The Peugeot EXALT Uses a Mysterious Red Material Dubbed 'Shark Skin'
Rahul Kalvapalle — April 15, 2014 — Autos
References: peugeotpress & gizmag
The Peugeot EXALT sedan is a concept car with a distinctly bare steel exterior and a grainy trim that Peugeot dubs 'Shark Skin.' The car's exterior is unique and eye-catching due to the fact that it doesn't have special edition custom paint colors or complex paint applications, but is swathed in bare industrial steel beaten into a shape by a master panel-beater.
The steel extends back over the car's long hood, up its windshield and over its roof. The steel then gives way to the earthy-red 'Shark Skin' material. Peugeot hasn't revealed exactly what the material is, only revealing that it enhances the vehicle's aerodynamic performance. The red Shark Skin material gives the car a beautiful two-tone look for a truly unique appearance.
The steel extends back over the car's long hood, up its windshield and over its roof. The steel then gives way to the earthy-red 'Shark Skin' material. Peugeot hasn't revealed exactly what the material is, only revealing that it enhances the vehicle's aerodynamic performance. The red Shark Skin material gives the car a beautiful two-tone look for a truly unique appearance.
Trend Themes
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2. Aerodynamic Materials Trend - Opportunities to develop new, high-performance materials to improve aerodynamic capabilities of vehicles.
3. Two-tone Color Schemes Trend - Opportunities for developing new, eye-catching color schemes in the automotive industry to further enhance aesthetics.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive Industry - Innovations in bare steel finishes, aerodynamic materials, and two-tone color schemes can benefit the automotive industry by enhancing aesthetics and performance capabilities.
2. Materials Science Industry - The development of new aerodynamic materials for vehicles provides exciting avenues for the materials science industry to create high-performance and sustainable materials.
3. Design Industry - The use of bare steel finishes and two-tone color schemes creates opportunities for design professionals to innovate new aesthetic concepts in the automotive and product design industries.
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