Divine DS concept unveiled, prior to appearing at the Paris Motor Show 2014 Divine DS is a compact 4-door vehicle, 4.21m long and 1.98m wide. It is characterised by its powerful and charismatic styling, with taut lines and a low driving position (1.35m high). Strong, sensual curves contrast with graphic features sculpted in chrome. DIVINE DS features metallic grey bodywork with a subtle shimmer that accentuates its lines. The body style captivates the observer at first glance with bold styling cues that reflect the image of DS. The wide, powerful front end features the ‘DS Wings’ signature that was first seen on DS 5LS. With Divine DS, this has been accentuated and is more upright for a heightened sense of prestige. In the centre, the radiator grille provides a stunning setting for the DS emblem. Floating diamond shapes, of different sizes and in varying shades of chrome, reflect light to give the radiator grille a ‘spatial’ effect. Viewed from the side, the lines of Divine DS form a sharp sweep along the length of the car, with the first stroke of the designer’s pen clearly visible. The dramatic waistline emerges as a circle around the rear lights and tapers away naturally at the front. Underlined by a chrome strip, this distinctive signature makes the whole body appear tauter and more dynamic. The chrome strip also cleverly conceals the door handles. On the lower side panels is a line of finely sculpted chrome, subtly highlighting the elegant body shape and bringing to mind the interior console design. Another major styling highlight is the roof, which is truly unique with a design resembling the scales of a reptile. Playing on contrasts, these scales feature alternating effects – matt and satin, opaque and transparent – to play on the light inside and outside the car through changing reflections. The scale pattern extends over the rear window and can also be seen on the door mirrors. This forms a unique and enchanting display that contrasts with the sensual curves of the car’s rear. A perfect fit with the concept’s dynamic character, Divine DS is equipped with the turbocharged direct-injection 1.6 THP petrol engine developing 270bhp. With a power maximum output of 199kW at 6,000rpm and maximum torque of 330Nm between 1,900 and 5,500 rpm, this is an engine with outstanding performance. Meeting high standards in terms of performance does not mean sacrificing environmental concerns. This engine is Euro 6 compliant and emits just 145g/km of CO2.
Posted on: Sun, 07 Sep 2014 13:56:08 +0000
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