BREEN AND ABBRING IN THE 208T16

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03/24/2014
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PEUGEOT 208 T16 / PEUGEOT RALLY ACADEMY
ERC / GREECE (March 28-30, 2014)
BREEN AND ABBRING IN THE 208T16
The Peugeot Rally Academy’s second outing of the year takes the
squad to the next European Rally Championship clash in Greece
where it will be running the 208 T16 for the very first time. Two cars
have been entered for Craig Breen and Kevin Abbring and they will
be keen to do at least as well as Paolo Andreucci who secured a
podium finish to celebrate the 208 T16’s debut a little more than a
week ago.
From Italy’s Rally del Ciocco to the Acropolis Rally in Greece
The recently homologated 208T16 is already starting to appear in
different championships, beginning with the Italian domestic series
some days ago, and continuing with the next round of the 2014
European Rally Championship in Greece. This weekend’s Acropolis
Rally will see two cars attempt to repeat Andreucci’s excellent
performance in Italy, and a podium finish on the complex and varied
ERC round would effectively be a first class result.
Breen and Abbring to get the ball rolling
Factory Peugeot driver Craig Breen faces his second competition of the
year after coming third in Latvia. This time, he will be behind the wheel
of the 208T16, a car he knows well thanks to his contribution to its
development. In the wake of the Acropolis Rally, his busy programme
will take him to Ireland for the following round of the European
Championship…
Meanwhile, Greece will be Kevin Abbring’s first drive in the 208T16. A
test session this week will provide him with an opportunity to
familiarise himself with the new car, but the Dutchman’s natural speed
and determination will also help him to hit the ground running. Kevin
takes over Jérémi Ancian’s slot at the Peugeot Rally Academy after his
victory on the French 208 Rally Cup in 2013.
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Driver quotes:
Craig Breen: “I’ve done quite a lot of driving in the 208T16 already. I know what it’s capable of and I
would love to be the person who picks up its first victory. It would obviously be nice if that happened
on its ERC debut this weekend but I am perfectly aware that the Acropolis Rally is not the easiest of
events, especially with its mix of dirt and asphalt stages which promises to level the playing field for
everyone. Bryan Bouffier is one of the big favourites in his RRC car.”
Kevin Abbring: “I’m delighted to be back on an international event. This is my reward for winning
last year’s 208 Rally Cup in France. The level of driving on that was very high and I am certain that
the Acropolis Rally will be just as complex a challenge. I have been working well with Craig and
there is a real dialogue between us since we are good friends in addition to being team-mates at the
Peugeot Rally Academy. I can’t wait for the action to begin because I want to make the most of this
opportunity to show my potential and that of the 208T16!”
Craig BREEN – Ireland – 24 years old (born February 2, 1990)
1999-2008: Karting
2008-2014: Rallying (FIA Word Academy winner in 2011, S-WRC champion in 2012)
Peugeot Rally Academy driver since 2013
Kevin ABBRING – Netherlands – 25 years old (born January 20, 1989)
2005-2006: Rallycross (Dutch Ford RST Series champion)
2007-2014: Rallying (208 Rally Cup France champion in 2013)
Selected to join the Peugeot Rally Academy in 2014 thanks to his 208 Rally Cup France title.
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Technical sheet of the 208 T16
ENGINE
Type
Location
Capacity
Number of cylinders
Power (bhp.DIN)
Torque (Nm)
Max engine speed
Injection
Intake
Number of valves
EP6 CDT
Transverse Front
1598 cc
4
280bhp at 6,000rpm
400 Nm at 2,500rpm
7,500rpm
Magneti Marelli High Pressure Direct
Single throttle
16
Mode
Clutch
Gearbox
Differential
TRANSMISSION
Four-wheel drive
Dual disc
Five-speed with sequential control
Two self-locking differentials
Structure and materials
Front suspension
Rear suspension
CHASSIS
Shell + Tubular roll-over bar
Pseudo MacPherson
Pseudo MacPherson
Steering
Wheels
Asphalt wheels
Dirt wheels
BRAKES / STEERING
Alcon 4 pistons
Ø 300 (gravel) 355 (asphalt)
Alcon 4 pistons
Ø 300 (gravel) 355 (asphalt)
Direct with hydraulic assistance
Aluminium monoblock 8''x18'' (asphalt) / 7"x15" (gravel)
225x40x18
215x65x15
Length
Width
Wheelbase
Minimum weight
DIMENSIONS
Idem standard: 3,962mm
1,820mm
2,560mm
1,230 kg (asphalt) / 1,230kg (gravel)
Front brake
Rear brake