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Posts Tagged ‘HDI FAP’
Team Peugeot Total’s final full-scale dress rehearsal ahead of the 2010 Le Mans 24 Hours ended in the squad’s fourth straight one-two finish, with Spa-Francorchamps providing the backdrop to a race that was particularly rich in valuable lessons, dramatic turnarounds and heart-stopping thrills.
The weekend got off to a great start for Team Peugeot Total with Sébastien Bourdais putting the No3 Peugeot 908 HDi FAP onto pole position with a time of 1m 57.884s and the No2 car taking third position.
Race day started, however, with drama at the first corner when Pedro Lamy starting from pole-position made a small mistake and spun on the damp track at the first corner dropping him down to ninth position overall. The race was then interrupted by a number of safety car interventions. Working to the latest safety car-related regulations – which were not applied with the greatest of precision – proved a complex exercise! As a result, although the three Peugeot 908 HDi FAPs had topped the leader board, the No7 Audi suddenly found itself in front after pitting with an advantage of almost a minute because the red light at the pit-lane exit had not been switched on!
When the race resumed Team Peugeot Total upped its pace, both in the pits and on the racetrack and chased down the lead Audi, only for the race to be interrupted again when an electricity power-cut affected the region and forced the organisers to suspend the race for safety reasons.
With power restored the race got underway again and the spectators were able to watch a thrilling fight as the Peugeot drivers lap by lap chased down the leading Audi. Sébastien Bourdais, then second overall in the No3 car, managed to bridge the gap to Capello on Lap 64. That sparked off a breathtaking fight between the two drivers which led to some exceptional passing manoeuvres before the Peugeot took the lead on Lap 71. Sébastien then handed over to Simon Pagenaud who valiantly defended his advantage, despite a rain shower an hour before the finish. He took the risk of staying out on medium-compound tyres in the tricky conditions, unlike his Audi rivals who opted for “intermediates”. This gamble paid off handsomely due to the superior performance of the Peugeot compared to the Audi, and the No3 car went on to win by more than a minute. It was Bourdais’ first victory with Peugeot which has now gone unbeaten at Spa since 2007.
Stéphane Sarrazin also stayed out on slicks in the No2 Peugeot, although he did switch to softer tyres as he called on every bit of his talent to chase down the Audi. He passed the Audi just two laps from the end to secure Team Peugeot Total’s fourth consecutive one-two finish after Le Mans and Petit Le Mans in 2009, and the win in Sebring in March.
The No1 Peugeot 908 HDi FAP nearly made it a clean sweep for Peugeot but for an off track excursion whilst being driven by Marc Gené just 30 minutes from the end of the race.
Final Positions
1 – Peugeot 908 HDi FAP (Bourdais / Pagenaud / Lamy), 139 Laps
2 – Peugeot 908 HDi FAP (Montagny / Sarrazin), +1m 8.308s
3 – Audi R15 (McNish / Kristensen / Capello), +1m 26.215s
4- Peugeot 908 HDi FAP (Gene / Wurz / Davidson), +1 lap
5 – Audi R15 (Rockenfeller / Dumas / Bernhard), +2 laps
Fastest race lap: Franck Montagny (1m 59.797s)
Tags: 908, 908 HDi FAP, Diesel 908, Diesel Race, HDI FAP, Le Mans, Pug Diesel, pug race
Posted in Diesel News, HDi Topics
Peugeot reigns with another one-two finish
Poor weather brings race to an early finish
Peugeot 908 HDi FAP follows Le Mans success with another win
After several days of searing heat, the Georgian weather took a turn for the worse today. A cocktail of showers, storms and flooding caused the race to be interrupted shortly before the halfway point, with the N°08 Peugeot of Montagny and Sarrazin lapping ahead of the N°07 machine of Minassian and Lamy. In the end, the organisers chose not to send the cars back out, handing Peugeot its second one-two finish of the year following its triumph in the Le Mans 24 Hours in June.
Not once in the past 11 years has the 10-hour Petit Le Mans endurance race unfolded and ended in such appalling conditions. Following the intense heat that marked qualifying, the heavens opened early on race day, prompting the warm-up session to be delayed, and the cars were forced to line up on the grid immediately after the handful of warm-up laps that were actually completed. This situation didn’t make life easy for Team Peugeot Total which was unable to fine-tune its wet weather set-up prior to the start, especially since the 908 HDi FAP had never previously competed in such conditions.
The early part of the race soon saw the two French cars lose their lead and they were unable to match the pace of the Audis which took control of proceedings. The track then dried out a little on a couple of occasions in the course of the first hour, however, and that gave first Pedro Lamy and Nicolas Minassian in the N°07 car a chance to close to within a handful of seconds of McNish’s pace-setting Audi. Meanwhile, the N°08 sister car of Franck Montagny and Stéphane Sarrazin – which had trailed the leaders by as much as two laps at one point – succeeded in making up ground thanks to a carefully thought through strategy.
The displays of the two 908 HDi FAPs under the seven safety cars and the return of dry conditions then enabled the two Peugeot crews to take the battle to the McNish/Capello Audi, which led to a thrilling scrap and some breathtaking passing. A further safety-car intervention, the return of torrential rain and a spin by McNish put the seal on the final positions when the race was red flagged for safety reasons after 4 hours and 48 minutes! The teams remained in the starting blocks for almost four hours as they waited for the re-start, but in the end the organisers chose not to send the cars back out…
Bruno FAMIN: “Following the delayed warm-up, we had just five laps to set up the cars, and we started the N°07 car in a predominantly wet weather set-up, with the N°08 running dry weather settings. Intermediate tyres are not permitted in the United States, so we had to make do with full wets before we were able to switch directly to slicks. When the track eventually dried out, both cars proved very quick and we were able to run a double-stint strategy thanks to the consistency and performance of our tyres. At the same time, we coped very well with the safety car periods to catch and ultimately pass the Audis.”
Stéphane SARRAZIN: “We started the race with a low downforce set-up which made my first stint very difficult indeed. However, as soon as we switched to slicks, we were able to revert to a qualifying pace. It’s nice to win after finishing second so often!”
Franck MONTAGNY: “It’s great to have won the mini Le Mans! It all feels very weird, but I think the organisers were right to stop the race, because the conditions really were dangerous. We had an excellent strategy and our car was very fast once we were able to run on slick tyres.”
Olivier QUESNEL: “We came here with the aim of using this race as a work session, while at the same time endeavouring to win. The entire team functioned very well and our drivers didn’t make a single mistake despite the awesome conditions. We really made a big effort to win today and we can now look back at a great record in 2009 thanks to our one-two at Le Mans, our win at Spa, our second place at Sebring and our performance here at Road Atlanta today. Not to mention the all-Peugeot podium on January’s Rallye Monte-Carlo and the Drivers’ and Manufacturers’ titles we have just secured in the Intercontinental Rally Challenge thanks to subsidiary-run programmes.”
PETIT LE MANS – final positions:
1, Peugeot 908 HDi FAP 08 (Sarrazin/Montagny)
2, Peugeot 908 HDi FAP 07 (Minassian/Lamy), +2.011s
3, Audi (Capello/McNish), +3.465s
4, Audi (Luhr/Werner), +1 lap
5, Oreca (Panis/Dumas/Lapierre), +3 laps.
Tags: 908 Diesel, HDi, HDI FAP, Peugeot Diesel, Peugeot Diesel Racing, Peugeot Le Mans, Pug Diesel, Pug Le Mans Diesel, Pug Racing
Posted in Diesel News, Diesel Owners Club
- 200 bhp – 76.35 mpg and 95 g/km of CO2
- Four-wheel drive
- Multi-link rear suspension
- First public viewing at the 63rd Frankfurt Motor Show
At the Frankfurt Motor Show, Peugeot will unveil a concept version of its exciting RCZ 2+2 coupé, the RCZ HYbrid4. Based on the same power train as the 3008 Hybrid4, it is powered by a 2.0 litre HDi FAP diesel engine with a maximum power of 163 bhp and a 37 bhp electric motor giving a total power output of 200 bhp.
Its creation clearly demonstrates the flexibility of the Peugeot HYbrid4 technology and the marque’s desire to offer this technology in different vehicle types across its model range (crossover, coupé ….)
With the innovative HYbrid4 technology, the RCZ HYbrid4 concept car achieves a level of fuel consumption and CO2 emissions previously unheard of in the world of the sports car: 76.35 mpg and just 95 g/km of CO2. This clearly shows that performance and respect for the environment are achievable together in one vehicle.
The RCZ HYbrid4 is powered by a 2.0 litre 163 bhp HDi diesel engine at the front and a 37 bhp electric power train at the rear. This gives a maximum power output of 200 bhp and a maximum torque of 221 lb ft at the front and 147 lb ft at the rear.
The hybrid power train also benefits the dynamic performance of the vehicle as the rear suspension now becomes a multi-link arrangement due to the HYbrid4 rear power train module, which also provides four-wheel drive.
The RCZ HYbrid4 concept car illustrates more than ever a new chapter in the history of Peugeot’s “lifestyle vehicles” and shows that, in the future, performance can live happily alongside respect for the environment.
Tags: HDI FAP, Hybrid Diesel, HYbrid4, Peugeot HDi, Peugeot Hybrid, Peugeot RCZ Hybrid4, Pug Hybrid4, Pug RCZ, RCZ Hybrid
Posted in Diesel News, Diesel Owners Club
- New Dual Clutch System (DCS) model brings automatic choice
- Subtle style enhancements on all 4007 models
- DCS automatic models distinguished by twin tailpipes
The 4007 is Peugeot’s first compact all-terrain vehicle, available with either five or seven seat versions, and is particularly appreciated for its dynamic attributes, combining high performance engines with an innovative integral electronic transmission and chassis components worthy of a saloon car.
With the launch of a 2.2-litre HDi FAP 156 bhp version now fitted with a semi-automatic gearbox and dual clutch, the 4007 further demonstrates that it is possible to combine adventure, automation, environmental efficiency and driving enjoyment.
Dual Clutch System (DCS)
To meet the increasing expectations of customers in terms of versatility and driving pleasure, the 4007 makes use of its new gearbox with cutting-edge technology; the Dual Clutch System.
This technique consists of automating the gear changes on a manual gearbox and using two clutches to transmit the engine torque. The first clutch is located on the even-numbered gears while the second clutch is fitted to the odd-numbered gears. A fine-tuned electronic management system anticipates the gear changes and hydraulically operates one of the two clutches, which operate in parallel, within a few tenths of a second without a torque converter. As such, one shaft is always connected and changing from one gear to another takes place in just a few tenths of a second, resulting in exceptionally smooth driving. Gear changing is quick and smooth with no interruption in the supply of torque. 
In short, the Dual Clutch System ensures smooth driving without a clutch pedal while retaining all the dynamism and efficiency of a car equipped with a manual gearbox.
6-speed DCS automatic
The semi-automatic gearbox chosen for the 4007 is equipped with six speeds to make best use of the performance from the 2.2-litre HDi FAP 156 bhp engine. The choice of wet clutch technology has been favoured to transmit the generous amount of torque produced by this engine (380Nm at 2000rpm).
A versatile gearbox, the DCS 6-speed box can be managed in two ways: in automatic mode with two operating programmes (Drive or Sport) or in semi-automatic mode (Sequential) by using the gear selection paddles located behind the steering wheel.
Driving aids
The DCS 6 has the advantage of an adaptation program for slopes or inclines. The computer (ECU) authorises engine braking power according to the contours of the road to augment smooth driving. In the same vein, hill start assistance is another feature, derived from the ESP system; it automatically holds the vehicle for a few seconds to assist the vehicle in pulling away from a start.
The assurance of a dynamic and responsible SUV
The latest generation 2.2-litre HDi FAP 156 bhp engine that powers the 4007 with the DCS automatic is in keeping with the concept of efficient environmental performance.
The 4007 2.2-litre HDi FAP DCS automatic performs very favourable results in terms of energy consumption versus performance and services delivered (on-demand four-wheel-drive, seven seater on all DCS models) to confirm that it really is possible to combine dynamism and automation with environmental efficiency:
- 38.7 MPG on the Combined Cycle
- 192g/km CO2 (the same SE spec manual version is 191g/km CO2)
Enhanced attractive design
A distinctive vehicle with its characteristic feline styling, the latest 4007 incorporates new features of style that enhance the appearance and status of Peugeot’s SUV.
On the inside, new elegant edging trim surrounds the instrument panel visor and front door strips, while the air conditioning controls has chrome trim finish. The multi-function display, located between the two instrument panel dials has a new colour graphic interface, made possible by the use of an LCD matrix.
Finally, on the outside 4007 DCS automatic models, available in SE and GT trim (both equipped as standard with seven seats), are distinguished by twin tailpipes.
This new version, to be presented for the first time at next week’s Frankfurt Motor Show, is now available to order. The 4007 range starts at £23,345 (on-the-road) with the DCS automatic, with the SE trim, start from £24,545 (on-the-road).
Tags: 4007, 4007 HDI, HDI 4007, HDI FAP, HDI Peugeot, HDI Pug, Peugeot 4007, Peugeot DCS, Pug 4007
Posted in Diesel News, Diesel Owners Club
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