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Friday favourite: The Peugeot "spaceship" that wowed an F1 veteran
Christian Klien considers the Peugeot 908 turbodiesel LMP1 machine his favorite racing car, despite only racing it five times. Winning the 2009 Spa 1000km was a highlight for him, as the 908 was a very fast car with a lot of power and downforce. Klien’s involvement with the Peugeot factory squad was limited due to his role as BMW-Sauber’s Formula 1 test and reserve driver. He enjoyed the Le Mans experience with the 908, and appreciated the unique driving experience of a diesel engine, with its high torque and power. Klien’s first competitive outing with the car was at the 2008 Le Mans 24 Hours, where he finished third after encountering various setbacks. Standing on the podium at Le Mans was an incredible feeling for him, especially after years of struggling in Formula 1.
