Tuesday 23rd September 2014

Peugeot 2008 DKR testing vid

So how does 2WD really cope with off-roading? See here!

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'Built for desert. Built for Dakar' concludes Peugeot's latest video for the 2008 DKR. It's been testing out in more challenging terrain (well, more challenging for France) in preparation for its Dakar debut in January.

The DKR is notable for being a two-wheel drive rally raid car. Yep, it's taking on the Dakar without the advantage of four driven wheels. You'll see in the video the advantages that should bring while conveniently ignoring what appears a significant traction problem.

But having said that, it looks more than comfortable through the wind turbines of on the dirt tracks of Chateau de Lastours. It looks fantastic actually, shrugging off undulations, sliding everywhere and appearing rather quick indeed.

With the European cars leaving for Argentina on November 19 the 2008 DKR will now be entering its final stages of testing. The event itself begins on January 4, with Peugeot keen to prove 2WD can work on the Dakar and continue its recent rallying success from the Pikes Peak victory. We can't wait to see it!

Watch the vid here.

 

[Theallotmentman]

It's great that's it's being different but at the end of the day why risk not having 4wd? Also I can't stand the pretentiousness or calling a driver a pilot. Pilots fly planes, drivers drive cars. So am I a pilot now?

I'll reserve final judgement after seeing it in deep sand dunes....

[Theallotmentman]

chrisironside said:

threespires said:

Not pretentious at all.

If you're a racing car driver then Yes, you're a pilote.

English = Racing Driver
French = Pilote de Course

Edited by threespires on Tuesday 23 September 14:08

There's still some difference between "pilote" (French for pilot) and "pilot de course" (pilot of the ground / driver).
A Company Secretary is quite different to a Secretary, you can't just pick which parts of a phrase to acknowledge to suit!

They didn't say "pilote", they said pilot - I think they're saying exactly what they mean.
I imagine they want to give the impression this vehicle is so incredible it can't be compared to your average car and to control it you don't just drive, you pilot.

I think we're all going to continue to call people who drive cars "drivers" and people who fly planes "pilots" so why bother with the theatrics?!

I can't put it any better. I'm in England and it's Pilot. Don't patronise me about the English Language, I know the difference. I mentioned pompousness and it's just been somewhat amplified.....

[Theallotmentman]

HereBeMonsters said:

OK, daft question. Which two wheels are driven?

Not daft at all. For an event like this it's rear as you want drive and a little uplift from the rear. Pushing is better than pulling in driving.

[Theallotmentman]

bnracing said:

I am really starting to wonder what's happening to this forum.
I was hoping for some interesting posts and comments about this interesting car.
But no silly me we have few questioning why Peugeot have chosen 2WD when it's fairly clear in the Video and then Pilot, Pilote issue!!!!!

I know we all like freedom of speech but if you have nothing good to say, say nothing!!!!

The way I see the 2WD choice is down to the regulation. 2WD are allowed wider tyres and also on board tyre pressuring kit that can adjust the tyres pressure when they are driving. So they can us very low pressures for the sand dunes etc. There may also be other advantages maybe a lower weight limit etc.
Peugeot will have run lots of simulations and done testing they will know which is the best for them.

So you say to say nothing yet you also to chose to regurgitate what had been said then complain about it. Hypocrite.