Peugeot 905 Evo1B (1992) Engine 3500cc V10ENTRANT: Richard ClevelyDRIVER: Richard ClevelyPEUGEOT SET The 905 was initially unveiled in February 1990 and was developed throughout 1990 before making its race debut in the final two races of the 1990 World Sportscar Championship season (Montral and Mexico). The car was powered by an all alloy Formula One style 3.5 litre V10 engine, and designed with a carbon fibre chassis.In 1991 Peugeot began began the 905s first full season in the World Sportscar Championship. Although it was victorious at Suzuka. the car was a lot slower than the standard-setting Jaguar XJR-14. And in a two car entry at Le Mans both suffered early retirements.To counter Jaguar in the remaining races of the championship the 905 was heavily revised, primarily in aerodynamics. Carrying over only the cockpit of the previous car, the evolutionary 905B was created. With the more notable changes consisting of a two-tier rear wing and an optional full-width front wing, includi ng a more powerful SA35-A2 engine, the 905B made its race debut at the Nrburgring round of the 1991 series. These advancements allowed the team to finish the year winning at Magny-Cours and Mexico with back-to-back 1-2 wins, thus completing the season in second place overall in the 1991 World Sportscar Championship season.In this form and following the retirement of Jaguar, Peugeot took the 1992 World Sportscar Champioship and agaigainst tougher opposition at Le Mans came home 1st and 3rd.In 1993, the World Sportscar Championship ceased to exist. However, prior to the announcement of its cancellation, Peugeot had begun development of the 905 Evolution 2 to compete in the 1993 season. This car, which was tested for a few laps in practice at the final race of the 1992 season at Magny-Cours was never finished, leaving Peugeot to concentrate solely on 1993 24 Hours of Le Mans with the Evo 1B. They were able to make a historic win by sweeping the first three positions. Following this domina nce, Peugeot pulled out of sportscar racing. Shot the Goodwood Festival of Speed 30:06:2012 Ref: 87-402.