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Peugeot unveiled the new 9X8 for the 2024 World Endurance Championship yesterday, showing the addition of a long-rumoured rear wing
Peugeot’s original 9X8 car did not have a rear wing, as they found a way to meet the downforce/drag ratio needed for the WEC’s Hypercar rules without one. However, the car’s development was already too advanced when the tire regulations changed to include 29/34-inch tires instead of 31-inch all around. This caused issues with rear traction due to the narrower rear tires, unlike other leading teams like Toyota, Ferrari, and Porsche. In order to adjust to the new tire sizes and weight distribution requirements, Peugeot had to add a rear wing to the car. Their technical director, Olivier Jansonnie, gives a more in-depth explanation of these challenges. The updated version of the car will be unveiled at the 6 Hours of Imola next month.
