Peugeot Sport announced it signed a multi-year partnership with Marelli, a global automotive supplier with long-standing and extensive expertise in the field of motorsports and high-performance technologies. This technological partnership is based on the development of the most efficient electric solution to match the extreme performance requirements of the hybrid powertrain system of the PEUGEOT 9X8 Hypercar, that will compete from 2022 in the World Endurance Championship (WEC), the company says.

This new joint technological partnership aims to build upon the evolution of powertrain and mobility toward smart electrification solutions, the companies say.

Marelli is providing the engineering and the supply of bespoke, high-performance electric motor and Silicon Carbide-based inverter, which are part of the front axle electric traction system. The focus of the development is to maximize the efficiency and the reliability of the system, while adapting the motor and inverter technology to make effective use of the weight and volume allocated by the team.

With this partnership, Marelli will also obtain the exclusive status of “Peugeot Sport Official Partner.” Recalling again the tradition of Peugeot 905, that won the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race and the World Sportscar Championship in the ‘90s, Marelli will be present again with its logo on the livery of the PEUGEOT 9X8 Hypercar. The logo will also be featured on the drivers’ race overalls, on the teamwear, on official partner areas and other communication tools.