Peugeot-Citroën’s newly-independent DS brand will reveal a stunning new concept called E-Tense at next week’s Geneva Auto Show.
The E-Tense takes the form of a low-slung, carbon fiber-bodied coupe that stretches 185 inches long, 81 inches wide, and just 50 inches tall. Its front end wears a muscular evolution of the design language found on current members of the DS lineup like the 3, the 4, and the 5. Beyond that, it features pronounced wheel arches, a rakish A-pillar, and a gently-sloping roofline accented by a chromed fin. Finally, the rear end gets 3D-looking LED tail lamps that emphasize its width and a wide air diffuser.
DS points out the cabin took 800 hours to design, test, and build, but photos haven’t been published yet. We’re simply told it’s fitted with a tulip-shaped steering wheel, steel trim on the dashboard, a 640-watt sound system, and a watch manufactured by BRM Chronographes. The watch can be worn by the driver of placed on the dashboard.
Power is provided by an all-electric drivetrain that uses electricity stored in a lithium-ion battery pack to generate 402 horsepower and 380 lb-ft. of torque. The 4,000-pound E-Tense hits 62 mph from a stop in 4.5 seconds, and it goes on to a top speed that’s electronically limited to 155 mph. The battery pack is mounted below the passenger compartment to lower the center of gravity, and it stores enough electricity to power the coupe for about 200 miles.
DS hasn’t revealed what the future holds for the E-Tense concept.
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