Few days ago news broke, almost by surprise, that Peugeot would participate in the climb Pikes Peak. With reduced competition program (stress tests left abruptly last year) rallies and held by the other group brand, Citroen, Peugeot were not many options for media participation and “low cost “.
Were agreed the impact they had victories at Pikes Peak in the glorious era of the 205 Turbo and 405 Turbo 16 16, especially with Ari Vatanen, so have decided to repeat the feat this year with the new Peugeot 208. You know that the pilot in charge of climbing to the top is none other than the master Sebastien Loeb on loan for the occasion by Citroën.
On Monday, it unveiled full pictures of Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peak and its technical details, but for now let us make three teasers. Can not see the car in its entirety, but from what little we see and the dark tone carbon fiber has a menacing air while very attractive. As expected aerodynamic work is huge, the rear spoiler does seem to DTM spoiler Norauto simple. Pikes Peak, which has 156 curves along its 20 km long (elevation ranging from 2,800 m 4,300 m) and it is from last year will be held fully paved June 30.
