Peugeot is preparing for the Dakar

Peugeot SUV preparing DKR16 to severe tests.

25 years — so much time Peugeot team to stay away from «Dakar». But motorsport nobody spares and does not let go forever. Therefore, they will soon return to the rally competitions and marathons. So far, the debut on the official page in Instagram.

Peugeot Sport division modernized SUV in 2008 DKR. Now he has a new index DKR16. But not only nominally changed.

Its dimensions are changed in length by 200 mm and the same width.

In turn, the clearance was reduced. As well as front and rear overhangs, the machine can «overcome any off-road, including rivers, sand dunes and high cliffs.»

A new air intakes on the hood and roof.

The car is equipped with a 3-liter twin-turbodizilem V6, which produces 350 hp now and 800 Nm, working together with a 6-speed sequential gearbox.

It was modified suspension. Pick up new magnesium wheels with tires Michelin.


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