Peugeot 9X8 2022 LMH (Hypercar)
The Peugeot 9X8 2022 LMH is one of the most distinctive modern endurance prototypes on the grid, pairing French aerospace-inspired styling with a no-rear-wing design and a hybrid all-wheel-drive powertrain built for the FIA WEC Hypercar class.
Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)
Powertrain: 2.6L twin-turbo 90° V6 mounted mid-rear, longitudinal, paired with a front-axle hybrid motor for electric all-wheel drive
Total Output: ~680 hp (500 kW) combined
Redline: ~8,000–9,000 rpm
Transmission: 7-speed sequential
Weight: 1,030 kg minimum
Dimensions: ~5,000 mm long × 2,000 mm wide × 1,140 mm tall | Wheelbase ~3,080 mm
Tires: Michelin slicks on forged racing wheels
Brakes: Carbon-carbon discs with racing calipers
Layout: Mid-engine, all-wheel drive hybrid
In the Simulator Feel
The 9X8 is a smooth, technically advanced Hypercar that feels stable, efficient, and surprisingly approachable when driven cleanly. Its aero platform is designed for efficiency and consistency rather than maximum visual drama, and the absence of a rear wing gives it a unique balance that can feel very different from other prototypes. In the sim, it rewards calm hands and measured inputs, especially through fast corners where its stability and hybrid traction can really shine.
Engine & Sound: The twin-turbo V6 delivers a deep, muscular tone with a sharp turbo edge under load. Compared with high-revving naturally aspirated prototypes, the Peugeot has a more forceful mid-range surge and a heavier, more mechanical character. Hybrid deployment adds a noticeable shove off slower corners, giving it strong drive when the front motor is working in sync with the rear wheels.
Handling Characteristics:
Cornering: Very stable and confidence-inspiring at speed, with a planted front end and predictable rotation.
Traction: Excellent out of slow corners thanks to hybrid-assisted AWD, though it can still feel weighty if you ask too much too early on throttle.
Braking: Strong and consistent carbon braking performance with good stability under hard deceleration.
Top Speed: Competitive on long straights, especially when the hybrid system is deployed efficiently, though BoP and setup can shift its straight-line advantage.
Driving Style Tip: Drive it with patience and rhythm. The 9X8 rewards tidy braking, early confidence in the aero, and smooth throttle pickup rather than aggressive corrections. It tends to feel especially rewarding on flowing tracks like Spa, Fuji, or Le Mans, where stability and efficiency matter most.
Livery & Aesthetics: The 9X8 looks unlike almost anything else in the paddock, with its wingless rear, dramatic proportions, and futuristic Peugeot signatures including the claw-style lighting and aggressive surfacing. In sim form it has massive presence, blending prototype menace with concept-car flair in a way that makes it instantly recognizable from any angle.
Whether you're hot lapping, endurance racing, or battling in multi-class traffic, the Peugeot 9X8 2022 LMH delivers a uniquely modern Hypercar experience — advanced, distinctive, and unmistakably French.