Watch it With Sébastien Loeb | 2013 Pikes Peak World Record

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Back in 2013 Sébastien Loeb shattered the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb record with a breath-taking time of 8m13.878s in the Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peak.
Negotiating the 156 corners of the 20km mountain course at an average speed of 145kph, Loeb blitzed the previous best of 9m46.164s, set by Rhys Millen in 2012, with the top three finishers all beating the 2012 record.
“For me, this was the race of the year,” said Loeb at the finish line 4,300m high in the Rocky Mountains. “At the beginning of my run there was a bit of pressure because I knew there was so much work and investment from Peugeot and all the partners. Now, after all the practice, it was just down to me and I had to perform.”
After a delay due to threatening weather, Loeb was first to run in the Unlimited class cars, unleashing his 875hp car on the race to the clouds. “When I was on the start line waiting to go, I could actually see the clouds closing in at the top of the mountain,” said Loeb. “I remember thinking that if we didn’t get going soon, it would be really difficult.”
In fact Loeb blasted his 208 T16 Pikes Peak through the clouds quicker than even Peugeot Sport’s computer had thought possible. The ideal theoretical time - calculated using data from Loeb’s practice runs - was 8m15s. The nine-time world rally champion somehow managed to shave two seconds off that.
“I’m really happy as that was a very good run in the end,” said Loeb. “I really didn’t expect anything better than 8m15s, so to do 8m13s was fantastic.
“Before the start I didn’t really know if I should push absolutely to the maximum or if I should just push to a comfortable pace, in order to make sure of the victory. In the end, I decided to push to the limit.”
The result was spectacular, with Loeb now joining the pantheon of Pikes Peak winners; nearly one year to the day after he first conquered America by winning the rally cross finale of the X Games on July 1, 2012.
We asked Seb himself to re-watch the clip and provide some commentary of the epic world record winning run. Sit back end enjoy the ride!
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[@freepersia9122]

What a driver! What an honor! What an unforgettable day it was!

[@RJCanalRallye]

This is the last 'Group B' race on earth. Brutal cars, people watching in the side of the road, danger waiting on every corner. A real challenge. Thank you for this video. I learned a lot of Pikes Peak with Loeb's commentary.

[@nubbieeee]

*SAMIR, YOU ARE BREAKING THE WORLD RECORD! WE WILL FINISH THE RACE!*

[@RedBullMotorsports]

Hahaha!

[@nubbieeee]

@@RedBullMotorsports oh hello there.

[@thewakz]

I just watched this. SAMIR!!!!!!

[@bingus6343]

@@RedBullMotorsports omgggggggggg

[@dillonbritt4767]

I've long considered Loeb the most talented driver of all time. I remember back in 2012 when he came over here to America to participate at X Games Los Angeles. It was such a shame to not have Gronholm take part after his unfortunate accident, because he was probably the only driver in that field who could have challenged this man.

[@kilonm34]

I've never clicked this fast on a video!

[@Lynch84]

Incredible courage to drive at that pace up Pikes Peak! And amazing record breaking time! Well done!!!

[@xenofalcon]

If anything, DiRT Rally has taught me how mad this course can be in this particular car. It takes some balls at those speeds.

[@Venziemaniacvenzie]

Loeb is such a goodhearted man with so mucho RACE performance ! iI just luv him ... thx & hope we'll see ya back !

[@kveldgorkon4611]

Amazing Driver and Car !! Congrats !! ... Very scary with the Edge Cliffs !!!

[@ogasi1798]

UNREAL ! My only criticism if it can even be one is the car is super planted at all times, massive balls to do it and immeasurable skill so please don't misunderstand me but it's hardly unpredictable for him

[@KamilMB]

This is fantastic, but still I miss the gravel Pike Peak from Ari Vatanen times.

[@bonelessbeef]

Great addition to the video. I only wish it had speed under timer and altitude.

[@RedBullMotorsports]

That would be cool

[@SeeYouNextTues]

One of the greatest drivers of all time✌

[@koengixxer]

The man with the little 4 cylinder Peugeot.. 👏👏👏 Mericans were like... 😳😱🤔

[@RedBullMotorsports]

😅

[@sebonnefoy]

Sébastien's career is just insane, respect 😉💕FR

[@krayzieegg7294]

the best driver in the world.. sebastian leob

[@alainjegou7752]

Loeb

[@Lorraineoffroad]

Yes french 😍💪

[@HighLiner15]

I know it's now faster with being fully paved these days, but I miss the DIRT!!! 😪🏁🥴

[@TiHKaL42]

Must bring back Group B rallying!

[@hahagagi1564]

That damn cruve @2.28 always crashing

[@thewakz]

How do you even learn the climb? Simulators I guess? Experience? Do they even have a practice session or different times the hill is close for racers?

[@Shigix]

Sébasiten learns in with simple note sheets which contain all the informations about the curves (trajectory, gear, corner angle, corner speed...). He is kind of a genius for that. He said it is like a recipe for him.

[@jeancharlesrabaux5658]

Yes sebastien eclate tout et franchement meme si c est une piles électrique qui ta battue tu restera le derniers a avoir tout defoncer en moteur atmo pour moi c est toi le meilleur

[@benenduro1767]

Seb LOEB le meilleur à jamais. Vivement le retour au Dakar. Pour le dakar il devra changer de co-équipiers, (Daniel Elena ne kiff pas du tout) et devra prendre un passionné du DAKAR.✌️🔥🔥🔥

[@jeancharlesrabaux5658]

Et je savais pas que c etait le v6 prv 24s que peugeot a monter dedans comme quoi ce v6 24s bie turbo a de beau reste le même que la GMC celle de retour vers le futur bien vue

[@dappergenesis822]

Beat the record by a whole minute dannnngggg

[@NzAviator]

It was also the first year the track was fully paved

[@tomfranz6886]

Audi S1 im Jahr 1987 👌

[@kisnoateng7072]

When can I buy a car

[@jeancharlesrabaux5658]

Avec cette peugeot il faut que tu aille battre ken blog ca mustang honnicorne dans un depart arrêté 3 fois et elle rentrera dans un jeux aller sebastien leob mais les aux defit de battre le peugeot

[@yanmennessier4444]

C'est beau mon copain

[@jeancharlesrabaux5658]

Sebastien regarde les depart honnigan

[@jeancharlesrabaux5658]

Oui certe il a plus de chevaux que la peugeot mais elle est toutes en ferraille donc l lourde tu peux le battre depart arrêté sur 400 M tu le bas deux fois arret et lancer tu le mange j en mettrait ma main aux feux il a 6 ou 7 rapport cher plus

[@jeancharlesrabaux5658]

L equipe peugeot contre ken blog et sont equipe tu la manger en rally cross j ai vues comme ont dit en france meme pas peur sur que c est lui qui va dire non non

[@jeancharlesrabaux5658]

Et pourquoi des que peugeot Citroën gagne quelque choses direct les allemands arrive derriere je comprends pas la guerre et fini mais eux veulent prouver qu'il sont les meilleures dommages ont les a souvent battue

[@kawaii7320]

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