↑ 1988 Peugeot Oxia

A long wheelbase gave the Oxia plenty of room for two passengers, the engine, and cargo space between the front and rear axles.

A long wheelbase gave the Oxia plenty of room for two passengers, the engine, and cargo space between the front and rear axles.

The 1988 Peugeot Oxia concept car looked like a refugee from a futuristic race course. Its name comes from the Oxia Palus region of the planet Mars.

Peugeot Oxia, 1988

The twin-turbo V-6 of the 1988 Peugeot Oxia concept car was in the tail.

Peugeot Oxia, 1988

Peugeot Oxia, 1988

Peugeot Oxia, 1988

Peugeot Oxia, 1988

Peugeot Oxia, 1988

The 1988 Peugeot Oxia concept car descended from a series of futuristic Peugeot cars.

An electronic tire monitoring system was a much ballyhooed safety feature of the Oxia, which relied on tire integrity as it approached its 217-mph top speed.

A few lucky souls were offered a test drive in which the Oxia concept car shrieked past at over 200 mph.

Peugeot Oxia, 1988

A long wheelbase gave the Oxia plenty of room for two passengers, the engine, and cargo space between the front and rear axles.

Peugeot Oxia, 1988

The 1988 Peugeot Oxia concept car interior drew on solar cells for electrical power. The dashboard included a computer and a map display.

Peugeot Oxia, 1988 - Interior

Peugeot Oxia, 1988 - Interior

Иллюстрации: Peugeot; Mario Buonocunto Concept Cars Page