Technical analysis - The Peugeot 9X8

The Lion is undeniably the manufacturer that has gone furthest in exploiting the Hypercar regulations to develop an atypical and innovative prototype. Technical analysis by Stéphane Chosse.

Published on 25/01/2023 à 13:24

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The Peugeot 9X8, queen of Hypercars?

I worked on the Nissan ZEOD RC, a prototype with an extremely reduced front track entered at Le Mans in 2012, which was based on an ADESS chassis and operated on a wingless principle similar to that of the Peugeot 9X8. It is a concept which generally goes in the right direction in aerodynamic terms, from the moment where the regulations define a fixed aero level which is relatively easy to achieve. When it works optimally, it is extremely efficient, because with the same support, ground effect generates less drag than a fin.

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