Group C was a motorsport category introduced by the FIA in 1982. This was used to distinguish between sports car racing and touring cars and GTs. It was established in 1993. This article will be about the Peugeot 905, and the engine it powered. Continue reading to find out more about this fascinating car. The Peugeot 905 is a sports-prototype that competed at the 1992 Indianapolis 500. Despite its relatively limited performance, it's still a fascinating ride.
Peugeot's 905
Peugeot entered the World Sportscar Championship 1991 with its Group C model 905. The car performed well its first year in Championship but was heavily penalised because of its age. In the first hour of the competition, it had the lead, but it was not able to finish the race. Despite being penalized, the 905 was able to develop further and won the Suzuka race and Le Mans. It was also the fastest during qualifying.
Peugeot's 905 motor
The Peugeot 905 was an aerodynamically challenging low-wide sports prototype. The rearwing was large enough for it to act as a biplane. The 905's V10 motor was similar to F1 engines of the 1990s. This powerful engine weighed over one thousand pounds and produced seven hundred and fifty horsepower. Peugeot's 905 team was a force to be reckoned with at Le Mans and in other motorsport competitions.
Peugeot 905 car
Peugeot's 905 is a group C car that is very interesting. Its two-seat layout reminds one of a modern F1 racer. The car had a very short nose and steep ascent angles. There was a broad sweep above the front wheels. This nose helped the car's cooling system, which was important for boosting horsepower and efficiency. Another interesting feature of the 905 Evo is the rear wheel, which lost its signature covers.
Peugeot's 905 sports-prototype
The Peugeot 905 sports-prototyper, a car that is an evolution of its Le Mans-winning sports cars, is called the Peugeot 905 sports-prototyper. The 905 was revealed in 1989. It first participated in the FIA World Sports Prototype Championship, 1990. The winning combination of the naturally aspirated, 3.5-liter V10 engine with carbon fiber chassis made it a winning car. It was also the first French car to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans, twice.
Peugeot's 905 racecar
The Peugeot 905 race car was an extraordinary racing car. It competed in the Group C championships from 1986 to 1993. Dassault aerodynamics experts from France helped develop this second generation model. The 3.5-liter V10 engine produced 670 horsepower. The car was louder than a Formula One car and produced 670 BHP.
FAQ
How can race car drivers prepare for a race.
Most race car drivers warm up their engines before the race.
It involves running their engines for a certain amount of time.
Once they are ready, they may start the race.
What is the average race duration?
Different races have different lengths.
There are endurance races that go on for several days.
Sprint races and other races are shorter.
How many kinds of car racing can you imagine?
There are two main types in car racing: open and closed-wheel. Open wheel races include IndyCar, NASCAR, Champ Car, Formula One, etc. Closed-wheel races include Formula 3000, DTM, GP2, etc.
Statistics
- In 2013 Ferrari had an estimated team budget of $470 million, while elite IndyCar teams have an estimated annual budget of $15 million, according to FormulaMoney. (businessinsider.com)
- According to Toyota, the 390-hp-plus 2019 Yaris WRC runs out of gearing after 124 mph, 19 mph less than the crazy Yaris GR that's currently sitting on dealer lots outside of the U.S. BONUS: (motortrend.com)
- According to AutoSport, IndyCar's top speeds are 380km/h or 236 mph. (motorbiscuit.com)
- Forget the 200-mph battles of the late 1980s; no one, not even McLaren itself, predicted the inimitable F1 would go as fast as it did. (motortrend.com)
- According to thepostgame.com, “The Daytona 500 is one of four ‘restrictor plate' races on NASCAR's calendar, given both safety and competitive concerns for the long track and its famous 31-degree banking in its four corners.” (defensivedriving.com)
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