Peugeot has released a lot more pictures of its 9X8 hybrid racing maker for the Le Mans 24 hours as well as world Endurance championship (WEC), taken against a background of Brutalist architecture by photographer Agnieszka Doroszewicz.
Before Christmas, the French brand posted the first image of the 9X8 on track on its social media channels, as well as it appeared to be sporting a small rear wing. It’s not yet confirmed whether the vehicle will race with or without rear aerodynamics, however the current set of images once once again show it without a wing, as well as this is believed to be the direction the programme is heading in.
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According to technical director Olivier Jansonnie: “Our calculations as well as wind-tunnel work have confirmed the pertinence of our decision to run without a rear wing. along with the developments as well as settings this option calls for, we expect it to be validated as we test at different circuits with differing characteristics.”
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The 9X8 is a successor to both the 905 of the early ’90s as well as 908 of the late ’00s, both of which won at Le Mans. Peugeot has yet to verify exactly when the vehicle will make its competitive debut, however has now said it won’t be in Florida for the curtain-raising 1,000 Miles of Sebring on 18 March. beyond that, the only official word from the maker is that the pair of 9X8s “will make their maiden race appearance in the program of the season”.
