Peugeot Proxima

Peugeot Proxima^[1]^[2]^[3]
Peugeot Proxima
Overview
Type	concept car
Manufacturer	Peugeot
Production	1986 (concept car)
Assembly	La Garenne, Île-de-France, France
Designer	Gérard Welter (exterior); Paul Bracq (interior)
Body and chassis
Class	sports car (S)
Body style	coupe
Layout	mid-engine, AWD
Doors	2
Related	205 T16
Powertrain
Engine	PRV, 24-valve, DOHC twin-turbocharged V6
Capacity	2.85 L (174 cu in)
Power output	680 hp, 448 lb-ft
Transmission	5-speed manual
Dimensions
Length	4,420 mm (174 in)
Width	2,060 mm (81 in)
Height	1,140 mm (45 in)
Curb weight	1,080 kg (2,380 lb)

The Peugeot Proxima is a concept car, designed, developed, and built by French manufacturer Peugeot in 1986.^[6]^[7]

History

Peugeot presented the Proxima at the 1986 Paris Motor Show.^[8] The successor to the 1984 Peugeot Quasar (and predecessor to the 1988 Peugeot Oxia and the 1990 Peugeot 905), it was inspired by science fiction, and is named after Proxima Centauri, the closest star to our solar system.

The bodywork of the 2+2 coupé weighing 1,374 kg (3,029 lb) was created by the Peugeot Style Center and inspired by the work of designer Luigi Colani. It comprises composite materials, including resins and carbon fiber, and a large polycarbonate glazed cockpit.^[9] The cockpit is entered through the polycarbonate canopy, which splits in half crosswise. The front half of the canopy rotates forward at its base, while the rear half slides backward.^[4]

The vehicle is powered by a twin-turbocharged V6 engine, 24 valves, 2,849 cm³ (173.9 cu in), 680 hp, with a top speed of 348 km/h (216 mph).^[10] A traction control solution automatically transmits power to the front wheels when rear-wheel slippage is detected, while the gearbox and clutch are also electronically controlled.^[4]

The cockpit can accommodate up to four passengers. Two onboard computers and five high-definition color screens assist the driver with rear-view cameras and an anti-collision radar, giving the driver a full view of the car's surroundings.^[4] In addition, the car features one of the prototypes of a satellite navigation system (GPS). The heat produced by the sun on the large glazed dome of the cockpit is cooled when stationary by a temperature control system powered by a solar panel on the rear of the car.^[11]

References

^ "Peugeot Proxima". ACI. Archived from the original on 2022-12-23. Retrieved 2022-12-23.
^ "Peugeot Proxima review, specs, stats, comparison, rivals, data, details, photos and information on SupercarWorld.com". www.supercarworld.com. Archived from the original on 2022-12-23. Retrieved 2022-12-23.
^ Cars, Story (December 29, 2021). "1986 Peugeot Proxima Concept". Story Cars. Archived from the original on December 23, 2022. Retrieved December 23, 2022.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Dachet, Flavien (25 April 2014). "Concept Car of the Week: Peugeot Proxima (1986)". Car Design News. Archived from the original on 2023-02-09. Retrieved 2023-04-02.(subscription required)
^ ":: The SUPERCAR :: 1986 - Peugeot Proxima Concept". thesupercar.tripod.com. Archived from the original on 2022-12-23. Retrieved 2022-12-23.
^ "Peugeot concept cars: 21 of the wildest". Top Gear. February 27, 2017. Archived from the original on December 23, 2022. Retrieved December 23, 2022.
^ "Peugeot Proxima (1986) - Old Concept Cars". October 27, 2013. Archived from the original on December 23, 2022. Retrieved December 23, 2022.
^ "1986 Peugeot Proxima technical and mechanical specifications". conceptcarz.com. Archived from the original on 2022-12-23. Retrieved 2022-12-23.
^ "Peugeot Proxima". Les Concept-cars Peugeot. Archived from the original on 2022-12-23. Retrieved 2022-12-23.
^ Burkart, Tom (December 16, 2014). "Concept Flashback - 1986 Peugeot PROXIMA Is X-Rated Hypercar All-Star". Archived from the original on December 23, 2022. Retrieved December 23, 2022.
^ Peugeot Proxima Archived 2022-12-23 at the Wayback Machine carstyling.ru

[1] "Peugeot Proxima". ACI. Archived from the original on 2022-12-23. Retrieved 2022-12-23.

[2] "Peugeot Proxima review, specs, stats, comparison, rivals, data, details, photos and information on SupercarWorld.com". www.supercarworld.com. Archived from the original on 2022-12-23. Retrieved 2022-12-23.

[3] Cars, Story (December 29, 2021). "1986 Peugeot Proxima Concept". Story Cars. Archived from the original on December 23, 2022. Retrieved December 23, 2022.

[CarDesignNews-4] Dachet, Flavien (25 April 2014). "Concept Car of the Week: Peugeot Proxima (1986)". Car Design News. Archived from the original on 2023-02-09. Retrieved 2023-04-02.(subscription required)

[5] ":: The SUPERCAR :: 1986 - Peugeot Proxima Concept". thesupercar.tripod.com. Archived from the original on 2022-12-23. Retrieved 2022-12-23.

[6] "Peugeot concept cars: 21 of the wildest". Top Gear. February 27, 2017. Archived from the original on December 23, 2022. Retrieved December 23, 2022.

[7] "Peugeot Proxima (1986) - Old Concept Cars". October 27, 2013. Archived from the original on December 23, 2022. Retrieved December 23, 2022.

[8] "1986 Peugeot Proxima technical and mechanical specifications". conceptcarz.com. Archived from the original on 2022-12-23. Retrieved 2022-12-23.

[9] "Peugeot Proxima". Les Concept-cars Peugeot. Archived from the original on 2022-12-23. Retrieved 2022-12-23.

[10] Burkart, Tom (December 16, 2014). "Concept Flashback - 1986 Peugeot PROXIMA Is X-Rated Hypercar All-Star". Archived from the original on December 23, 2022. Retrieved December 23, 2022.

[11] Peugeot Proxima Archived 2022-12-23 at the Wayback Machine carstyling.ru

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