Exhibition "Peugeot and competition: 130 years of records and victories!

Driven by an unfailing passion for motoring, the Peugeot brand has always nurtured the spirit of competition and innovation. This prestigious heritage spans more than 130 years, marked by resounding successes on circuits and racetracks the world over.

Memorable successes, from the road to the track:
First race in the world, first victory! Peugeot's history in motor racing began in 1895, when it took part in the very first real timed race: the famous Paris-Bordeaux-Paris. First prize was awarded to the four-seater Peugeot driven by the Koechlin-Rubichon duo (driver and mechanic respectively).
Peugeot has written many pages of history in motor racing, with models that have become veritable icons. The robust Peugeot 404 and 504 dominated races in Africa in the 60s and 70s, the legendary 205 T16s made rallying history in the 80s, while the 905 and 908 triumphed in the Le Mans 24 Hours in 1992-1993 and 2009 respectively. The 405 T16 and the 208 T16 Pikes Peak also topped the most famous American hill climb in 1988, 1989 and 2013. Victories on the Dakar (7 titles in total) between 1987 and 1990, and again between 2016 and 2018, have consolidated Peugeot's position as a key player in motor racing. Peugeot has not only left its mark on the history of competition cars, but also that of two-wheelers. In particular, we will be celebrating the 10 victories in the Tour de France between 1905 and 1977, as well as the 9 records set by the P515 motorbike (including the 3000 km achieved at an average speed of 118.162 km/h) in 1934.

An animated retrospective:
We invite you to relive these incredible feats through a unique exhibition, where you can discover a selection of archive images and emblematic models from Peugeot's racing history. Among the 40 cars presented in this retrospective, you will be able to admire the TYPE 3 (which followed the Paris-Brest-Paris cycle race in 1891; a car that stood out amongst the hundreds of bicycles), the 302 Darl'mat Sport, the 404 of the East African Safari, the 504 Coupé V6, the 205 T16, the 908 HDI, and the spectacular PEUGEOT 3008 DKR MAXI. And many other models that have helped shape the brand's legend!
Gatherings and events will round off this retrospective. Stay tuned 😉
This exceptional exhibition plunges you into the world of Peugeot racing, where cars, motorbikes and bicycles come together to tell a story of passion, innovation, records and victories. A not-to-be-missed event for all car and history enthusiasts!