SmartyCam 3 Compatibility: Peugeot Sport 208 Rally4

The Peugeot Sport 208 Rally4 is a high-performance, front-wheel-drive rally car designed for competitive motorsport environments. Known for its competitive performance, affordability and reliability in entry-level rallying, the Peugeot Sport 208 Rally4 is popular among rally drivers.

One of the key aspects that sets the Peugeot Sport 208 Rally4 apart is its ability to integrate with various data logging systems to further enhance performance and data analysis capabilities. As part of our compatibility series, we will be exploring how each camera in our SmartyCam 3 range is compatible with Peugeot Sport 208 Rally4 (from 2020), including connection types and how it can improve your car’s performance.

SmartyCam 3 Corsa Compatibility With Peugeot Sport 208 Rally4

The SmartyCam 3 Corsa seamlessly connects with the Peugeot Sport 208 Rally4’s ECU to enhance video recording with performance overlays for drivers and teams. This integration is facilitated through the car’s CAN system, allowing the camera to access and overlay critical performance data such as speed and RPM onto HD video footage. Additional key features of the SmartyCam 3 Corsa include:

• Plug & play installation: The SmartyCams cables and harnesses in the kit match the Peugeot’s loom, eliminating the need for complex rewiring. This ensures quick and secure installation that won’t interfere with the car’s existing electronics.
• Automatic start/stop: The camera automatically begins recording when the engine is turned on/off, ensuring no data is missed.
• Easy mounting: Additional mounting solutions are available to mount the SmartyCam 3 Corsa to the Peugeot Sport 208 Rally4. This ensures that the camera’s field of view is clear and stable to capture the driver’s perspective, without obstructing the driver’s view within the limited spaces of the 208 Rally4’s cockpit.
• Robust construction: Built to withstand the rigours of rally racing, including exposure to dust, vibrations and varying temperatures.
• Race Studio 3 configuration: Ability to customise data channels, display overlays and track analysis configurations using RS3 software. This feature is particularly beneficial for post-session analysis.

The Peugeot Sport 208 Rally4 features a bus communication protocol based on CAN that can be reached through the 4 ways ITT Cannon female connector, labelled GIP and located on the central tunnel. For this installation, please refer to the following 4 ways connection table:

Channels received by Aim devices configured with Peugeot Sport 208 Rally4 protocol are:

Technical note: Not all data channels outlined in the ECU template are validated for each Manufacturer’s model or variant; some of the outlined channels are model and year-specific, and therefore may not be applicable.

SmartyCam 3 GP Compatibility With Peugeot Sport 208 Rally4

The SmartyCam 3 GP is specially designed for motorsport applications, featuring a remote bullet camera for flexible mounting within the car’s cockpit. It seamlessly integrates with the Peugeot 208 Rally4’s ECU through its CAN system, allowing real time data overlay of performance information, such as speed, RPM and gear position, directly onto the video footage. Additional key features of the SmartyCam 3 GP include:

• Plug & play installation: The SmartyCams cables and harnesses in the kit match the Sport 208 Rally4’s loom, eliminating the need for complex rewiring. This ensures quick and secure installation that won’t interfere with the car’s existing electronics.
• Automatic start/stop: The camera automatically begins recording when the engine is turned on/off, ensuring no data is missed.
• Easy mounting: The compact and lightweight design of the bullet camera allows the camera to be mounted in tight spaces, with minimal intrusion into the driver’s field of vision, making it ideal for rally drivers.
• Robust design: Built to withstand the rigours of rally racing, including exposure to dust, vibrations and varying temperatures.
• Race Studio 3 configuration: Ability to customise data channels, display overlays and track analysis configurations using RS3 software. This feature is invaluable for post-race analysis, allowing drivers and teams to optimise driving behaviour with vehicle performance.

The Peugeot Sport 208 Rally4 features a bus communication protocol based on CAN that can be reached through the 4 ways ITT Cannon female connector, labelled GIP and located on the central tunnel. For this installation, please refer to the following 4 ways connection table:

Channels received by Aim devices configured with Peugeot Sport 208 Rally4 protocol are:

Technical note: Not all data channels outlined in the ECU template are validated for each Manufacturer’s model or variant; some of the outlined channels are model and year-specific, and therefore may not be applicable.

SmartyCam 3 Dual Compatibility With Peugeot Sport 208 Rally4

The SmartyCam 3 Dual is engineered to seamlessly integrate with the Peugeot Sport 208 Rally4, enhancing both video recording and data analysis capabilities. This system features dual HD bullet cameras for simultaneous recording from multiple angles for a holistic view of performance.

Integrating the SmartyCam 3 Dual into the Peugeot Sport 208 Rally4 is done through the car’s CAN system. By connecting to the CAN network, the SmartyCam 3 Dual can access real time data from the car’s ECU, including metrics like speed, RPM, gear position and throttle input. This data is overlaid onto the video footage, offering a synchronised display of performance parameters alongside the video recording. Additional key features of the SmartyCam 3 GP include:

• Plug & play installation: The SmartyCams cables and harnesses in the kit match the Sport 208 Rally4’s loom, eliminating the need for complex rewiring. This ensures quick and secure installation that won’t interfere with the car’s existing electronics.
• Automatic start/stop: The camera automatically begins recording when the engine is turned on/off, ensuring no data is missed.
• Easy mounting: Much like the SmartyCam 3 GP, the bullet cameras are compact and can be mounted in various locations within the Peugeot. Its compact and lightweight design allows drivers and teams to mount the camera in almost any location of the car, without obstructing the driver’s view.
• Robust design: Built to withstand the rigours of rally racing, including exposure to dust, vibrations and varying temperatures.
• Race Studio 3 configuration: Ability to customise data channels, display overlays and track analysis configurations using RS3 software. This feature is invaluable for post-race analysis, allowing drivers and teams to optimise driving behaviour with vehicle performance.

The Peugeot Sport 208 Rally4 features a bus communication protocol based on CAN that can be reached through the 4 ways ITT Cannon female connector, labelled GIP and located on the central tunnel. For this installation, please refer to the following 4 ways connection table:

Channels received by Aim devices configured with Peugeot Sport 208 Rally4 protocol are:

Technical note: Not all data channels outlined in the ECU template are validated for each Manufacturer’s model or variant; some of the outlined channels are model and year-specific, and therefore may not be applicable.

Why Choose A SmartyCam 3 For The Peugeot Sport 208 Rally4?

Overall, all three cameras are designed to withstand the rigours of motorsport environments and offer customisable data overlays to suit specific analysis requirements. By integrating these systems into your Peugeot Sport 208 Rally4, you can gain valuable insights to enhance your racing performance.

To learn more about how each camera can be integrated into your Peugeot setup, please visit the following pages:

• Peugeot Sport 208 Rally4 AiM SmartyCam 3 Corsa Kit
• Peugeot Sport 208 Rally4 AiM SmartyCam 3 GP Kit
• Peugeot Sport 208 Rally4 AiM SmartyCam 3 Dual Kit