WEC Peugeot Sport returning to WEC - Page 3

chernaudi · 4 Dec 2019, 14:16 (Ref:3944743)

I want race cars to do for me ascetically what Victoria Justice does. Sadly, you have to go back to 2003 for the last really beautiful racing car that's been designed. This is what happens when math and science and the wind tunnel govern race car design as well as the desire to go fast, even if it's ugly as sin.

deggis · 4 Dec 2019, 14:26 (Ref:3944746)

Tweet: https://twitter.com/Peugeot/status/1202180505984217088

Story: http://www.dailysportscar.com/2019/1...programme.html

deggis · 4 Dec 2019, 14:39 (Ref:3944749)

The render appears to be a sligtly modified Gran Turismo concept car from 2017.

CTD · 4 Dec 2019, 14:51 (Ref:3944750)

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Originally Posted by deggis

The render appears to be a sligtly modified Gran Turismo concept car from 2017.

Great spot!
The greenhouse also looks very reminiscent of the 905! (from the new rendering)

S griffin · 4 Dec 2019, 15:23 (Ref:3944756)

Looks more like one of those hovercars you get in futuristic shows

helgi · 4 Dec 2019, 15:27 (Ref:3944759)

I do doubt that any math or science or wind tunnel had governed this particular render. And I'm unanimous in that.

TF110 · 4 Dec 2019, 19:47 (Ref:3944843)

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Originally Posted by TF110

Oreca probably already lined up to run a car, that's what I think. And by Oreca, I am thinking Rebellion in the same way that Oreca had a 4th one in addition to the 3 factory 908's.

Seems I guessed correctly! Glad to see Rebellion is going to be using/running a Peugeot or two. Although Oreca isn't mentioned in the PR so I didn't get it all right.

seanyb505 · 5 Dec 2019, 00:43 (Ref:3944884)

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Originally Posted by deggis

The render appears to be a sligtly modified Gran Turismo concept car from 2017.

I knew that looked familiar...

crooky · 7 Dec 2019, 23:37 (Ref:3945464)

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Originally Posted by deggis

The render appears to be a sligtly modified Gran Turismo concept car from 2017.

Stuck the ‘new’ livery that someone had made on Gran Turismo Sport this morning on the L750R and it looks pretty damn good.

The one thing they seemed to have changed, which is a big one. Is changing the car from a front engined layout which would be great to see again after Nissans dismal failure back to a traditional mid engined layout going by the cockpit position.

TF110 · 8 Dec 2019, 04:05 (Ref:3945506)

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Originally Posted by crooky

Stuck the ‘new’ livery that someone had made on Gran Turismo Sport this morning on the L750R and it looks pretty damn good.

The one thing they seemed to have changed, which is a big one. Is changing the car from a front engined layout which would be great to see again after Nissans dismal failure back to a traditional mid engined layout going by the cockpit position.

As they said in their press release... the car will be rear (mid) engine.

chernaudi · 12 Dec 2019, 14:15 (Ref:3946317)

Oreca ending support of Toyota at the end of this WEC season after LM next year. Rumored to be going with Rebellion to Peugeot.

TF110 · 12 Dec 2019, 20:00 (Ref:3946389)

I guess they'll have to find somewhere else besides Paul Ricard to test at. Not sure what else Oreca really provides that Toyota can't cover. Especially after 7 years in the WEC. I can see a new(ish) team like Peugeot wanting their services with the recent experience though.

chernaudi · 12 Dec 2019, 20:09 (Ref:3946391)

Oreca did provide 6-7 mechanics and technicians and David Flourey helped with some design aspects of the TS050's aero package it seems. It also seems that TMG did plan on Oreca moving on to another project as per the SC365 article they (TMG and Oreca) were planning on such a move for at least a couple of years.

As for testing, TMG are based in Cologne, which if I remember correctly isn't too far away from Nurburgring or Spa, and TMG both in the GT-One and current LMP era have frequently tested at Spa.

GasperG · 13 Dec 2019, 09:47 (Ref:3946482)

The real question is what will Oreca provide Peugeot, they do know some Toyota tricks.

Deleted · 13 Dec 2019, 14:41 (Ref:3946529)

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Originally Posted by GasperG

The real question is what will Oreca provide Peugeot, they do know some Toyota tricks.

And before going to Toyota they knew some Peugeot tricks

seanyb505 · 16 Dec 2019, 12:30 (Ref:3946958)

In the hypercar era, they'll know some p2 tricks.

deggis · 20 Feb 2020, 15:12 (Ref:3958761)

Lots of tidbits in this:

https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/...l-development/

Quote:

“We will arrive in the championship in 2022, but we will confirm the exact date at the end of 2021 when we will see how we are in terms of development and reliability.

Also an earlier story with some refreshingly honest answers about the choice between LMH and LMDh:

https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/...-hypercar-lmdh

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“Our decision will be made on the equity of the Balance of Performance and marketing efficiency.

deggis · 21 Feb 2020, 07:42 (Ref:3958929)

https://twitter.com/peugeotsport/sta...962854912?s=19

908HY has found new life as a test bed/mule.

**joeb** · 21 Feb 2020, 12:42 (Ref:3959003)

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Originally Posted by deggis

https://twitter.com/peugeotsport/sta...962854912?s=19

908HY has found new life as a test bed/mule.

I say just roll it out for next season and let the BOP get it wear it needs to be.

TF110 · 21 Feb 2020, 18:36 (Ref:3959091)

https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/...ercar/4690632/ article talks about a deadline Peugeot has set for a decision on hypercar or lmdh. Also, he talks about the minimum weight difference between the two classes but nothing specific. But they do believe the regs between the two should be the same in terms of weight, power etc.

Mike E · 7 Sep 2020, 19:45 (Ref:4000819)

Details expected to be announced at LM.
LMH rather LMDh looking likely.

http://www.dailysportscar.com/2020/0...t-le-mans.html

GT6 · 8 Sep 2020, 06:56 (Ref:4000874)

Fingers crossed it is not another false start, but it would be difficult dropping the flag it this turns out to be another base less publicity stunt.

deggis · 8 Sep 2020, 17:45 (Ref:4000972)

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Originally Posted by GT6

Fingers crossed it is not another false start, but it would be difficult dropping the flag it this turns out to be another base less publicity stunt.

What...? The existence of the program is not in question. It was already announced at the end of last year. The questions are when is the debut and if it is still going to be LMH. Without covid delays we probably would have already had the answers a few months ago.

GT6 · 8 Sep 2020, 17:51 (Ref:4000973)

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Originally Posted by deggis

What...? The existence of the program is not in question. It was already announced at the end of last year. The questions are when is the debut and if it is still going to be LMH. Without covid delays we probably would have already had the answers a few months ago.

The previous car was all ready to go and was pulled out just before the season started, so i am always nervous.

S griffin · 8 Sep 2020, 18:55 (Ref:4000993)

Yeah that was a massive shame when they pulled the plug. All that promise, then they decided to concentrate on other motorsports. We’ll see if lightning will strike twice here

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