Peugeot SR1 Concept Car

Peugeot has released the first details and images of its stylistic design trends for the future models through the Peugeot SR1 Concept car. The concept make its debut at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show in March.

The Peugeot SR1 features a sculpted bonnet, sweeping sides and a chiselled rear design while at the side, the styling line merge into the side windows and the front windscreen.

The carbon skin of the car merges seamlessly with the design of the lights, the air intakes and the shape of the door mirrors. Other features are full LED internal headlamp functions, radiator grille contour hard top and the new Peugeot Lion badge.



Inside, the SR1 features driver seat and all controls that are dedicated to out-and-out enjoyment for the driver, passenger compartment that is designed to provide optimum versatility and new sensations for all its occupants.

The car can accommodate 3 people whereby the third seat located in the middle, behind the two front seats. Entry to the rear seat is via the center console which can slide forward. The SR1 is fitted with patinated leather and different grained wood that mix together seamlessly with high-tech materials such as nickel and satin-finished chrome.

Other features include combination of analogue and digital read outs instrumentation, two glass crystal gauges that display fuel consumption and vehicle range and an exclusive wristwatch developed together with Bell&Ross that comes with milled inserts of solid aluminum slots perfectly into a dedicated housing on the fascia panel.

The Peugeot SR1 Concept car uses Hybrid4 technology which will be launched in the Peugeot 3008 in 2011 where a 218 bhp (160 kW) 1.6-liter THP petrol engine powering the front wheels while the rear wheels will be powered by an electric motor delivering 95 bhp (70 kW).

The SR1 becomes a ZEV (Zero Emission Vehicle) in electric only mode while its combined cycle fuel consumption is only 4.9 liters/100 km and emits 119 g/km of CO2. The SR1 Concept produces a maximum power of 313 bhp (230 kW) and benefits from 4-wheel drive when the two power trains operate simultaneously.

The suspension system consists of double wishbones with drop links at the front and the rear. The car also features 4-wheel steering while the turning angle of the rear wheels are controlled as a function of the vehicle speed via motorised links on the rear wishbones.