Stellantis Motorsport unveils the Peugeot 208 Racing
Stellantis Motorsport unveils the Peugeot 208 Racing, an innovative vehicle designed to comply with the introduction of FR6 regulations by the Fédération Française du Sport Automobile (FFSA). As the first manufacturer to enter this category, Stellantis Motorsport is reaffirming its ambition to make motorsport accessible to all, without compromising on safety, quality and performance. Developed in collaboration with experienced drivers and tested under demanding conditions, the 208 Racing embodies the fundamental values of Stellantis Motorsport: dynamism, accessibility and driving pleasure. A genuine racing car, it is equally suited to young talent and experienced drivers.
The Stellantis Motorsport technical team has mobilised all its expertise to make the Peugeot 208 Racing an exemplary model. Technicians, engineers and mechanics have applied methods that have proved their worth in the development of models such as the 208 Rally4, the C3 Rally2 and the 208 Racing Cup. The lion has covered many kilometres in tests, in a wide variety of conditions, to ensure its reliability and durability.
The development of the Peugeot 208 Racing has involved, at every stage, top-level drivers such as Yoann Bonato, Léo Rossel, Alexandre Bengué, Teddy and Jimmy Clairet, as well as the Jordan Berfa – Bastien Dumas team. Their feedback and expertise in fine-tuning have defined a handling and driving experience suited to all types of driver, whether more or less experienced. The Peugeot 208 Racing is developed by drivers, for drivers. Yoann Bonato, five-time French Rally Champion and Stellantis Motorsport development driver, says: “The Peugeot 208 Racing is an easy car to drive, very dynamic and a lot of fun. It’s suitable for drivers of all profiles, and I’ve always enjoyed driving it during my development sessions.” And Léo Rossel adds: ‘It’s a real rally car, which gives you a feeling of safety and allows you to concentrate on driving and note-taking. I would have loved to have made my rally debut with the Peugeot 208 Racing.”
With this project, Stellantis Motorsport reaffirms its long-term commitment to the development of motorsport, making competition more accessible without sacrificing quality and safety.
ACCESSIBILITY:
Accessibility has always been a core value at Stellantis Motorsport. From development to customer support, every one of our departments and employees works to make motorsport more affordable.
More affordable, in terms of driving.
Inspired by its illustrious predecessors, the Peugeot 208 Racing allows crews to concentrate on the essentials: the art of driving. The latest model to emerge from the Peugeot Sport workshops has all the attributes needed to acquire, perfect and master driving techniques: heel-toe, trail braking, load transfer, slip angle, and much more.
The Stellantis Motorsport development teams have optimised every detail to give the crew confidence. The use of top-quality standard mechanical components in the steering and braking systems, as well as the precise adjustment of the ground linkage, ensure a smooth and progressive driving experience. What’s more, the standard Michelin Pilot Sport PS5 tyres, fitted as standard on the Peugeot 208 Racing, easily reach their performance range and deliver smooth, efficient handling.
