The Spider 207 which has just debuted at the Paris Motorshow, was
developed from the 20Cup concept car but features a more conventional
4-wheel architecture and a rear transverse engine.
The Spider, to be driven in a single-class category will provide
intense and genuine driving pleasure, combined with the use of a
production engine offering a high level of torque and reliability. This
category will be the curtain raiser to all five rounds of the Le Mans
Series and an extra event will also take place in France as part of the
Recontres Peugeot Sport.
The 207 Spider embodies the attributes of both LMP1 and LMP2 cars and
complies with ACO regulations, particularly in regards to rollover
protection. Its rear design is reminiscent of the Sport Prototype cars
of the 1970's, with its short engine cowling with no rear spoiler.
Weighing only 720kg, the Spider is powered by a high pressure
turbo-charged 1.6-litre petrol engine, developing 128kW of power and
240Nm of torque, from a low 1600rpm through to 4500rpm on a constant
basis. The 207 Spider sits on 18 inch aluminium monobloc rims, with
power fed through a Sadev ST 74-14, 6 speed dog ring gearbox, featuring
sequential gear selection actuated by paddles on the steering wheel.
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