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    Apr 16, 2007 9:13 AM 2,511
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    Parisian Prototype: Peugeot 908 HDi Nabs First LeMans Win

    Will a diesel-fired showdown between Audi and Peugeot dominate this year's 24-hours-of-Le Mans? You bet your sweet glow plugs. And Peugeot this past weekend showed it's not cowed by the Audi juggernaut. Piloted by Nicolas Minassian and Marc Gene, Peugeot's V12 diesel-powered #7 908 HDi logged its first Le Mans win at Monza. The 621-mile victory is the first testament to the car's reliability and puts it one step closer to the famous allnighter in Sarthe coming up June 3rd. But if #7 was the lucky one, car #8 was plagued with a door that flew open during the race. But according to those on the scene, #8 may have tipped Peugeot's hand, when it climbed from the back of the pack with unexpected speed. Could Peugeot be holding out? We'll see. – Mike Spinelli

    Peugeot LeMans Racer: 908 HDi

    Peugeot 908 wins debut race at Monza [Motorsport.com]

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