The Peugeot Onyx Concept is currently on show at the 2012 Paris Motor Show. The hybrid Onyx supercar concept was developed by talented design enthusiasts and combines high performance with the efficient use of innovative materials.

Peugeot Onyx Concept – Special Features

??Hybrid Powertrain

The Peugeot Onyx Concept supercar is powered by a 3.7-litre V8 hybrid HDi FAP engine that transfers 447kW to the 20-inch rear wheels using a 6-speed sequential gearbox. Hybrid4 technology recovers kinetic energy during braking which is then stored in lithium-ion batteries. This energy becomes available on acceleration and provides an additional 60kW.

Efficient Bodywork??

The chassis structure consists of 12 parts weighing about 100kg and the bodywork of the Peugeot Onyx concept features striking contrast of the colours and materials used. The wings and doors are made of pure copper sheet which means its appearence will change over time. The rest of the body is in carbon fibre and painted in matt black.

The front-end incorporates a vertical grille and full LED headlamps. The Onyx shares the ‘double-bubble’ roof and aluminium arches of the Peugeot RCZ. The rear-end lights adopt the three claws Peugeot light signature and support small spoilers which direct upper and side air flows.

Unique Interior

The passenger compartment is made of felt and formed as a one-piece ‘pod’ with no stitching or joins. The result is a passenger ‘cocoon’ within the carbon-fibre structure. The felt is fully recyclable and provides excellent thermal insulation and de-humidifies the air which improves air quality.

The Peugeot Onyx concept features a driver centred interior with controls that are easy to find and the small steering wheel offers the sense of agility and features a felt rim, aluminium controls and paddle shifts. The dashboard is made of compressed used newspapers to form a new kind of wood known as ‘Newspaper Wood’.

Set in the dashboard is the instrument panel in a head up position. The engine speed and vehicle speed are indicated by metal parts. The engine operation is detailed on digital screens. The console, also made from ‘Newspaper Wood’, features a unique fuel indicator shaped from blown-glass. The console also features the dual-zone air conditioning controls with an aluminium bar with a milled detail finish.

The Peugeot Onyx concept introduces new techniques and innovative materials to create a stylish design that is met with performance.