Peugeot EX1

Peugeot EX1 is a two-seater roadster concept that debuted at the Paris Motor Show 2010, with a very futuristic design and an electric engine of 340 horsepower. With this new concept, the French brand celebrates the 200 anniversary of the birth of Peugeot.

A lightweight chassis and most effective dynamic
As the KTM X-BOW, the Peugeot EX1 provides the same conceptual basis that the model developed by Audi and KTM, a two-seater roadster designed only for extreme driving thrills, thanks to an inherited structure and improved concepts Asphalte Peugeot and two 20Cup 1996 and 2005, respectively.

It measures 3,540 mm long, 1,770 mm wide, 900 mm high and has a wheelbase of 2,305 mm. EX1 concept design to reduce the size of the carrier in a cell built for the sole purpose of focusing the masses in an optimal manner and without any weight on the overhangs, technical solutions that have allowed to set up and develop a frame with a dynamic behavior pure sport, as a carbon monocoque structure made of honeycomb material that increases the stiffness of the frame, which reduces the weight of just 750 kilograms and which incorporates all the technical elements with such a height that is a arc protection for passengers.

The architecture of the front suspension serves a double wishbone layout with pin disengaged, while the rear axle has provided a mono-arm anchored to a spring-damper assembly implanted in a central position in bed and equipped with a swing that variation ensures flexibility.

Efficiency of its design goal
Peugeot EX1 has a futuristic design and modern with a high sportsmanship at its highest expression. With a drop of water, the back is closed around the two wheels centered at the same time the body design was developed in skeleton form by adopting the features already seen in the Peugeot SR1 and the contours doors, made of polished aluminum details that are a reminiscence to other concepts such as the Peugeot 308 RCZ and BB1.

Sophisticated cockpit and two seats
To access the cockpit, it is necessary to do so by the reverse opening doors. Inside, driver and passenger are in an extremely low position with legs fully extended, as if they were on board a Formula 1 car, since the ground clearance is only 100 mm.

Front, the dashboard shows the latest information technology with a screen for each of the occupants which shows snapshots of vehicle performance, all wrapped in an atmosphere of true luxury with quality materials in the form of metal and leather upholstery. The steering wheel has been replaced by two levers, similar to those used in fighter aircraft. The seats have seat belts fitted with harnesses.

Two high-voltage electric thrusters
The Peugeot EX1 has two high-power electric drives, permanent magnet synchronous, each mounted on each axle, with a combined capacity of 250 kW (equivalent to 340 horsepower of an internal combustion engine) with a torque maximum, constant and immediate available of 240 Newton meters ahead and behind, allowing you to offer an immediate acceleration capacity, reaching 100 km / h from rest in just 3.58 seconds and reached a maximum speed of 260 km / h in 6.6 seconds.

The lithium ion batteries that support the electric motors have a capacity of 30 kw / h, giving a maximum range of 450 kilometers. This technology has been handed the new Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4, the model will be a sale soon, and that has a front thermal combustion engine and an electric motor behind.

In the case of Peugeot EX1, no gearbox ensures an acceleration creepy but able to overcome a gravitational force of 1 G.

Born to win
The Peugeot EX1 is designed for urban traffic out of the open road, a place where you can experience unique sensations and extreme sports with absolute silence guarantees its mechanics. Proof of this is able to break several international records for electric vehicles by land, approved by the International Federation of Automobiles FIA and set up by his driver, Nicolas Vanier, renowned French author.