Peugeot 4002
| Industry | Automotive |
|---|---|
| Founded | February 26, 1810 in France |
| Headquarters | France |
The Peugeot 4002 was a custom-built show car developed as a design concept for Peugeot in 2003.
Design competition
During the 2002 Paris Motor Show, Peugeot initiated an online contest aimed at amateur designers, encouraging submissions of retro-futuristic ideas inspired by classic Peugeot vehicles. From 2800 entries spanning 90 nations, the winning design was created by 32-year-old German graphic artist Stefan Schulze. At the 2003 Geneva Motor Show, he was awarded a trophy and €5000, alongside Peugeot’s announcement to produce a life-sized version of his concept.
Creation
The Peugeot 4002 made its first public appearance at the 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show. Built using aluminum and fiberglass materials and equipped with 21-inch wheels, the model showcased unique headlights concealed behind the grille, paying homage to the aerodynamic Peugeot 402 from 1936. As a purely exhibition vehicle without an engine, it was not street-legal. While the design received acclaim for its bold and energetic aesthetics, it was regarded as too radical to serve as a basis for future Peugeot production cars.