Loed, in the race "Race to the Clouds", which takes place next June 30. Peugeot Sport's goal is to win this race, so it had sent to the upcoming race a "beast" extremely aggressive.
The heart of the Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peak is block Bi-Turbo V6 engine from the Peugeot 908, with a maximum capacity of up to 875 horsepower, more powerful cars in Formula 1. The engine block is placed on the 208 T16 Pikes Peak with the overall weight just 875 kg, the car can mean ratio power / weight to 1,000 bhp / tonne.
Peugeot says the weight distribution of the car was meticulously tweaked to optimize the processing capabilities of the vehicle. In addition, the car is also equipped with a new gearbox, brakes and aerodynamic features are upgraded, the system wide diffuser, large wing and very high in the rear.
According to Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peak can accelerate from 0-100 km / h in 1.8 seconds from 0-200 km / h in 4.8 seconds and accelerates from 0 -240 km / h - the speed at majority of the car, just 7 seconds. The super-impressive figure is due to power ratio / rare weight of 208 T16 Pikes Peak, aerodynamic design optimization, four-wheel drive system ... Compared to the leading car as Bugatti Veyron SuperSport or Hennessey Venom GT, the performance of the Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peak is one level higher. According to Sebastien Loed, this is the most powerful race cars he drove.
"There is no limit for this race car. With 208 T16 Pikes Peak, the chances of winning are extremely large. Race of the Clouds race cars need a lot of power and 208 T16 Pikes Peak with it, the car has a unique design and are able to overcome the technical challenges. "Said Loed


























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