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Peugeot
905

Works Group C prototype, Le Mans winner 1992/93

Still being researched: identification guide. Everything shown is checked against the cited sources. Know more? Send us a source.

Peugeot 905 (Wikipedia article: Peugeot 905)
Peugeot 905 (Wikipedia article: Peugeot 905)
Photo: Thomas doerfer · CC BY-SA 3.0
?ProductionNot yet verified
0Chassis documentedin this archive
?SurvivingNot yet verified
Contents
  1. 01Overview
  2. 02Production & history
  3. 03Specifications
  4. 04Colours & options
  5. 05Individual cars
  6. 06Reference

01Overview

At a glance

Built
Not yet verified
Years
1990–1993
Engine
V10, 80 degree V-angle, light alloy · 3,499 cc / 3.5 LFactory: 3,499 cc
Power
500 kW / 679 PSFactory: 670 hp · converted
Top speed
Not yet verified
Body
Not yet verified
Designer
Andre de Cortanze (Peugeot Sport)
In this archive
Not yet verified
Surviving
Not yet verified

Sources and any conflicting figures are in the sections below.

Why it matters

The 905 was Peugeot's Group C sports-prototype for the 3.5-litre formula, built after the company left rallying and aimed at winning Le Mans. It used a newly developed V10 and a carbon-fibre monocoque from Dassault Aerospace, and its layout resembled a contemporary Formula 1 car.

How rare is it?

Six separate kinds of rarity – never combined into one number.

Model rarityNot yet assessed Production figure not yet verified.
Specification rarityNot yet assessed
Colour rarityNot yet assessed
Individual rarityNot yet assessed
Historical rarityNot yet assessed
Survival rarityNot yet assessed

Each kind of rarity is rated separately and never combined.

02Production & history

Production

Every figure says what it counts.

No production figures recorded yet.

History

After Group B ended in 1986, Peugeot Sport under Jean Todt chose sports-car racing under the new 3.5-litre regulations, which banned turbo engines. The 905 was unveiled at Magny-Cours in mid-1990 and a single car ran the last rounds of that year's World Sports Car Championship, retiring from the debut race after 22 laps with a fuel-pump failure.

In 1991 the Jaguar XJR-14 was the quickest car and reliability was again poor. Peugeot took a win at Suzuka, but at Le Mans the longest-surviving car completed only 68 laps despite a front-row start.

Variants

How each version differs from the standard 905.

No variants documented yet. Have a source? Contribute it.

03Specifications

Technical specifications

Engine

Engine familyNot yet verified
Engine codeSA35-A11 Independently researched
LayoutV10, 80 degree V-angle, light alloy1 Independently researched
Cylinders102 Independently researched
Displacement 3,499 cc / 3.5 LFactory: 3,499 cc2 Independently researchedEvo 1 Bis specification.
Bore 91 mmFactory: 91 mm2 Independently researched
Stroke 53.8 mmFactory: 53.8 mm2 Independently researched
Compression ratioNot yet verified
ValvetrainFour valves per cylinder, twin cam1 Independently researched
Fuel systemFuel injection, dry sump2 Independently researched
InductionNaturally aspirated2 Independently researched
Power 500 kW / 679 PSFactory: 670 hp · converted2 Independently researchedEvo 1 Bis per Ultimatecarpage; Road & Track says over 640 hp at 12,500 rpm for the 1993 Evo; Jalopnik quotes about 715 hp via another source.
Power at 12,500 rpm2 Independently researched
TorqueNot yet verified

Transmission & drivetrain

Gearbox6-speed manual, triple-plate carbon clutch2 Independently researched
Gears61 Independently researched
Driven wheelsRear2 Independently researched

Chassis, body & dimensions

ChassisCarbon-fibre monocoque engineered by Dassault Aerospace, engine semi-stressed1 Independently researched
Front suspensionDouble wishbones, push-rod actuated coil springs and dampers, anti-roll bar2 Independently researched
Rear suspensionDouble wishbones, rocker-actuated coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar2 Independently researched
BrakesCarbon ceramic discs, all round2 Independently researched
SteeringRack and pinion, power assisted2 Independently researched
Body constructionNot yet verified
MaterialsCarbon-fibre composite body, carbon-fibre monocoque (Dassault-engineered)2,1 Independently researched
Wheelbase 2,800 mmFactory: 2,800 mm2 Independently researched
Length 4,800 mmFactory: 4,800 mm2 Independently researched
Width 1,960 mmFactory: 1,960 mm2 Independently researched
Height 1,040 mmFactory: 1,040 mm2 Independently researched
Front track 1,630 mmFactory: 1,630 mm2 Independently researched
Rear track 1,550 mmFactory: 1,550 mm2 Independently researched
Kerb weight 750 kgFactory: 750 kg2 Independently researchedListed as "Weight".
Dry weightNot yet verified

Performance

Maximum speedNot yet verified
0–100 km/hNot yet verified
Fuel tank 100 LFactory: 100 L2 Independently researched

“Not yet verified” means no source has been checked for that value yet. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap.

04Colours & options

Factory colours & interiors

Original paint and trim, with the number of cars in each where a source gives it.

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Factory options & codes

Codes are shown exactly as written by the manufacturer.

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05Individual cars

Chassis register

Every documented car, with its colours, history and where it is now. Open a row for the full record. Known chassis are not automatically authenticated originals.

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Competition history

Every race result of the individual cars, in date order. Click a chassis number to open its full record in the register.

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Auction & sale history

Documented public sales of the individual cars. Click a chassis number to open its full record in the register.

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See one in person

Museums where an example of this car can be seen.

No example is documented on public display yet. Have a source? Contribute it.

06Reference

Identification guide

How to tell an original from a replica or later conversion.

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Sources

Each number links to the exact facts it supports.

  1. 1
    1992 Peugeot 905 Evo 1 Bis (article) Level C Ultimatecarpage.com
    • The rest of the 'SA35-A1' followed a familiar pattern
    • V10 engine with a rather unconventional 80 degree V-angle
    • four valves per cylinder, twin cam layout
    • Mated to a six speed gearbox
    • bolted as a semi-stressed to a Dassault Aerospace engineered carbon-fibre monocoque
    • Dassault Aerospace engineered carbon-fibre monocoque
    Accessed 2026-11-13
  2. 2
    Peugeot 905 Evo 1 Bis (specifications) Level C Ultimatecarpage.com
    • SA35-A2 80 deg V10
    • Displacement 3,499 cc
    • Bore / Stroke 91.0 mm / 53.8 mm
    • Fuel feed Fuel Injection ... Lubrication Dry sump
    • Aspiration Naturally Aspirated
    • Power 670 bhp / 500 kW @ 12,500 rpm
    • 670 bhp @ 12,500 rpm
    • Gearbox 6 speed Manual ... Clutch Triple-plate carbon
    • Drive Rear wheel drive
    • Front suspension double wishbones, push-rod actuated coil springs
    • Rear suspension double wishbones, rocker-actuated coil springs
    • Brakes carbon ceramic discs, all-round
    • Steering rack-and-pinion, power assisted
    • Body carbon-fibre composite
    • Wheelbase 2,800 mm
    • Length 4,800 mm
    • Width 1,960 mm
    • Height 1,040 mm
    • Track 1,630 mm / 1,550 mm
    • Weight 750 kilo
    • Fuel tank 100 Litre
    Accessed 2026-11-13

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