DS E-Tense
Bringing together state-of-the-art
technology and avant-garde design, the new DS E-Tense was presented over the
web ahead of its 2016 Geneva Motor Show debut.
DS Automobiles states that the show car,
which is 4.72 m long, 2.08 m wide and 1.29 m tall, draws its power from a 402
Hp and 516 Nm of torque electric motor, which allows a 0-100 km/h sprint made in 4.5 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h.
Sending juice to the electric powertrain
is a lithium-ion battery, fitted under the vehicle's monocoque carbon fiber
chassis, that provides a total range of up to 360 km in the urban
cycle or 310 km mixed.
The E-Tense is a GT with a sculpted and
aerodynamic design that echoes the styling of the Divine DS study. Motorsport
influences can be seen at the rear, where there is no windscreen, as it was
replaced by digital rearview technology, while the central rear foglight is
similar to a Formula racing car.
There are also roof-mounted indicators
inspired from the 1955 DS and LED taillights. At the other end, there are
active LED daytime running lights, which can rotate 180 degrees and will
probably be used on future DS vehicles.
DS says it took 800 hours to design,
test and produce the interior, which benefits from unique sweeping dashboard
structure flowing forward to create the mount for the central touchscreen.
The manufacturer has joined forces with
Moynat to design a helmet harness, with BRM Chronographers for a watch that can
be worn on the wrist of affixed to the car's central console, and with Focal
for a premium audio system.
