The Peugeot 905 programme, designed by André de Cortanze and run by Peugeot Talbot Sport from 1991 to 1993, reached its apex with the Evo 1B specification. This die-cast 1:43 model from IXO Models captures car No. 3 in the works white livery with black Peugeot and Talbot Sport branding — exactly as it finished first overall at Le Mans in June 1993, completing 375 laps.
The Peugeot 905 Evo 1B: Lightened, Revised, Definitive
The Evo 1B was the third and final evolution of the 905 platform, introduced for the 1993 season. Compared to the Evo 1A, it featured a lightened carbon-fibre monocoque alongside revised front and rear bodywork that refined the car's aerodynamic balance. Power came from the Peugeot A3R, a 3.5-litre naturally aspirated V10, mounted longitudinally in a mid-rear position. It was the most developed form of a prototype that had already won Le Mans the previous year, making it the definitive Peugeot endurance racer of the era.
Le Mans 1993: Pole, Fastest Lap and a 1-2-3 Podium
Peugeot Talbot Sport entered three 905 Evo 1Bs in 1993 and locked out the entire podium — cars No. 3, No. 2 and No. 1 finishing in that order. Car No. 3, crewed by Geoff Brabham, Christophe Bouchut and Éric Hélary, took the outright win after 375 laps. Hélary also recorded the fastest lap of the race, and the team had taken pole position, completing a total domination of the weekend. Brabham, son of Formula 1 champion Jack Brabham, was the sole non-French member of the winning crew — a detail that adds a distinct cross-discipline dimension to the car's history.
IXO Models and the Le Mans Collection in 1:43
This model is produced by IXO Models as part of their dedicated Le Mans Collection, a series focused on historically significant race winners at Circuit de la Sarthe. The construction is die-cast metal at 1:43 scale, reproducing the No. 3 car in its correct white and black works livery. IXO's Le Mans Collection titles are aimed at collectors who prioritise documented race history and accurate livery representation over play features, and this reference — covering one of the most complete winning performances in the race's modern era — sits squarely in that tradition.
Frequently asked questions
Who drove the Peugeot 905 No. 3 at the 1993 Le Mans 24 Hours?
Geoff Brabham, Christophe Bouchut and Éric Hélary shared the car. Brabham, son of F1 world champion Jack Brabham, was the only non-French driver in the crew.
What was the result of car No. 3 at the 1993 Le Mans race?
It finished first overall, completing 375 laps. Peugeot Talbot Sport also took second and third place, making it a 1-2-3 sweep for the works team.
What is the Peugeot 905 Evo 1B?
The Evo 1B was the third and final development of the Peugeot 905, introduced for 1993. It featured a lightened carbon-fibre monocoque, revised aerodynamics and the 3.5-litre A3R V10.
Who makes this 1:43 scale model?
It is produced by IXO Models, as part of their Le Mans Collection series dedicated to historically significant Le Mans winners.
