Peugeot Proxima

The Peugeot Proxima is a concept car, designed, developed, and built by French manufacturer Peugeot in 1986.

History
Peugeot presented the Proxima at the 1986 Paris Motor Show. 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 1374 kg 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. 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.

The vehicle is powered by a twin-turbocharged V6 engine, 24 valves, 2849 cm3, 680 hp, with a top speed of 348 km/h. 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.

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. 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.