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Peugeot plans "big evolution" of Le Mans Hypercar for 2024 WEC
The Peugeot Sport team is undergoing a major overhaul of the 9X8 Le Mans Hypercar, including a change in tire widths. They will switch to narrower front tires and wider rear tires, similar to the setup used by Toyota and Ferrari LMHs. The revised 9X8 will also exploit the ‘evo joker’ rules that allow for performance upgrades during its lifespan. While it’s unclear if the car will feature a conventional rear wing, it is expected that an updated version will begin testing with one soon. The aim is to increase downforce on the rear and decrease it on the front by pushing the weight distribution and aerodynamic center of pressure backwards. Peugeot has made this major upgrade because they feel that the Balance of Performance has not met their expectations. It’s uncertain if the revised 9X8 will be ready for the opening round of the 2024 WEC, but Peugeot may start the season with the existing version before introducing the upgraded car.
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