Peugeot 908 testing 2007 - Page 5

JAG · 30 Jan 2008, 01:56 (Ref:2116729)

Doesn't count for qualifying.

Point taken though.

I'll cut the ACO some slack, they appear content with the 2007 race and qualifying pace by virtue of even giving diesels potentially more performance with the P1 weight break, I guess they took the track changes into consideration.

Still petrol P1's were at least 3 seconds off 3.30 during the race, nevermind running consistently under that pace, which is what counts, so they at least have much to find to match 2007 diesel pace, nevermind 2008 pace!

The Badger · 30 Jan 2008, 08:41 (Ref:2116842)

Their talking about a new Emirates based sponsor for Pug . I cant see it being an oil related company as there is already "Total" sponsorship on the car , but the airline "Emirates" is big into advertising , and that might also coincide with the soon expected Airbus A380 for their fleet .

Just a thought is all .

Those Sebring times are still looking good . I wonder if Audi are sandbagging again ?

jhansen · 30 Jan 2008, 18:34 (Ref:2117222)

The fastest lap time of a session for a given car tells us nothing. What I'd love to know is the kind of times they are getting on long runs (read race pace). If we could compare Audi and Peugeot in that respect we'd learn a lot.

gwyllion · 30 Jan 2008, 19:23 (Ref:2117253)

Quote:

Nic Minassian: "Hopefully, we will be back for the race (an announcement is expected by Feb. 15). It will be a great battle with Audi, Acura and Penske."

source: http://www.americanlemans.com/News/Article.aspx?ID=3910

Cayenne · 30 Jan 2008, 20:48 (Ref:2117302)

The Pug in high speed corners especially all of 17 the car has a lot of tire screeching. I have never heard this amount of noise from tires on any car at Sebring. Does anyone have any input on this noise?

AU N EGL · 30 Jan 2008, 21:10 (Ref:2117318)

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Originally Posted by Cayenne

The Pug in high speed corners especially all of 17 the car has a lot of tire screeching. I have never heard this amount of noise from tires on any car at Sebring. Does anyone have any input on this noise?

On the edge of tire grip is when tires normally talk.

HORNDAWG · 30 Jan 2008, 21:23 (Ref:2117327)

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Originally Posted by Cayenne

The Pug in high speed corners especially all of 17 the car has a lot of tire screeching. I have never heard this amount of noise from tires on any car at Sebring. Does anyone have any input on this noise?

You probably have but the cars engine was much louder so you didn't notice it as much.

L.P.

tblincoe · 30 Jan 2008, 22:40 (Ref:2117376)

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Originally Posted by jhansen

The fastest lap time of a session for a given car tells us nothing. What I'd love to know is the kind of times they are getting on long runs (read race pace). If we could compare Audi and Peugeot in that respect we'd learn a lot.

...and I'd be more than happy to compile a table and analysis of such times; unfortunately though the ALMS is the only ACO-based series/event that doesn't release full race or session results.

AU N EGL · 30 Jan 2008, 22:58 (Ref:2117393)

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Originally Posted by tblincoe

...and I'd be more than happy to compile a table and analysis of such times; unfortunately though the ALMS is the only ACO-based series/event that doesn't release full race or session results.

It should be here: http://www.americanlemans.com/Compet...sonPoints.aspx

Send them an email and ask

tblincoe · 31 Jan 2008, 02:10 (Ref:2117460)

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Originally Posted by AU N EGL

It should be here: http://www.americanlemans.com/Compet...sonPoints.aspx

Send them an email and ask

Already did a couple times last season, even offered to pay a fee for their troubles.

Tom908V12 · 31 Jan 2008, 09:20 (Ref:2117600)

Official Peugeot-Sport announcement of program and drivers the friday 15th february in Paris !!!

gwyllion · 31 Jan 2008, 10:50 (Ref:2117651)

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Originally Posted by Tom908V12

Official Peugeot-Sport announcement of program and drivers the friday 15th february in Paris !!!

This date was mentioned earlier in this thread

http://tentenths.com/forum/showthrea...53#post2117253

gwyllion · 31 Jan 2008, 13:13 (Ref:2117748)

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Originally Posted by E46

www.sportmotores.es is reporting a last minute new: Ricardo Zonta confirmed during a Speed TV interview in Daytona 24hr that he will drive for Peugeot at LM. He tested 908 at Paul Ricard two weeks ago. Great news.

Zonta set for Le Mans with Peugeot (autosport.com)

Tom908V12 · 31 Jan 2008, 15:50 (Ref:2117856)

Thanks for the new link Gwyllion, I was wondering why the news about Zonta were only on Sportmotores

Even the brazilian medias don't talk about the news

**Bentley03** · 31 Jan 2008, 16:26 (Ref:2117865)

The more names I hear linked with Peugeot, the more I believe we will see a third Pug at Le Mans.

Mal · 31 Jan 2008, 17:10 (Ref:2117893)

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Originally Posted by Bentley03

The more names I hear linked with Peugeot, the more I believe we will see a third Pug at Le Mans.

Or possibly more involvment in ALMS? I know it makes no sense for Peugeot, but maybe this rumoured major new sponsor has a say in it?

jhansen · 31 Jan 2008, 17:14 (Ref:2117895)

I can see a third car being present at Le Mans. Winning that race must be their main priority at this point in time. Not to mention, they will be taking Audi on in the LMS (and maybe Sebring). I can't see anything else beyond that.

**Bentley03** · 31 Jan 2008, 17:45 (Ref:2117921)

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Originally Posted by jhansen

I can see a third car being present at Le Mans. Winning that race must be their main priority at this point in time. Not to mention, they will be taking Audi on in the LMS (and maybe Sebring). I can't see anything else beyond that.

When Peugeot first announced their programme, they stated that 2007 would be a year of 'learning' and that in 2008 the target would be to win Le Mans. Assuming that statement still stands, they would surely want to take on Audi with the same number of cars. I guess all will be revealed on the 15th February.

**Bentley03** · 1 Feb 2008, 10:17 (Ref:2118202)

This is a bit of a treat...........

Nice 15 minute SpeedTV video covering Peugeot's experiences at the WDWT:

Link

Mariska · 1 Feb 2008, 10:54 (Ref:2118231)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom908V12

Official Peugeot-Sport announcement of program and drivers the friday 15th february in Paris !!!

On Alex Wurz's birthday!

gwyllion · 1 Feb 2008, 13:04 (Ref:2118342)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bentley03

Nice 15 minute SpeedTV video covering Peugeot's experiences at the WDWT:

Link

The mechanics keep covering the front suspension and engine bay. Amazing.

gwyllion · 5 Feb 2008, 16:55 (Ref:2121755)

Murphy thinks Peugeot will do Sebring and Petit Le Mans: http://murphythebear.com/blog/2008/0...te-fords-more/

JAG · 5 Feb 2008, 23:12 (Ref:2122038)

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Originally Posted by gwyllion

The mechanics keep covering the front suspension and engine bay. Amazing.

That's because they have some trick electronic bits and pieces from the WRC program..........apparently.

gwyllion · 6 Feb 2008, 07:50 (Ref:2122201)

Mmm, like windscreen wipers

Tom908V12 · 6 Feb 2008, 08:25 (Ref:2122224)

Two interesting non-official informations about Peugeot drivers for 2008 Le Mans !!!

Peugeot spokesman after Sebring test told a canadian newspaper that Jacques Villeneuve is still possible for the Le Mans race in the team !!!

Today Auto-Hebdo magazine reveals that ex-F1 driver Jean-Pierre Beltoise's son Anthony would be part of the team in the third 908

If we gather all the non-official informations regarding drivers, we have the complete Peugeot crews for the Le Mans race

908 number 7: Gené/Minassian/Villeneuve
908 number 8: Lamy/Sarrazin/Montagny
908 number ?: Beltoise/Wurz/Zonta

Can't wait for the 15th february to see if my guess is true

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