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  • PEUGEOT has prepared for the Dakar challenge: here’s the new sand warrior!

    2016 PEUGEOT 3008 DKR Wehave expected this one: Team Peugeot Total and Red Bull have proudly revealed the fresh PEUGEOT 3008 DKR. Heir of one of the most successful machines from previous championships, this confident beast has a lot to demonstrate. So, let’s waste no more time and see what the key features are!

    First of all, the new Dakar warrior is based on a new PEUGEOT SUV vehicle, yet to be revealed and at the same time stays true to some of brand’s successful concept ideas. Racers will still be dealing with a two-wheel drive system and many more familiar stuff, but they will also meet some sweet changes and additions.

    Going directly to the drivetrain system, we first see a revised 3.0-liter V6 twin-turbodiesel power unit that is especially created to deliver greater torque levels at low revs. What might disappoint some of the fans and enthusiasts is that there is also a smaller restrictor in the engine that results on a loss of 20horse power (14kW). However, the engineering team decided to make this sacrifice in the name of more torque at low revs.

    2016 PEUGEOT 3008 DKR

    Further tweaks have been made onto the suspension system. Definitely a key component for success in the Dakar challenge, the vehicle now offers the aid of exclusive fine-tuned system, revised geometry and some damper improvement. Sweet.

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    And there is also one more important upgrade. The air conditioning. Maybe some of you think that this is a tool for the whining princess wanna-be girls, but you are wrong. When a crew spends up to 12 hours a day in a vehicle’s cabin in temperatures that easily excess 60 degrees, good air conditioning system is not a fad, but a must. And they got one. Exclusive, revised and improved. Cool.

    2016 PEUGEOT 3008 DKR

    Before the great Dakar challenge, Carloz Sainz himself will test the new PEUGEOT 3008 DKR against other competitors during Morocco’s Rally in October (3rd to 7th October).

    We wish the very best of luck to PEUGEOT TEAM and we do hope that the team will have numerous occasions for celebrations!

    2016 PEUGEOT 3008 DKR
    2016 PEUGEOT 3008 DKR
    2016 PEUGEOT 3008 DKR
    2016 PEUGEOT 3008 DKR
    2016 PEUGEOT 3008 DKR
    2016 PEUGEOT 3008 DKR
    2016 PEUGEOT 3008 DKR
    2016 PEUGEOT 3008 DKR

    Source: PEUGEOT 

  • Peugeot 2008 DKR – Technical Specs

    Peugeot 2008 DKR is going to compete in the world’s most tough motorsport challenge – 2015 Dakar Rally. A lot of obstacles await for the 2008 DKR – dunes, mountains, dry river beds, canyons, furnace-like temperatures, salt deserts, rough terrain, sand and many more. To tackle this tremendous challenge, Team Peugeot-Total has followed a very daring technical path.

    “Much like we did at the Le Mans 24 Hours by electing to run a closed-cockpit car, we decided to adopt an innovative concept,” explained Peugeot Sport Director Bruno Famin.

    “When it comes to cross-country rallying, the biggest question is whether to run with four-wheel-drive or just two. After a detailed study of the question, we decided to go for two-wheel drive transmission which presents a number of interesting benefits.”, he added.

    This bold decision will enable the team to try to become the first to win the Dakar with two-wheel drive and diesel engine.

    Peugeot 2008 DKR is powered by a V6 twin-turbo diesel mid-rear engine – 340HP (250 kW).

    “Fitting all of the vital assemblies into such a small space gave us quite a headache!”, admitted Technical project manager Jean-Christophe Pallier.

    “Small cars tend to perform more comfortably over twisty WRC-type stages, so this arrangement increases the potential of two-wheel drive cars in situations where the 4x4s tend to have the edge.”, he added.

    Beyond the conviction – expressed by Red Bull for the last two years – that two-wheel-drive vehicles possess attractive qualities that shine through even across the most inhospitable of terrains.

    Peugeot 2008 DKR
    Peugeot 2008 DKR
    Peugeot 2008 DKR

    Technical data – 2008 DKR:

    ENGINE
    Type
    Cubic capacity
    Number of valves
    Position
    Number of cylinders
    Maximum power
    Torque
    Maximum revs
    Top speed
    Lubricant    		 V6 bi-turbo diesel
    2,993cc
    24
    Mid-rear
    V6 (‘vee’ angle = 60°)
    340hp
    800 Nm
    5,000rpm
    200kph
    TOTAL QUARTZ 10 W 50
    TRANSMISSION
    Type
    Gearbox
    Lubricant    		 Two-wheel drive
    Longitudinally mounted six-speed manual sequential gearbox
    TOTAL 755 HPX 80 W 140
    CHASSIS
    Type
    Bodywork    		 Tubular steel
    Carbon
    SUSPENSION / BRAKES / STEERING
    Suspension
    Springs
    Dampers
    Travel
    Anti-roll bars
    Steering and brakes
    Discs

    Rims
    Tyres

    		 Double wishbones
    Coil springs (two per wheel)
    Adjustable (two per wheel)
    460mm
    Front and rear
    Hydraulic power steering
    Hydraulic dual circuit, one-piece light alloy four-piston callipers
    Front and rear vented discs front and rear
    Front discs (diameter): 355mm
    Rear discs (diameter): 355mm
    Aluminium two-piece wheels (17 x 8.5)
    Michelin 37/12,5×17
    DIMENSIONS
    Length
    Width
    Height
    Front overhang
    Rear overhang
    Wheelbase
    Fuel tank capacity    		 4,099mm
    2,033mm
    1,912mm
    641mm
    658mm
    2,800mm
    400 litres

    Source: Peugeot

  • Peugeot 2008 DKR for 2015 Dakar Rally

    Peugeot has unveiled the 2008 DKR Race Car, which will compete in the world’s most tough challenge – 2015 Dakar Rally. The extremely muscular vehicle will be driven by Carlos Sainz and Cyril Despres, who will defend the colours of Team Peugeot Total on next January’s Dakar.

    The French manufacturer makes a return after 25 years with a 2008-based racer, which looks quite aggressive. It rolls enormous 37” (94 cm) off-road Michelin tires and has received a large rear wing while the rear doors were removed. There is also a short front overhang to allow a high approach angle.

    Still there, are no further details except that the vehicle will have a two-wheel drive layout and all the necessary improvements to comply with Dakar’s regulations. The 2008 DKR’s breath-taking forms are sure to cause a stir even before the new car starts to kick up dust as it begins to be put through its paces in the colours of Red Bull and Total.

    Peugeot 2008 DKR will be exhibited at the 2014 Beijing Motor Show.

    “We provided Peugeot’s Style Centre with a very precise brief,” commented the Project Leader at Peugeot Sport, Jean-Christophe Pailler.

    “We supplied them with the basic key dimensions, as well as other information such as the cabin space we required, plus the wheel size and the suspension travel. They also had aerodynamic data resulting from our early simulation work.”, he added.

    Peugeot 2008 DKR
    Peugeot 2008 DKR
    Peugeot 2008 DKR

    Source: Peugeot