Zoom Peugeot aiming for additional success in 2008

In addition to its busy programme with the 908 within the Le Mans Series, Peugeot Sport faces an equally active season this year with its motor sport promotional package which, in 2007, saw the introduction of three new models based on the 207, including the Super 2000 version.

From its maiden season, the 207 Super 2000 emerged as a benchmark in its category, winning several rally titles, including the Portuguese and Polish national championships as well as both the Manufacturers' and Drivers' crowns in the Intercontinental Rally Challenge.

Programmes with the 207 Super 2000 are already being planned by Peugeot Belgium, Peugeot Spain, Peugeot Hungary, Peugeot Italy, Peugeot Poland, Peugeot Portugal and Peugeot Sweden.

"In addition to the 22 cars delivered in 2007, a further 30 cars have been sold to importers, subsidiaries and privateers. They will be contesting their national championships or flying Peugeot's colours in the IRC in keeping with the spirit of this series which sees itself as complementary to and not a rival to the WRC," said Michel Barge, Director of Peugeot Sport.

In other rallying programmes, the Peugeot 206 Cup will once again be run in France, although this will be the final year of the series. The 2008 calendar features six rounds (three on gravel, three on asphalt) before the series switches to a new 207-based car in 2009.

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Source: Peugeot Sport