Peugeot 9X8

Peugeot 9X8
The 9X8 being driven at the 2024 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps
CategoryLe Mans Hypercar
ConstructorPeugeot
Designer(s)Matthias Hossann (Design Director)[1]
Vadim Gilca (Exterior Designer)[2]
Olivier Jansonnie (Technical Director)[3]
PredecessorPeugeot 908
Technical specifications
Length5,000 mm (197 in; 16 ft)
Width2,080 mm (82 in; 7 ft)
Height1,180 mm (46 in; 4 ft)
Wheelbase3,045 mm (120 in; 10 ft)
EnginePeugeot X6H[4] 2.6 litre V6 90° twin-turbo mid-engined, longitudinally mounted 4WD (Peugeot Hybrid4) limited to 8,500 rpm
Electric motorPeugeot Sport-conceived front-mounted Separate motor-generator unit + single-speed reducer
TransmissionSadev 7-speed sequential manual[4]
BatteryHigh density, 900-volt battery co-designed by Peugeot Sport, TotalEnergies/Saft
Power671 bhp (680 PS; 500 kW) (Petrol)
268 bhp (272 PS; 200 kW) (Electric)
FuelTotalEnergies
LubricantsTotalEnergies[4]
BrakesCarbone Industrie carbon 380/365mm with AP Monobloc 6-piston calipers[4]
TyresMichelin slicks with OZ one-piece forged alloys, 31/71-18,[4] after 29/71-18 front and 34/71-18 rear
Competition history
Notable entrantsFrance Peugeot Sport
Notable drivers
Debut2022 6 Hours of Monza
Last event2024 6 Hours of Fuji
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF/Laps
150101
Teams' Championships0
Constructors' Championships0
Drivers' Championships0

The Peugeot 9X8 is a sports prototype racing car built by French car manufacturer Peugeot for the Le Mans Hypercar category in the FIA World Endurance Championship.

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  2. ^ Gaudy, Geraldine (7 June 2021). "Peugeot 9X8 (2022). Découvrez l'hypercar hybride au V6 biturbo !" [Peugeot 9X8 (2022). Discover the hybrid hypercar with V6 biturbo!]. L'argus (in French). Archived from the original on 23 August 2021. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
  3. ^ Watkins, Gary (27 November 2022). "Peugeot to complete first 24-hour test with 9X8 before Christmas". Motorsport.com. Archived from the original on 6 February 2023. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
  4. ^ a b c d e "Entry List 2023" (PDF). 24 Hours of Le Mans (in French). Archived (PDF) from the original on 11 June 2023. Retrieved 3 July 2023.