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About Devinci Cars

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PHILOSOPHY, STYLE

First of all, I wanted a timeless collection, something “chic”, simple and natural coming close to the base of the automobile. Whether in its design or its piloting. I also wanted to feel free in contact with nature and not feel locked in a box.

 

This vehicle is a sculpture, a concept, a unique experience where “chic” style, pleasure, freedom and ecology are its DNA.

 

The electrical side became natural very quickly. When one understands the philosophy of this vehicle, there can only be this powertrain. Especially now with the advances in technology.

 

I have had the chance to drive many exceptional vehicles on the road or in competition but the pleasure behind the wheel of a DEVINCI is unique and cannot be compared. I personally take great pleasure in driving it and I understand that it is shared.

Even though its handling is exceptional, this is not the philosophy of the vehicle. We are here for the pleasure of the object and for a unique feeling of freedom.

 

For me it’s not just a vehicle. I created it as a sculpture that includes volumes, shapes, geometries, and of course, colour. All this with a balance of my own. A balance where detail is not an issue.

 

And as a side note, it’s riding.

 

Not everything can be controlled! Daring to go where we feel inspired is so much easier and more natural. Art can only exist with this will.

 

In my case, I am very sensitive to the shapes and colours of certain mechanical objects. Don’t ask me why.

 

DEVINCI owners have a certain artistic sensibility and not necessarily a passion for cars. That’s what they decided in the first place. But in a second view DEVINCI gives them an unexpected, unique pleasure.

 

With my career, my experience as a manufacturer and as a racing driver, it was very important to me to be behind the wheel of a living vehicle. Equipped with my DNA, the piloting I wanted as natural as possible, makes it unique.

 

I am of course very sensitive and delighted with all the feedback on the pleasure that the owners of DEVINCI take.

 

For those lucky enough to drive a DEVINCI, they discover unique sensations!

Pure and natural driving pleasure, comfort, exceptional road holding and above all a feeling of freedom that only this vehicle will provide you with.

 

For her or him at the command of a DEVINCI, on a magnificent road by the sea, in the mountains or in the city, you will discover something different, sporty, relaxed, comfortable that will always give you in the eyes of your entourage, a cool attitude, chic, original, luxury without being ostentatious.

 

DEVINCI cars are approved electric vehicles, the most ecological of our time: 10Kw for 100KM. Jean Philippe optimizes energy consumption to the maximum by working hard with his team and partners on a multitude of parameters: weight, aerodynamics, friction, transmission, energy recovery.

 

The work accomplished is exceptional, the DEVINCI is certainly the most ecological 4-wheeled road approved vehicle in the world.     

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Jean-Philippe Dayraut

Devinci Cars Executive Director, Creator & Founder

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Manufacturing & Technology

Exterior

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ALUMINIUM BODYWORK

The materials used are aluminium for the entire front bodywork and fibre for the rear hood. 12 different thicknesses of aluminium were chosen for maximum rigidity and weight savings depending on the purpose and location of the body components.

Each element has been laser or water jet cut and bent by hand. 827 aviation grade stainless steel watertight rivets have been chosen for their durability. They are positioned and fixed by hand by our technicians.

The cover has been designed in several moulds in order to benefit from different thicknesses and strengths according to its constraints and with maximum weight savings.

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RADICAL DESIGN

Meter, dashboard, aluminium-decorated floor and running boards, all elements have been designed specifically.

Thanks to a tool specially created by Jean-Philippe, the decorative numbers on the front and rear hood give this speed effect painted tone-on-tone.

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CHASSIS, RIGIDITY AND SAFETY

An essential part of the vehicle that appears simple at first glance but is in fact very technical.

This tubular chassis made of mechanically welded steel was designed by Jean-Philippe with 5 objectives to achieve while respecting the homologation constraints.

Firstly, safety, of course, where Jean-Philippe wanted to go far beyond what is required by the homologation with oversized pilot and co-pilot side reinforcements in the event of a side impact as well as a single central roll bar not required in the homologation positioned high enough for maximum pilot and co-pilot protection in the event of a rollover.

As you’ll notice, if you draw a line between the highest part of the roll bar and the end of the hood, the heads of the driver and passenger will be underneath in the event of a rollover. Unfortunately, some convertible car manufacturers do not take into account this very important safety aspect.

For the other four, you will find reliability, lightness (100 kg less than Brigitte and Adèle), design and fuses to facilitate and reduce any repair costs on the front or rear part. This chassis seems extremely simple at first glance but it took all Jean-Philippe’s racing experience to make it. This very original two-seater chassis is covered with a high-strength epoxy stain protecting it from moisture or impacts for many years to come.

Each owner can choose his chassis number subject to availability.

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CUT ALUMINUM GRILLE

The front grille is the identifying face of all vehicles, it is artistic, original and must be integrated as well as possible into its line. Jean-Philippe wanted it to be simple, without unnecessary eccentricity, in order to keep the eye on the entire front end of the already very original vehicle.

RIMS

These extremely resistant aluminum rims specific to DEVINCI benefit from an exceptional rigidity to resist lateral torsional stresses exerted in turns but also to absorb to the maximum the various shocks that can be found on the road.

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MICHELIN TYRES PILOT X

All Devinci vehicles are equipped with Michelin Pilote X radial tires that evoke the high performance, high sidewall tires of the 1950s and 1960s. This exclusive 6.00 R 16 profile was developed by Michelin to meet the challenge of high speeds (W index = 270 km/h) that the Jaguar XK 150 or Aston Martin DB were capable of reaching.

Its radial structure provides: excellent handling and asymmetrical tread blocks for a moderate rolling sound.

In November 2009, this exclusive tire made it possible to beat the group 2 endurance record , class 8 over 1000 km with an Austin-Healey on the Millbrook Speedway: 246.93 km/h average!        

MOULDED STEPS

Cut from the aluminium mass, these running boards have been designed to blend in with the style of the vehicle, but also thought out to be as practical as possible for getting on and off. They’ve been marked engraved in the mass. They are coated with a high-strength epoxy paint to match the design of this model.

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Interior

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GENUINE LIMITED EDITION STAND 2 LEATHER

Our range of 100% natural leather specially chosen for outdoor use has been designed by Jean-Philippe Dayraut and Stand 21, the most experienced French company in the production of driver equipment for Formula 1 motor racing or world rally championship. Our leather also has the REACH ecological standards because we do not use any chemicals, thinners or mercury. On this model, we have taken a granulated leather with a sewn touch and big threads of European cowhide, standard in 1021-181 heat and flame test.

Reference : Antic Serie 100 quality 3/5 comfort 2/5 resistance 4/5. The colors and design vary according to Jean-Philippe’s creativity on this model, specifically

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4-SPOKE STEERING WHEEL WOOD-ALUMINIUM STRAPPING

This 4-spoke steering wheel with a diameter of 15 inches (38.1 cm) made specifically for DEVINCI is made of aluminum covered with varnished wood that fits perfectly with the spirit of this vehicle and provides a very pleasant driving comfort and feel. It was also taken into account that, in the event of impact, the steering wheel could deform to avoid injuring the pilot.

CAPPED ALUMINIUM DASHBOARD

The plugged aluminium dashboard gives it a vintage feel perfectly adapted to the driver and passenger ergonomics. He receives all the counters giving the necessary information to his pilot. The meters have been designed specifically for DEVINCI. It also contains all the information needed for electric vehicles: charge status, range, Eco, Normal and Sport modes. There’s also a handy pull tab for adjusting the driver’s seat. There is also a USB socket for connecting a phone or GPS.

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YACHT-TYPE WOODEN FLOOR

This demountable floor is a part that is subject to many stresses. DEVINCI wanted it made of exotic hardwood and varnished on three coats for maximum protection. It integrates black rubber strips between each wooden slat giving it the flexibility necessary for its use. This floor was made in partnership with a French company specialising in the fitting out of luxury boats.

PEDALBOARD EXOTIC WOOD CARVED IN THE MASS

The DEVINCI design office spent an enormous amount of time on this job, which was much more difficult to achieve than one might think because Jean-Philippe had an extremely precise requirement, like all drivers, for a driving position that was comfortable and adjustable so that it could be adapted to all morphologies. The amplitude of the pedals allows a driver over 2m to be comfortable at the controls of his vehicle. It is fixed on an adjustable plate that allows it to move completely and adapt to a multitude of templates. Carved from the mass of an exotic yacht-type wood, this crankset is varnished to ensure maximum resistance.

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DRIVER ERGONOMICS: ADJUSTABLE SEAT

The DEVINCI design office spent an enormous amount of time on this position, which is much more difficult to achieve than one might think because Jean-Philippe had an extremely precise requirement, like all drivers, for a driving position that is comfortable and adjustable so that it can be adapted to all morphologies.

The range of adjustment of the seats and pedals allows a driver over 2m to be comfortable at the controls of his vehicle. The seat is slide-mounted and can be easily adjusted by operating the lever on the dashboard.

STORAGE COMPARTMENT

With a capacity of 268L, you will be surprised at the volume available! You will have enough room to put your DEVINCI luggage.

Equipped with a key lock, you can leave your belongings in complete peace of mind.

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Technology

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HIGH-EFFICIENCY ELECTRIC MOTOR

Flanged specifically for heavy quadricycle compliance at 15 Kw, this engine has capacities far superior to what our vehicle requires. Flexibility, power and exceptional smoothness give its rider a remarkable and very pleasant sensitivity.

LITHIUM IRON PHOSPHATE BATTERY

Manufactured by one of France’s leading custom iron-phosphate battery companies in partnership with DEVINCI, this battery meets extremely stringent specifications due to the very limited space in the chassis.

Indeed, the safety and reliability aspects have been thought out down to the last detail, the battery is located in a steel safety box under the vehicle. This layout is very important to ensure that the centre of gravity provides exceptional stability and handling. This iron phosphate battery has the particularity, compared to a lithium-ion chemistry, to ensure maximum safety in case of shock or failure because it is not flammable.

This 23 KWh battery gives a range of 205 Km in Eco mode, it has the advantage of being able to recharge on a domestic plug (16a) in record time: 30 km of autonomy for 1 hour of charge!

With a 24-month guarantee, Devinci is also committed to all its customers, if they wish, to take back their vehicle’s battery every year to recycle it and offer them a new one that is always more ecological, efficient in capacity and even lighter.

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TOGGLE SUSPENSIONS

Jean-Philippe absolutely wanted the helical suspensions to be integrated into the vehicle’s interior in order to keep a very clean line and quality aerodynamics. For this Jean-Philippe has opted for a tipper technology used on modern supercars or in Formula 1.

This has resulted in very precise geometries and exceptional comfort performance. This technology is much more technical and expensive to implement.

DEVINCI offers two types of suspensions depending on the models chosen to improve comfort and stability.

Here again, we call upon a French company specialized in high level competition suspensions. Jean-Philippe and Ari Vatanen themselves wanted to configure the different hydraulic and spring settings of these vehicles to best combine comfort and stability. You will be surprised by the comfort provided by this technology but even more surprised by the handling of your DEVINCI worthy of a supercar!

BRAKING

Vehicle equipped with 4 disc brakes with brake distribution by disc diameter and by double-piston calipers from the competition.

Front: ∅ 320mm discs

Rear: ∅ 250mm discs

In its quest for absolute silence, DEVINCI has developed silent brake pads composed of sealed rivets made of special automotive stainless steel and rustproofing.

Moreover, to make your excursions more enjoyable, our vehicle is equipped with regenerative braking for your autonomy and also with an electric parking brake.       

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Ecology

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DEVINCI cars are champions in terms of environmental protection. DEVINCI has worked hard to make this vehicle using a maximum of recyclable materials and working with subcontractors closest to the assembly shop to avoid transport. DEVINCI has also thought during the realization of the different prototypes to be able to consume only 10 kwh per 100 km.

By achieving this feat, DEVINCI cars are road-qualified vehicles that consume the least amount of fuel at the moment.

We also plan and work for the recycling of batteries by reusing them in series as a rechargeable energy accumulator by solar panels and thus offer companies or private individuals to save energy by regularly using this power reserve.

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