Peugeot 905

Peugeot 905
No. 1 Peugeot 905 on display at the 2014 Geneva International Motor Show
CategoryGroup C
Designer(s)André de Cortanze Enrique Scalabroni
Production1990-1993
SuccessorPeugeot 908 HDi FAP
Technical specifications
EngineSA35-A1 3,499 cc (213.5 cu in) V10 naturally aspirated
Transmission6-speed sequential manual
Competition history
Notable entrantsFrance Peugeot Talbot Sport
Notable drivers
Debut1991 430 km of Suzuka
First win1991 430 km of Suzuka
Last win1993 24 Hours of Le Mans
Last event1993 24 Hours of Le Mans
RacesWinsPodiums
17918
Constructors' Championships1 (1992)
Drivers' Championships1 (1992)

The Peugeot 905 is a sports-prototype racing car built by Peugeot's racing department, Peugeot Talbot Sport. The car was initially unveiled in February 1990 and was developed throughout 1990 before making its race debut at the World Sportscar Championship in the final two races of the 1990 season (Montreal and Mexico City). The Peugeot 905 participated in 17 races in its career, winning 9 of them.

The car won the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race in 1992 with the team of Derek Warwick, Yannick Dalmas, and Mark Blundell. This win was followed in 1993 by the team of Geoff Brabham, Christophe Bouchut, and Éric Hélary, in the 905B. In addition to that, the car won both the driver’s and the team’s title at the World Sportscar Championship in the 1992 season.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10]

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