- Father and two-time Formula E Champion, Jean-Éric Vergne is switching from DS 4 E-TENSE 225 to DS 7 E-TENSE 4×4 360
- This DS 7 E-TENSE 4×4 360 has been personalised with the assistance of DS DESIGN STUDIO PARIS and DS Performance
Formula E champion, DS Automobiles ambassador but in addition father, Jean-Éric Vergne is now driving a DS 7 E-TENSE 4×4 360. Like the DS 4 E-TENSE 225 he beforehand ran, the styling of his new automotive has additionally been personalised by DS DESIGN STUDIO PARIS and sports activities an unique look.
The exterior personalisation is the results of work carried out by the model’s groups, who tried to comply with the rules given by the motive force to make it distinctive, in a quest for refined concord. Started on the DS DESIGN STUDIO PARIS, the work was then carried out within the DS Performance workshops.
Already seen on the DS AERO SPORT LOUNGE and DS E-TENSE PERFORMANCE idea vehicles, the bi-tone end subtly combines a brand new satin gray color with a lacquered black that goes from the roof to the bonnet. Satin Grey – with hints of metallic and mineral – covers the complete entrance finish after which progressively fades away in strips in favour of the Lacquered Grey supplied to DS 7 E-TENSE 4×4 360 clients.
The total impact is enhanced by refined graphic touches on the entrance bumper, paying homage to the high-tech DS LIGHT VEIL signature that lets mild shine from the daytime working lights via the physique color. Slightly contrasting, these strips emphasise the dynamism of the entrance of the DS 7 E-TENSE 4×4 360.
The personalisation continues on the door mirrors with the identical bi-tone and bi-material end between gray and black, satin and lacquered. The impression of dynamism is underlined by the sequence of strips utilized alternately to the contours, giving an impact of pace via the color and materials.
The bonnet badge with the ‘JEV’ brand in addition to a comply with up ‘JEV 25’ (his race quantity which refers to his date of beginning) on the entrance doorways end off this unique design.
This DS 7 incorporates a plug-in hybrid drivetrain with a mixed 360hp. Capable of zero to 62mph in simply 5.6 seconds, it additionally has a 100% electrical vary of 36 miles on the WLTP mixed cycle.
“This distinctive DS 7 E-TENSE 4×4 360 is the results of a collaboration between DS Performance and DS DESIGN STUDIO PARIS. Designed for our ambassador and two-time Formula E Champion Jean-Eric Vergne, it embodies the hyperlink between monitor and highway and is symbolic of automotive ardour.”
Eugenio Franzetti, DS Performance director
“We have worked on a bi-tone and bi-material finish to add an extra touch of dynamism by creating a satin grey covering with metallic finishes, in contrast to the depth of our standard Lacquered Grey colour. While this DS 7 E-TENSE 4×4 360, which will be driven by Jean-Eric Vergne, is unique, this kind of project still represents a creative opportunity, as part of our future developments.”
Vincent Lobry, DS Automobiles head of Colours, Materials and Finishes
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