DS Techeetah unveils its E-Tense FE20 to defend its title

Change but not revolution, this is the recipe for the livery of the DS E-Tense FE20 for the 2019-20 season. Formula e. The champions of the previous season have revealed the colors that the title holder will wear Jean-Eric Vergne et newcomer Antonio Félix Da Costa.

In the middle of the black and gold color, we note the more reinforced presence of the French brand on the sides of the car. “If you look closely, you can see that the design is taken from the logo of a cheetah head”, explains the team's sales manager, Keith Smout.

« Look closely at the new #DSETENSEFE20 livery, and you'll see that the pattern is made out of our cheetah head logo, which also nods to our continued efforts in supporting @TheBigCatSanct. Because that is closed to our hearts.”

Keith Smout, DST Chief Commercial Officer pic.twitter.com/EtCZdH3h19

- DS TECHEETAH (@DSTECHEETAH) October 11, 2019

The decoration was designed by the DS Design Studio from the French manufacturer. Underneath the dress, French engineers also followed the key word of evolution. “We have optimized most of the mechanical elements, continues Xavier Mestelan-Pinon, Director of DS Performance.

We developed our winning concept rather than completely redesigning the car. The engine, gearbox and transfer case have been improved, but the biggest changes have been made to the core of the onboard systems. »