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Matthias Hossann: “I see the 9X8 as the ultimate expression of what a Peugeot should be”

After having revitalized the production Peugeots, the Frenchman was entrusted with the prestigious mission of designing the machine which would mark the Lion's return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans. A challenge as demanding as it is stimulating, the outlines of which he explained to us.

Published on 29/01/2023 à 13:30

Gautier Calmels

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Matthias Hossann: “I see the 9X8 as the ultimate expression of what a Peugeot should be”

Matthias Hossann - Peugeot Design Director

When did you intervene in the design of the Peugeot 9X8 ?

We collaborated from the moment the program was announced (end of 2020. Editor's note) with the teams of Peugeot Sport. Usually, design teams are little or not at all integrated into this type of project, because the main objective of a competition car is to perform well. What is interesting with this new Hypercar LMH regulation (see technical analysis following pages. Editor’s note) is to be able to integrate codes linked to the brand’s DNA in a fairly strong way. This is why the teams of Olivier Jansonnie, the director

Gautier Calmels

Journalist MotoGP, Nascar, Rallye France, Endurance and Classic... Among others.

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29/01/2023 at 04:58 a.m.

As long as the car performs well and wins victories, we will find it beautiful!

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