Spider 207 Cup: Goes for Evolution in 2008

[Plex]

With the lessons of the inaugural season behind it, Peugeot Sport has introduced a certain number of changes on both the technical and sporting fronts concerning the Spiders that will race in 2008.

To begin with, the Spider 207 and the 207 Spider Cup will be known respectively as the Spider THP and the THP Spider Cup. The acronym THP stands for Turbo High Pressure which refers to the powerplant that powers both the Spider and the 207 LW (which races at the Rencontres Peugeot Sport meetings), as well as many of the brand's road cars. The 1.6-litre THP engine is the fruit of collaboration between the PSA and BMW Groups.

TECHINCAL EVOLUTIONS

Under the control of Peugeot Sport's technical department, the Spider THP will feature several evolutions aimed at giving it extra power and enhanced pleasure at the wheel. The development drivers for this work were St�phane Sarrazin and Dino Lunardi.

�� Compared with the power output of the Spider 207 (175hp), the Spider THP will deliver 220bhp thanks to work on the mapping, turbo settings and intake air cooling.

�� One consequence is an improved power-to-weight ratio

�� Braking performance has been uprated to match the characteristics of the new engine

�� Steering - for enhanced feedback of information to the driver

�� More liberal regulations. Previously, it was only possible to adjust the tracking. From 2008, teams will be able to profit from their experience to assist the drivers by working on settings such as camber and ride-height which is now permitted.

�� It is now possible to consult data

�� Extra rear downforce for enhanced aerodynamic balance

�� Enhanced reliability

Specification update kits are available free to 2007 competitors who register for the 2008 THP Spider Cup.

Nothing else changes

Tubular chassis. Complies with the requirements of the ACO regulations, especially concerning the roll-cage (LMP1 and LMP2 cars). The rear of the car is redolent of Sport Prototype cars of the 1970s, with a short engine cowling and no rear spoiler. Engine: 1.6-litre THP (1,598cc), transverse mid-rear Gearbox: six-speed sequential dog engagement gearbox with steering wheel-mounted paddle-shift controls.

Tyres: Michelin 21/65/18 (Slicks: S8B. Rain tyres: P2C)

REGULATIONS

Several classifications will be produced:

�� Overall

�� Nations Cup

�� Network Challenge

�� Team Challenge

�� European Classification (Monza, Silverstone, N�rburgring, Spa, Pau)

�� French classification (Dijon, Pau, Val de Vienne, Magny-Cours, Spa)

�� Ladies Classification

Prize-money: a prize-fund of �13,600 will be distributed after each race (including �2,800 for the Ladies Classification)

All results to count towards the end-of-year points total.

The champion will win a 207 CC road car plus a test drive in the 908 HDi FAP.

The second-placed driver will win a 207 SW and the third-placed driver a 207 RC. The next seven drivers in the overall classification will share the sum of �48,000.

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[Rory Phoulorie]

What's this series supposed to be? Some kind of stepping stone into those open cockpit LMP cars?

[Plex]

I not sure if its a stepping stone LMP cars but it schedule for next yr...