Asymmetrical concept DS E X-Tense can make eyes hurt

25 September 2018

The French once again flashed originality

For more than a century of the history of the automobile design of cars has changed dramatically. Fashion trends are periodically replace each other, opening the way for new or well-forgotten solutions. But one rule was firm: the machine should be as symmetrical. He tried to break the concept DS E X-Tense.

Of course, exceptions to the rule existed before. Suffice it to recall the Hyundai Veloster, Land Rover Discovery or Nissan Cube, not to mention the racing car Veritas RS III concept Plymouth XNR 1960. But even they have the front grille was located strictly in the center.

Instead, the asymmetric DS E X-Tense and stressed front and rear. The driver is seated under the open sky, and from air flow, it saves a small fairing. But passengers are already in their own cockpit, isolated not only from the world but from the driver.

The first sketches of a DS E X-Tense was published a few months ago, but now the French have provided full specifications. The concept of moving only by electricity. Two electric motors installed in the front wheels. Their maximum capacity is estimated at 540 horsepower in road mode and 1 360 in racing. Expected chassis made of CFRP, and innovative suspension consists of springs and torsion beams.

It is assumed that this original car is capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds. It is very modest for such a colossus — a total of 225 km/h.

According to the authors of the project might look like a luxury car in 2035. See DS E X-Tense alive much earlier: public premiere will take place at the motor show in Paris, which opens next month.