MP 943: Peugeot 908 LMP1 Memories with Bourdais, Davidson, and Lamy

The Marshall Pruett Podcast

Marshall Pruett

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🗓️ 18 September 2020

⏱️ 49 minutes

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Summary

Peugeot's factory LMP1 diesel program was a marvel of speed and engineering from the moment it was unveiled in 2007. Taking on Audi, the kings of Le Mans, with the twin-turbo V12-powered 908 HDi FAP, made for incredible memories as the French national team brought the fight to the German squad. Although Peugeot's turbodiesel LMP1 effort didn't last long--the brand withdrew at the end of 2011--and its final product, the twin-turbo V8 908, was far from loved by its drivers, there are tales aplenty to share, and with the help of Sebastien Bourdais, Anthony Davidson, and Pedro Lamy, we can take a deep look inside the era and all the peaks and valleys that were produced. From broken bones to shattering gearboxes to the miraculous finish on the 908's 24-hour debut, our trio provides great detail on how the Peugeot LMP1 program was wilder than anyone imagined. Subscribe: https://marshallpruettpodcast.com/subscribe Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/MarshallPruettPodcast

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0:00.0	today in the Marshall Proop
0:05.8	podcast we have a highly special edition for you
0:09.8	wanted to look back the absolutely amazing
0:13.2	LMP1 wars that included Pujo
0:16.6	and they're just spellbinding
0:18.8	908 HDI FAP this twin turbo V12 powered diesel monstrosity
0:27.9	that was without a doubt the car that contained the highest performance capabilities during
0:34.8	that era where they went head to head with Audi at Le Mans and on an international
0:39.7	stage, what we would say is the precursor to today's FIA World Endurance Championship.
0:45.9	So I figured who better to bring us inside this amazing, amazing effort, French national effort,
0:53.4	and to go to our pal, Sebastian Bordeaux, son of Le Mans, Pedro Lamy, Portugal's Pedro
0:59.7	Lamy, the third and final member, England's Anthony Davidson, coming into the Pujo effort
1:05.6	after his Formula One career wound down.
1:09.3	And I'm just telling you right now,
1:11.1	although the achievement by this team was simply incredible,
1:15.9	and the vehicle itself should be feared, prayed to, bowed to,
1:20.8	you name it.
1:21.9	Oh, there's also some non-excellance, some hijinks.
1:26.2	Over the 45 minutes or so that we had together at Sebring,
1:29.6	we hear about numerous broken bones, tendons snapped, cars barrel rolling and flipping, leaving
1:36.0	the track. And we're also regaled with the truly, truly fearsome performance capabilities of the
1:43.0	original 908. We also get to hear some fascinating
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