As a celebration of the marque’s 200th anniversary, Peugeot has created a new concept car called the EX1 that will have its world premiere at the Mondial de l’automobile 2010 in Paris later this month. Peugeot's thoughts are that of an "extreme dream car" which demonstrates the "exciting possibilities for electric power". Peugeot has created an all-new electric car bearing the alphanumeric appellation EX1, which it will show at the upcoming in Paris.
This car and the images are real. The 100% electric car Peugeot’s latest concept car is a visually striking two-seater roadster with a futuristic styling and an original architecture, designed to offer intense driving sensations as a celebration of the Marque’s 200th anniversary.
The Peugeot EX1's motivation comes from a pair of electric motors, one on each axle, thus offering four-wheel drive. Each electric motor produces a peak output of 125kW, for a combined 250kW or 340HP and 240Nm (177 lbs-ft) of constant torque. Energy is provided by a high-output lithium-ion battery. Peugeot did not announce performance figures, but the company did say that the EX1 is "capable of lightning acceleration" that can "exceed 1 G of gravitational force."
Indeed the Concept Car - Peugeot Electric Car EX1 Concept Cars has already broken the following international records (approved by the International Automobile Federation) for an electric-powered terrestrial vehicle. This series of records was established, by Nicolas Vanier, the famous French explorer and film-maker ("The Last Trapper", "Wolf") who drove the EX1 concept car.
Between now and the end of the year, China, the world's largest car market, will be the setting for the EX1 to pursues other world records.
Concept Car - Peugeot Electric Car EX1 Concept Cars