Peugeot 208 R2

by Stellantis, in Documentation Peugeot

Peugeot 208 R2 is the mostsold rally car in Peugeot Sport history. More than 450 have been sold since its release in 2012.

Technical sheet

CHASSIS 

Structure : Bodyshell reinforced by welded, multipoint rollcage

ENGINE

Type : EP6C naturally aspired (special pistons, con-rods, camshafts)

Bore x stroke : 77 x 85.8mm 

Capacity : 1,598 cc

Max power : 189 bhp at 7,800 rpm

Max torque : 190 Nm at 6,300 rpm

Specific output : 116 bhp/l

Distribution : Double overhead camshafts with VVT intake and exhaust

Fuel feeding : Indirect injection (Magneti Marelli unit), motorized single throttle valve

 

CLUTCH 

Type : Mono-disc cerametallic, hydraulic command

TRANSMISSION 

Type : Front wheel drive

Gearbox : 5-speed sequential gearbox, manual control

Differentials : Mechanical, self-locking

 

BRAKES 

Front : Ventilated and floating discs 310 mm (tarmac) and 285 mm (gravel), Alcon 4 pistons calipers

Rear : Solid discs 290 mm, Alcon 2 pistons calipers

Handbrake : Hydraulic control

SUSPENSIONS 

Type : McPherson

Shock absorbers : Öhlins three way adjustable (low and high speed compression, rebound), adjustable hydraulic bump stops

WHEELS 

Tarmac : Rims 6.5x16" - 19/60-16  tyres

Gravel : Rims 6x15" - 17/64-15 tyres

DIMENSIONS, WEIGHT AND CAPACITIES 

Length - Width : 3,962 mm - 1,739 mm

Wheel base : 2,538 mm

Fuel tank : 60 liters

Weight : 1,030 kg minimum / 1,180 with driver and co-driver (according to FIA R2)