Paris 2012: Peugeot Onyx Concept

The french automakers might be in financial touble but that didn't stop Peugeot from introducing the Onyx Concept car at the Paris Motor Show. The Onyx is powered by a mid-mounted 3.7-Liter turbocharged diesel V8 developing 600 Hp and a battery based system similar to F1's KERS dubbed Hybrid4.The system allows the driver to have an additional 80 Hp under acceleration. Thanks to the use of ultra light innovative materials, the Onyx Concept weighs just 1,100 Kg (2,425 pounds). Enjoy the high res gallery below and click here for more information.

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Peugeot Onyx Concept Previewed Ahead of Paris Debut

Each year, Peugeot stuns the crowds at the Paris motor show with a magnificent concept car. Sadly, those concept cars rarely make it to production just like the SR1 Spyder Concept. The Onyx Hybrid Concept car is just one of those.

Power comes from a mid-mounted 3.7-Liter turbocharged diesel V8 developing 600 Hp coming from Peugeot's motorsport division and a battery based system slightly similar to F1's KERS (kinetic energy recovery system) dubbed Hybrid4. The system allows the driver to have an additional 80 Hp under acceleration.



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