DS E-TENSE, a "Concept Car" with the soul of a Gran Turismo cruising the streets of Madrid

DS E-TENSE

On the occasion of the opening of the first DS Store in Spain, one of the stars of the event, alongside the dealership itself, was the “concept car” DS E-TENSE. Thanks to its “savoir-faire”, a car has been created with the soul and look of a Gran Turismo, previewing the brand’s future in design and in the combination of refinement, technology and high performance. It was not only displayed at the DS Store, but also drove through the streets of Madrid, showing off its urban performance.

Front headlamps with innovative LED modules DS ACTIVE LED VISION.Its Gran Turismo coupé silhouette, accentuated by a chrome roof spoiler and its innovative tail earned it the “Most Beautiful Vehicle” award at the last edition of the Chantilly Arts & Elegance Richard Mille Concours d’Elegance. One of the curiosities is that it has no rear window, just like the DIVINE DS concept car, which allowed the engineers to apply their latest advances in digital rear-view mirror technology, combined with the rear-view camera.

DS E-TENSE

Another notable aspect has been the work carried out on the lighting, both technically and in terms of design. The front optics are made up of innovative LED modules DS ACTIVE LED VISION. At the rear, the indicators are integrated into the roof, a nod to the first model, the DS of 1955, better known as the “Sapo” or “Shark”. The rear lights are fitted with full LED technology and designed like blades. Besides their novel design, they feature advanced technology that makes them “intelligent” lights, capable of rotating 180º to greet the driver, of generating a light output 20º wider on the sides, and of adjusting their brightness depending on whether the car is on the motorway or in adverse conditions such as rain, fog or snow.

Inside, the same savoir-faire applied to the exterior design is evident. Noble materials have been used, such as polished leather with topstitching on the seats and woven aluminium on the central console. The saddlers of the brand DS have devoted 800 hours of work to designing, testing and producing the new generation of the “Bracelet” finish for the seats and dashboard. Great emphasis has been placed on the details and on the incorporation of new designs noticeable in the steering wheel, with its flared shape, or the “Clous de Paris” pattern, borrowed from the world of high-end watchmaking, which surrounds the elements of the central console.

High-definition digital instrumentation.Technology plays a very important role inside the DS E-TENSE’s cabin. Proof of this is the high-definition digital instrumentation with a 12″ digital instrument cluster paired with a 10″ touchscreen. Its controls are managed by an electronic system developed in collaboration with Coyote. In the centre of the cabin, occupants can check technical information in real time, such as air purity or the speeds of the two engines.

For some elements and equipment in the cabin of the DS E-TENSE, a parametric design approach has been used. This method allows surfaces and volumes to be generated in a different way. It has been applied to elements such as the dashboard and the front grille, where 3D printing has also been used.

Interior of the DS E-TENSE

Ecology is integrated into the climate control system, where the innovative “clean cabin” technology provides active protection for the occupants. It continuously detects, analyses and filters out pollutants coming from outside, purifying the air inside the cabin.

Electric motor delivering 402 CV of power.Thanks to the experience gained in the FIA Formula E World Championship, DS Automobiles applies this knowledge and the development of solutions that optimise the performance of electric drivetrains in the DS E-TENSE’s powertrain. As a result, the figures it offers are worthy of a supercar, since its motor delivers 402 CV of power and 516 Nm of torque.

The lithium-ion batteries are located under the chassis, which provides a low centre of gravity and a balanced torque distribution across the axles. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.5 seconds and has a top speed of 250 km/h. It achieves all these figures with zero emissions and a range that can reach 360 kilometres in the urban cycle.

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