• To commemorate the opening of the “On the move with Louis de Funès” exhibition at the Musée National de l’Automobile – Collection Schlumpf in Mulhouse, DS Automobiles is unveiling the drawing for a design inspired by the flying car from the “Fantomas unleashed” film
• Created by the DS DESIGN STUDIO PARIS, this DS reveals wings and a tailfin, as in the film that came out in 1965
• Louis de Funès appeared in numerous films with various DS models.

Le Musée National de l’Automobile – Collection Schlumpf is celebrating the iconic cars from the Louis de Funès films in a temporary exhibition open from 5 April to 5 November 2023.

The exhibition brings together cars seen in the films, including the DS, with posters, photos and props.

DS Automobiles is taking part in this celebration with the Louis de Funès Museum by creating a unique drawing that’s a modern adaptation of the DS from “Fantomas unleashed”.

Alongside Jean Marais, Louis de Funès and Mylène Demongeot, the DS was one of the biggest stars of the second part of the Fantomas trilogy, notably for descending the strips of Vesuvius choreographed by Rémy Julienne, and the final escape in the flying DS, with retractable wings.
 

“DS made history beyond the car industry. It is part of French heritage and as such, holds an important place in French cinema. We answered the request from the Louis de Funès Museum by designing a modern DS in tribute to the Fantomas DS. Geoffrey Rossillon, in the exterior design team led by Frédéric Soubirou, created the drawing.”

Thierry Metroz, DS Automobiles Design Director

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ABOUT DS AUTOMOBILES
 

Driven by the spirit of the avant-garde and backed by an exceptional heritage, the DS brand, born in 2014, aims to embody the French art of travel. Remarkable products, discernible French luxury savoir-faire, coupled with a suite of bespoke services, DS Automobiles offers a unique experience before, during and after every journey.

Designed for customers looking to stand out, travel the world and enjoy every moment, DS models combine refinement and technology. With new DS 3, DS 4, new DS 7 and DS 9, the DS brand offers a global range.

Based on numerous records since its entry into Formula E in 2015, including double Teams’ and Drivers’ titles, DS Automobiles is at the forefront of electrification by already selling each of its models with an electrified version. Under the E-TENSE label, DS Automobiles offers 100% electric powertrains as well as plug-in hybrids with up to 360hp and four-wheel drive. From 2024, every new model launched by DS Automobiles will be 100% electric.

For its discerning customers, DS Automobiles has crafted a suite of exclusive services, called “ONLY YOU, a wealth of attention.”

With a presence in 41 countries, the DS brand has created and is developing an exclusive distribution network that includes 450 DS STORES throughout the world.

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