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Loeb to Obliterate the Goodwood Hill Climb Run in the Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peak car!

When Peugeot debuted their armed-to-the-teeth T16 Pikes Peak hill climber, we knew that it was going to be a spectacular show; especially with the amazing rally driver Sebastien Loeb piloting the machine. Finishing the ‘Race to the Clouds’ in 8:13.878, it was more than one and a half minute faster than the previous record set …

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2014 Peugeot RCZ R – Official photos released ahead of Goodwood Festival of Speed debut

A few manufacturers have decided that they’ll launch their upcoming new models at a garden party – but when we say party, its actually more of a festival. The Goodwood Festival of Speed has always been THE location to see the world’s best offerings other than Geneva and in fact, its better than Geneva because …

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Sebastien Loeb Smashes the Pikes Peak Hill Climb Record with an 8:13.878!

We have been in awe with Peugeot’s new 875-horsepower 208 T16, packing a massive power for a challenging sprint to the summit of Pikes Peak. Couple that up with nine-time WRC champion Sebastien Loeb, the possibility of them in breaking the record for the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is very high; but the question …

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Sebastien Loeb Tests the Peugeot 208 T16 at Mont Ventoux Before Pikes Peak Debut!

The Peugeot 208 T16 might already be a great machine to behold, but is it all for show and no go for this mean hill-climber? To find out, this Pikes Peak Unlimited-Class competitor takes a day out to Mont Ventoux at the south of France, where the 875-horsepower machine roared across the French mountains for …

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Peugeot’s 208 T16 Pikes Peak Specs Revealed, Packing a Potent 875HP!

Peugeot’s return to Pikes Peak has caught a lot of attention, especially by putting the nine-time world rally champion Sebastien Loeb behind the wheels of their new machine. But we have yet to know how powerful Peugeot’s new unlimited-class machine will punish the 20-kilometer uphill course, that is, until now.
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Sebastien Loeb’s Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peak Racer Revealed!

When we heard the bit that Peugeot is putting Sebastien Loeb to spearhead their assault in the Pikes Peak Hill Climb, we were thrilled to see how their “Unlimited” class race machine will look like. With the cars in such class will carry an output of at least 1,000-horsepower, the 208 T16 Pikes Peak racer …

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Peugeot’s New 208 R5 Replacing the 207 S2000 in the IRC

As the Peugeot 207’s position in the European line up was replaced by the 208, it is expected for such a transition will also take place to Peugeot’s podium-grabbing 207 S2000 International Rally Championship car. And one would not have to wait long as with the world-renowned Paris Motor Show commencing at Peugeot’s own backyard, …

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Rumour: Ford To Introduce 350hp Focus RS ClubSport; Next-Gen Focus RS To Feature A Hybrid System

“The best handling front-wheel-drive car in the world” – that’s what BTCC Champion Jason Plato had to say when he drove the Ford Focus RS on Britain’s “other motoring show”, Fifth Gear. And now  rumour has it that the Focus RS is about to get even more hardcore before it officially bows out to be …

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