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Peugeot 208 T16: a champion at the Goodwood Festival of Speed

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The greatest rally driver in the world, Sebastien Loeb began to climb to the very first time in his life the famous Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.

Racing side length of 19.93 kilometers, which includes no less than 156 turns.

The Pikes Peak takes place in Colorado Springs, United States.

Established a record

This is driving a Peugeot 208 T16, specially transformed for this endurance race, Sebastien Loeb could win in a record time of 8 minutes, 13 seconds and 878 millimeters.

This weekend, it is with great pride that the French manufacturer and its famous driver come present their car champion Pikes Peak 2013 Festival of Speed ​​at Goodwood.

Peugeot 208 T16

Race car benefited from a tubular steel frame on which were mounted a carbon body.

Its weight is 875 kg (1929 lb).

Engine biturbo 3.2-liter V6 has a central position an output of 875 horsepower. It is mated to a sequential six-speed transmission with paddles on the steering wheel uphills. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in just 1.8 seconds.

A race car sponsored by Red Bull.

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