On 12 December 2024, we were delighted to unveil N°8, our new-generation SUV Coupé that redefines mobility and 100% electric driving standards.
Immerse yourself in the world of N°8. We'd love you to explore the secrets of its design through new and exclusive content.
Begin your exclusive journey on the genesis of N°8 highlighting the expertise and cutting-edge technology employed by our team to guarantee incomparable acoustics and aerodynamics, symbolic of a journey in first class.
From DS AERO SPORT LOUNGE to N°8
Timeline
2019
Writing the blueprint, the real bridge between DS AERO SPORT LOUNGE and N°8
26 February 2020
DS AERO SPORT LOUNGE introduced to the public
2020
The modellers shape the first full-scale models in Clay (synthetic clay)
2021
Advanced design mock-up submitted to a customer panel
2022
Last design adjustments
12 December 2024
N°8 is revealed, it ushers in a signature that will be used on future models in the range
2019
Writing the blueprint, the real bridge between DS AERO SPORT LOUNGE and N°8
26 February 2020
DS AERO SPORT LOUNGE introduced to the public
2020
The modellers shape the first full-scale models in Clay (synthetic clay)
2021
Advanced design mock-up submitted to a customer panel
2022
Last design adjustments
12 December 2024
N°8 is revealed, it ushers in a signature that will be used on future models in the range
Did you know?
From the DS AERO SPORT LOUNGE concept car unveiled in early 2020, N°8 was already on the minds of the designers.
With its dynamic silhouette, N°8 has been designed for efficiency, embodying the future of SUV Coupés. A genuine craft with flowing lines and a spacious interior, it combines modern engineering and artisan’s expertise for exceptional comfort and staying power over long distances.
NEW LIGHT SIGNATURE
The concept car's vertical light signature at the front and the trihedral lights at the rear have been carried over to N°8, as has its DS LUMINASCREEN front.
At the front, N°8 adopts a vertical LED signature called DS LIGHTBLADE. This slim, elongated signature is symbolic of DS models. It places the car visually on the road and asserts its width and status. The horizontally aligned main beams are defined by 8 LEDs in the Clous de Paris shape which echo the interior trim's embossed inserts.
N°8 is the first model in the DS range to adopt the DS LIGHTBLADE vertical light signature at the rear. The scale patterns complete the interior of the tapered horizontal taillights. On N°8, they are aligned and now three-dimensional, so as to be visible from over 100 meters and reinforce their identity.
EXTENDED DUO-TONE
As on DS AERO SPORT LOUNGE, the extended duo-tone paintwork uses a deep black. This colour features on the roof, extends over the bonnet and up to the grille. This extended duo-tone further enhances the character and elegance of the profile and represents a nod to the heyday of French coachbuilding.
The "Paintjet" technology used to create the black surface on the bi-tone bonnet is a world first in mass production. Its application process does not require a curing phase and thereby lessens greenhouse gas emissions.
Interior cocoon
Inside, the dashboard wrapping round the occupants, the tapered seats and the care taken with the materials served as inspiration for N°8's ambience, which focuses on comfort and calm.
The dashboard's wing wraps round the occupants. It illustrates "seamless design": both decorative, like a piece of craftsmanship, and ultra-high tech through the integration of the sound system, air vents and light signatures. It perfectly highlights the alliance of "High-Tech" and "High-Craft" which represents the alchemy between technology and the implementation expertise for the material (aluminum, wood, etc...). The large curve that shapes the cockpit brings dynamism and serenity through the purity of its design.
A jewel of Engineering and Expertise
A level of collaboration never before reached between designers and engineers in aerodynamics and performance has been made possible with the help of experts in digital simulation and wind tunnels. Every line, every detail has been thought about for efficiency without compromising aesthetics.
To guarantee a level of silence that is a benchmark in its segment, rigorous tests were conducted in a semi-anechoic chamber. This room, designed to absorb the majority of ambient noise with its dihedrons made of absorbing material, allows an extremely low noise level of 10 to 15 dB to be achieved. The aim is to analyse the noise pollution emitted by the car, including that of the electric motor, with unrivalled precision to eliminate or reduce it as much as possible.
The design and the materials, upholstery and equipment have each been carefully selected and tested so that N°8 achieves an exceptional level of acoustic comfort, with optimised sound insulation and a reduction in parasitic noise. The resulting soundproofing amplifies the immersive sound of the Electra 3D by Focal system, which features no fewer than 14 speakers and a 690 W amplifier for an incomparable driving experience.
From aerodynamics to aero-efficiency
Each exterior part in contact with air flow was sketched and then prototyped. The aerodynamic performance of the concepts offered by the design was evaluated using 3D simulation, then in the wind tunnel. All possible combinations were verified in prototype to calculate the range of the configuration. In total, more than 400 hours in the wind tunnel and more than 800 configurations were quantified.
These steps have made it possible to reduce air resistance: studies have resulted in a 15dm2 gain and 60 km of combined WLTP range.
We have managed to surpass the performance of the DS AERO SPORT LOUNGE concept car: by combining a powerful and efficient engine, this work in synergy with the different professions has made it possible to achieve a range of 466 mi, or 63 mi more than the 403 mi of DS AERO SPORT LOUNGE.
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