Next EV The following is a future electric-powered sports coupe conceived by a French luxury car brand DS Automobiles, named DS E-Tense Performance. It looks like this electric car is a continuation of the DS E-Tense Concept car which was previously launched at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show.
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| DS E-Tense Performance is a dressed up Formula E race car, and it will become a benchmark for vehicle design that will be launched later. (Picture from: Carscoops) |
The DS E-Tense Performance is built based on a carbon monocoque structure, which is supported by a 600 kW dual electric motor with a four-wheel drive system. Uniquely, according to the automaker, the chassis, power source and battery are packaged as one innovative solutions to drive future vehicles in the pure electric era.
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| DS Performance draped a lusciously styled body around an 806-hp electric race car powertrain and covered it in a radiant shade of green.. (Picture from: Carscoops) |
"Our objective is to apply our experience in Formula E and proven capabilities in international championships as workpieces that can be used in future high-performance electric vehicles," said Thomas Chevaucher, DS Performance Director.
He added that the DS E-Tense Performance is a laboratory that is used to analyze various component functions and develop according to the production view in the future.
"The idea is also to get a solution that is low-cost, easy to manufacture and can be implemented in various product lines. The future of the E-Tense line depends on the development of this concept," he said further.
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| DS E-Tense Performance relies exclusively on regenerative braking technology to regulate its speed. (Picture from: Carscoops) |
As mentioned above, this concept car is developed from the world of racing featuring with the suspension device has a special geometry that allows the car to tread well when asked to maneuvers on the roads. In addition, the car also has two electric motors have their own tasks, for the front should exerted of 250 kW or 335 hp, while for the rear-wheel drive electric motor capable to produce power of 350 kW or 469 hp.
Then, the DS E-Tense Performance's torque could be said very powerful, reaching of 8,000 Nm measured at the wheels (very far compared than the 2016 DS E-Tense Concept which was only 516 Nm). Then how does this car slow down its running speed?
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| DS E-Tense Performance's highlight is the battery wrapped in a carbon-aluminum composite specially designed by DS Performance with placement in the middle of the back to get the best weight distribution. (Picture from: Carscoops) |
Obviously the DS E-Tense Performance is capable of slowing down, but it does it without the conventional braking systems we all know and trust. Instead of a regular set of disc brakes, it relies exclusively on regenerative braking technology to regulate its speed.
The DS E-Tense Performance's highlight is the battery wrapped in a carbon-aluminum composite specially designed by DS Performance with placement in the middle of the back to get the best weight distribution. No wonder, if it claimed capable to accelerate from 0 to 100 kph just in 2 seconds.
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| DS E-Tense Performance is claimed capable to accelerate from 0 to 100 kph just in 2 seconds. (Picture from: Carscoops) |
As quoted of Carscoops, the batteries were developed by the collaboration with TotalEnergies and its subsidiary Saft. It is a high-voltage energy source and the cooling system for each cell is anticipated in the form of a Quartz EV Fluid solution.
Well, what makes the DS E-Tense Performance pleasing to the eye is the shape of the LED circuit as a light on the road, it turns out that there are 800 light arrangements. In addition, the beetle-effect makes the color of the car look unique, depending on which direction you look, but still has a glossy black color, plus 21-inch special-designed rims are claimed to support aerodynamics.
When you look at the cabin, you got the impression of being in a high-performance car, while sits in the racing style bucket seats, holds a Formula E-inspired steering wheel, and surrounded with the special trim interior upholstered by black leather. Well, when you drive with it in dense traffic, don't worry, the car already equipped with an infotainment system with various features that are supported by Focal Utopia audio systems and a pair of exclusive Scala Utopia Evo speakers as a boredom repellent. *** [EKA [31082022] | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | DS AUTOMOBILES | CARSCOOPS | CARANDDRIVER ]
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