Peugeot Onyx
| Industry | Automotive |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1810 |
| Founder | Jean-Pierre Peugeot |
| Headquarters | Sochaux , France |
| Products | Automobiles, including concept cars such as the Peugeot Onyx |
| Website | www |
The Peugeot Onyx represents a concept sports car developed by the French automaker Peugeot and was first presented at the 2012 Paris Motor Show.
Design
Created under the direction of Gilles Vidal, head designer at Peugeot Design Center, the Onyx embodies an environmentally conscious supercar concept that merges a hybrid drivetrain with sustainable construction materials. Its exterior panels are meticulously handcrafted, combining 0.8 mm untreated copper sheets shaped by hand with carbon fiber elements. Over time, the copper surface undergoes oxidation, transitioning from a reflective finish to a unique blue-green patina, as evidenced when Peugeot showcased the vehicle again after 15 months. The design features an aluminum-arched “double bubble” roof inspired by the Peugeot RCZ, trademark three-claw rear lights, and achieves an aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cd) of 0.30.
Interior
Inside, the cabin utilizes environmentally responsible materials including seats and coverings made from recycled felt and surfaces imitating wood crafted from compressed newspapers bound with resin. Additional highlights include a center console fashioned from blown crystal glass, aluminum toggle switches for controls and climate management, along with structural components constructed from carbon fiber.
Specifications
The chassis is built from 12 carbon fiber parts with a total weight of . The suspension system employs double wishbones both front and rear, partially made of carbon fiber, featuring inboard springs and dampers. Aerodynamics are enhanced by a flat underbody and an active rear spoiler. Power is supplied by a diesel Peugeot Sport V8 PSA HYbrid4-HDi-FAP 3.7 L engine derived from the 2011 24 Hours of Le Mans Prototype, producing a combined output of 680 hp (600 + 80). The vehicle accelerates from 0- in 2.9 seconds and reaches a maximum velocity of .