The rebirth of an iconic Spanish brand Hispano Suiza Fábrica de Automóviles S.A. was originally established in Barcelona in 1904 by my great-grandfather Damián Mateu accompanied by the engineer Marc Birkigt; together they created this iconic Spanish brand. My grandfather, Miguel Mateu later took control of the company, continuing the production of prestigious, top-of-the-range cars. After his death, his daughter Carmen Mateu —my mother— was appointed president and continued her father’s work, keeping the essence of the brand alive through events, exhibitions, rallies, and conferences, as well as book and magazine publications. From 1904 to 1946, Hispano Suiza created a series of luxury high-performance vehicles, manufacturing 12,000 cars. In total, four generations of the Suqué Mateu family have preserved this historic name. Over 70 years later, in 2019, I had the honor of presenting the return of the Hispano Suiza brand to the world with the Carmen, a 100% electric vehicle, designed, developed, and manufactured in Barcelona, maintaining the original DNA of elegance, exclusivity, sportiness, and innovation. This year 2020 at the Geneva motor show, we presented the Carmen Boulogne, an evolved version of the vehicle we presented in 2019. The Boulogne concept dates back to 1921 and the George Boillot Cup, which had Hispano Suiza competing with five improved versions of the company’s H6 Coupé. The endurance race saw the competitors fight for victory for more than 3 and a half hours on the roads around the French city of Boulogne. Hispano Suiza achieved three consecutive victories with drivers André Dubonnet (1921), Paul Bablot (1922), and Léonce Garnier (1923) driving specially modified versions of the Hispano Suiza H6. In this book, we want to capture the values and qualities of the Boulogne concept from 1921 until today with this version of the Carmen Boulogne. Miguel Suqué Mateu Hispano Suiza President
HISTORY
Hispano Suiza Fábrica de Automóviles S.A. was established in 1904 and built more than 12,000 luxury performance cars over 42 illustrious years. Founded by Damián Mateu, with the support of Technical Director and engineer Marc Birkigt, Hispano Suiza engineered and crafted its cars from its Spanish base in Barcelona. Our brand’s DNA is a compendium of elegance and exclusivity, competition and sportiness, cutting-edge technology and reliability... Values that are still present in the new models, which in essence are still authentic Hispano Suiza. Today, Hispano Suiza is unique in nurturing an unbroken family lineage with the reintroduction of the marque in 2019, four generations after the birth of the brand. © Hispano Suiza Archive / Bibliothèque National de France
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Established – 1904
obtaining a legendary victory for Hispano Suiza
Pilleverdier driving the Hispano Suiza #12 during the 1909 Grand Prix des Voiturettes at Boulogne-sur-Mer
BRAND DNA
Made in Barcelona With its headquarters, technical centre and manufacturing facility based in the sophisticated Spanish city, Hispano Suiza remains immensely proud of its Spanish roots. The Carmen Boulogne draws on Barcelona’s rich heritage as a thriving centre for design, fashion, culture and economic success.
BRAND DNA
Hispano Suiza reborn – a hyperlux grand tourer. Elegant, Reliable and Sporty
BRAND DNA
A sculpture in carbon fibre The ultimate expression of classically-inspired design and cutting-edge technology. Carmen Boulogne’s beautiful, technically-perfect carbon fibre body combines timelessly elegant design with meticulous attention to detail. A one-of-a-kind automotive sculpture, reimagined in carbon fibre.
BRAND DNA
Tailormade & Handcrafted The Carmen Boulogne’s bespoke interior exhibits exceptional attention to detail and craftsmanship. Combining classic design hints with advanced technologies, the Carmen Boulogne is refined, opulent, and finished by hand in exquisite materials curated from the world’s top producers. The cabin is trimmed in sumptuous leathers, handcrafted wood, and aerospace-grade metal and carbon fibre – perfectly complementing its effortless performance. A personal and bespoke experience is at the heart of Carmen Boulogne ownership – each Carmen Boulogne features a custom-perfumed interior, specified and developed with each customer.
Inspiration The Hispano Suiza Carmen was inspired by the Hispano Suiza H6C Dubonnet Xenia, specially-commissioned in 1938 by racer André Dubonnet.
BRAND DNA
The teardrop Beautiful, provocative, aerodynamic. The Carmen Boulogne’s teardrop-shaped body is not only beautiful, it is also extremely aerodynamic, enhancing its effortless high-speed performance. Drama is guaranteed with lightweight scissor doors. Every arrival is theatrical with the Carmen Boulogne.
BRAND DNA
Sporting Success Rapid, reliable, comfortable. Carmen Boulogne is developed to honour the legacy of Hispano Suiza’s earliest road cars and racers, with blistering performance and driver-focused dynamics. Developed by highly-experienced motorsport engineering specialists, Carmen Boulogne engages and enthrals with advanced handling at any speed. Its bespoke carbon fibre monocoque chassis, double-wishbone front and rear suspension, and advanced torque vectoring technology ensure and exceptional driving experience. The Carmen Boulogne harnesses phenomenal power to be a delight to drive.
DREAM ONE
World-class performance – in blissful electric silence The fully-electric Carmen Boulogne has been engineered to reward drivers with a luxurious yet thrilling driving experience. •
Fully-electric powertrain
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Interiors hand made
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To be unique - to be unrepeatable
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Make your dream come true with us in the factory experience
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Make your dream come true with us with the brand experience
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820 kW (1,114 PS) total power output
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620 Nm of torque
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0-to-100 km/h = under three seconds
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100% electric range exceeding 400 km
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Fast charging: 30-to-80% in under 30 minutes
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Just 1,690 kg through lightweight carbon fibre body
DREAM ONE
Technical information Electric motors Type: permanent-magnet synchronous motors (2 x 420 kW) Max power: 820 kW / 1,114 PS Max torque: 620 Nm / 457 lb ft Battery Type: Lithium-ion Capacity: 80 kWH (upgradeable) Charging protocol: CCS2 (CHAdeMO and GB/T available) AC charging power: 3.3-6.6 kW / 22 kW DC charging power: 80 kW ACharging time (AC): 6 hours Charging time (DC): 30 minutes (30~80%) Drivetrain Layout: Rear-wheel drive Front suspension: Double-wishbone Rear suspension: Double-wishbone Brake material: Carbon ceramic Steering: Electric power steering Front wheels: 265/30 R19 Rear wheels: 305/30 R20
Performance 0-to-100 km/h: 2.6 seconds Top speed: 290 km/h (electronically governed) Range: 400 km Energy consumption: 24.0 kWh/100 km Body and dimensions Length: 4,733 mm Width: 2,040 mm Height: 1,242 mm Wheelbase: 2,800 mm Drag coefficient: 0.325 Cd Kerb weight: 1,690 kg Weight distribution (front : rear): 40 : 60 All figures are provisional and subject to change pending homologation.
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