RSS_Auto_Poster
Well-known member
Written by Vijay Pattni
As a statement of intent, it"s a pretty big one. Fast, too. It is a brand new concept car dreamed up by Citroen"s newly established DS luxury offshoot, dubbed the E-Tense".Visitors to the next week"s Geneva Motor Show will be able to see it up close, but for those who can"t, here"s the debrief. In short, it is a 400bhp, all-electric performance GT featuring some rather exquisite detailing.We"ll come to that shortly, because you"re likely wondering about all that power. 396bhp to be precise is delivered via an e-motor and lithium ion batteries positioned underneath the car"s monocoque, carbon fibre chassis.Along with that 396bhp, there is a healthy 381lb ft of torque too, delivered to the rear wheels and capable of shifting the considerable 1,800kg of E-Tense from 0-62mph in 4.5 seconds, and on to a top speed of 155mph. Not too shabby, you"ll agree.If you"re concerned about such larks, it promises a range of 193 miles on the combined cycle. Though we suspect what will interest you more is DS"s promise that the car boasts a low centre of gravity, features independent, double wishbone suspension, along with a carbon fibre diffuser and flat underbody to help aero. It should be a pointy thing to steer.The exterior is a striking bit of design, too: the front was inspired by jewellery and luxury watches, and comes packed with LEDs. There are indicators integrated into the roof inspired by the 1955 DS with full LEDs at the rear of the car.
Date written: 25 Feb 2016
More of this article on the Top gear website
ID: 2304
As a statement of intent, it"s a pretty big one. Fast, too. It is a brand new concept car dreamed up by Citroen"s newly established DS luxury offshoot, dubbed the E-Tense".Visitors to the next week"s Geneva Motor Show will be able to see it up close, but for those who can"t, here"s the debrief. In short, it is a 400bhp, all-electric performance GT featuring some rather exquisite detailing.We"ll come to that shortly, because you"re likely wondering about all that power. 396bhp to be precise is delivered via an e-motor and lithium ion batteries positioned underneath the car"s monocoque, carbon fibre chassis.Along with that 396bhp, there is a healthy 381lb ft of torque too, delivered to the rear wheels and capable of shifting the considerable 1,800kg of E-Tense from 0-62mph in 4.5 seconds, and on to a top speed of 155mph. Not too shabby, you"ll agree.If you"re concerned about such larks, it promises a range of 193 miles on the combined cycle. Though we suspect what will interest you more is DS"s promise that the car boasts a low centre of gravity, features independent, double wishbone suspension, along with a carbon fibre diffuser and flat underbody to help aero. It should be a pointy thing to steer.The exterior is a striking bit of design, too: the front was inspired by jewellery and luxury watches, and comes packed with LEDs. There are indicators integrated into the roof inspired by the 1955 DS with full LEDs at the rear of the car.
Date written: 25 Feb 2016
More of this article on the Top gear website
ID: 2304