WM P83

The WM P83 was a prototype racecar produced between 1983 and 1986 by Welter Racing. The cars were used in the 24-hour race at Le Mans.
The chassis was a monocoque construction and the body extended down over the rear wheels, a typical feature of a Welter Racing Car. Gérard Welter was an aerodynamics expert as well as a vehicle designer who previously worked at Peugeot. He worked using a wind tunnel to test his designs. A huge rear wing ensured the down force needed over the rear axle. The P83 was fitted with a Peugeot 2.8-litre 6-cylinder turbo engine which produced nearly 420hp.

Actually was another outsider car on the grid, with only few unsuccessfull finishes.

19.6.1983 - LM
#9 WM P83 #P82-01 - Peugeot PRV ZNS4 V6/90° 4v DOHC 2800 cc Turbo
Driven by: Jean-Daniel Raulet (F)/Michel Pignard (F)/Didier Theys (B)
Result: did not finish (Overheating)
Grid: 17th (3:36.370)

19.6.1983 - LM
#10 WM P83 #P82-02 - Peugeot PRV ZNS4 V6/90° 4v DOHC 2800 cc Turbo
Driven by: /Alain Couderc (F)/Pascal Fabre (F)/Roger Dorchy (F)
Result: 16th
Grid: 18th (3:36.550)

17.6.1984 - LM
#23
Driven by: /Alain Couderc (F)/Gérard Patté (F)/Roger Dorchy (F)
Result: did not finish (Gearbox)
Grid: 8th (3:30.010)

17.6.1984 - LM
#24
Driven by: Michel Pignard (F)/Jean-Daniel Raulet (F)/Pascal Pessiot (F)
Result: did not finish (Overheating)
Grid: 13th (3:35.050)

16.6.1985 - LM
#41 WM-Peugeot (F)
Driven by: Pascal Pessiot (F)/Patrick Gaillard (F)/Dominique Fornage (F)
Result: disqualified (Underweight)
Grid: 30th (3:49.200) - 32nd fastest qualifier

16.6.1985 - LM
#43 WM-Peugeot (F)
Driven by: Jean Rondeau (F)/Michel Pignard (F)/Jean-Daniel Raulet (F)
Result: 17th
Grid: 21st (3:43.070) - 23rd fastest qualifier

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