After the start of the tests in December, the 208 Type R5 continues with its development and four new test days have been scheduled with the Irish pilot Craig Breen
Again, based on Riboux's land tracks, the 208 Type R5 has chained the test sessions since Tuesday, January 22 and for four days. After Bryan Bouffier, it is now the turn of the pilot of the Peugeot Rally Academy, Craig Breen, in charge of continuing with the development of the last Peugeot Sport bomb.
"In my opinion, the 208 Type R5 , has two strengths: the brakes and change. We have already shot in very demanding conditions and the brakes have demonstrated high performance, which allows you to in depth in depth with full confidence. As regards change, it is very easy to use and the relationship changes are perfect. I also liked the engine, of great performance thanks to its high pair. We progress in each session. commented Craig Breen after testing.
"If the first December session was a kind of warming, this time we have already been serious about development work thanks to numerous sessions that begin to offer answers. We accumulate kilometers despite the variable weather conditions and we begin to refine in the technical solutions." Alexis Avril said, technical manager.
Opening orders of 208 Type R5 in March
The 208 Type R5 , the third decline of competition of 208 after 208 R2 and 208 Racing Cup, may be requested since March 2013.