The prototype Peugeot company called DKR 3008, built around a tubular frame, its body panels are made from carbon fiber. Suspension SUV, the remaining rear-drive, front and rear double wishbone. Moreover, in each of two wheels and one suspension spring.
The previous prototype shorter by 28 mm. Dimensions of new items — 4312 h2200. Fuel tank capacity of 400 liters.
Under the hood is mounted 340-horsepower 3-liter bi-turbo diesel V6, working together with a 6-speed sequential gearbox. Top speed is limited at around 200 kilometers per hour.
The prototype was developed in collaboration with Red Bull, Sparco, Total and BF Goodrich.
The first test pilot to Carlos Sainz. The prototype will be held run-in the rally-raid in Morocco from 3 to 7 October.
Recall, on the «Dakar-2016» winners in the left pilot Peugeot factory team Stephane Peterhansel. This is his twelfth victory, call it value for won marathons on a motorcycle and a car.
On the «Dakar-2017» (it will take place from 1 to 14 January), the team will represent Peugeot Carlos Sainz, Cyril Despres, Stephane Peterhansel and Sebastien Loeb.
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