Thursday, October 6, 2011

Peugeot EX1: a gift for the anniversary

A gift to his 200-year anniversary in Peugeot prepared appropriate - the most powerful and fastest in the history of the concept car's electric. Peugeot EX1 with two electric motors, the maximum total capacity of 250 kW (340 hp..), At curb weight of 750 kg can accelerate to win the "hundreds" of 3.58 sec. Cruising range is 450 km. Creative energy inherent designers brands Peugeot, contributes to the continuous merging of ideas. The most daring design and engineering solutions, this time embodied in one car Peugeot EX1, which seemed to come down from the screen sci-fi movie. Thus, the intention to create a bright car to celebrate the 200 th anniversary stories Peugeot connect with another desire: to highlight the breadth of the emotional component of electricity use. To realize this goal, engineers and designers have turned to the brand's history. This allowed us to choose the most challenging technical solutions that formed the basis of a futuristic concept Peugeot EX1, fully focused on the driver and provides the necessary level of environmental protection. Appearance of double roadster EX1, made in an innovative style, emphasizes the desire of developers to reduce the mass, which is to create a car has become a major focus. Body of the car demonstrates the new style solutions Peugeot, previously implemented in the concept car SR1. Elements of the polished aluminum on the contour of the door is also common with such models as the Peugeot RCZ. The shape of the concept is quite far from the classic roadster and resembles a drop, because the back tapers to two close-set wheels. The design of the chassis used by the technical solutions that ensure optimal behavior of the car on the road. Front suspension is equipped with double wishbone with split legs. As for the rear suspension, then it uses a lever connected to the springs and shock absorbers that are installed horizontally centered and integrated with the counterweight lever for changing the stiffness. Saloon body structure made of porous carbon fiber to optimize weight and stiffness. Overall vehicle size (length 3,540 mm, height 900 mm, width 1774 mm) improve efficiency, lower center of gravity and better aerodynamics. Peugeot EX1 is equipped with two electric motors, located one on each axis. Peak power of each motor is 125 kW (total capacity is 250 kW/340 hp..). Impressive and the maximum torque - 240 Nm at each axle is already available "from scratch". Judging by the specifications, all this leads to very good results. EX1 must rapidly pick up speed, acceleration to "hundreds" of 3,58 c, and reach a top speed of 260 km / h in 6,6 c. Despite its compact dimensions, the concept should provide a very comfortable stay in a cabin and a high level of security. Driver and passenger sit in the parlor through the doors that open back, seat sport type for this shift, providing a comfortable "fit." The driver, who is almost at the level of the road, driving an automobile with two handles, causing the association with air or with video games. In addition to having a cabin seat belts, passengers at the head to protect carbon elements that form the arch of security. Concept will be presented in early October at the Paris Motor Show. Text: Alex Guy

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