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6 H. of Fuji / Hypercar - The BoP revealed ; What effect does it have on the Peugeot 9X8?

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4 Sep. 2022 • 12:05
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Thibaut Villemant
It was eagerly awaited, here it is. Who has gained weight since Monza? Who has gained power? It's all here...
MPS Agency / Laurent Cartalade

Here we are. Monza already seems far away, too far away, and we are already looking forward to seeing how far the Peugeot 9X8 has come since its Lombard baptism. But also to see the impact that the lioness' performance has had on the Balance of Performance.

 

The Autodromo nazionale and Fuji Speedway are certainly different tracks, but it is worth remembering that the Japanese track has the second longest straight of the season after Le Mans. And for good reason, it is 1.5 km long.

Some changes are to be noted at all levels. If the table above is worth a thousand words, the major change is probably the drop in energy allocated per stint to the Alpine, which returns to a level relatively similar to that available at Le Mans. As a result, the A480 loses 17kW at 5000rpm and up to 29kW at 8500rpm.

 

The Toyota and the Peugeot have seen their overweight decrease while their power level remains stable. As for the Glickenhaus, if it does appear on this table, there is no need to remind you that it will unfortunately not be taking part in the 6 Hours of Fuji. 

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