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HISPANO SUIZA CARMEN BOULOGNE
A sports-focused, tailormade evolution of the Carmen
that reflects the brand's racing heritage
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The motorsport-inspired Carmen Boulogne pays homage to Hispano Suiza's
competition heritage
The Carmen Boulogne boasts 820kW (1,114PS), a 290km/h (180mph) top
speed and a 0-100km/h time of under 2.6 seconds
Fully carbon fibre sub-chassis achieves weight of just 1,630kg. Optimised
suspension and carbon fibre enhancements save 60kg vs Carmen
The infinitely-customisable Carmen Boulogne embodies the sporting spirit of
Hispano Suiza alongside a strong family legacy

Barcelona, 3 March 2020 – The motorsport-inspired Carmen Boulogne pays homage
to Hispano Suiza's competition heritage. Building on its sibling’s substantial
credentials, the Carmen Boulogne boasts 820kW (1,114PS) up by 70kW (95PS); more
speed 290km/h (180mph) up by 40km/h (25mph) and a 0-100km/h time of under 2.6
seconds.
Utilising the Carmen's expertly engineered chassis and powertrain technology, the
Carmen Boulogne delivers a blend of exhilarating power, exceptional luxury and
elegant design.
Born of the brand's 'Unique Tailormade' department in Barcelona, the infinitelycustomisable Carmen Boulogne embodies the sporting spirit of Hispano Suiza
alongside a strong family legacy.
The new sportier variant of the Carmen is the next stage in the evolution of the
resurgent Spanish luxury car brand. Designed, developed and manufactured in
Barcelona, the fully-electric Carmen Boulogne shares its sibling’s classically-inspired
design, but applies sportier styling and showcases the extent of customisation
available to the five customers who will own one of the hyper-exclusive models.
Combining its enhanced, fully-electric 820kW (1,114PS) powertrain with a bespoke
super-stiff carbon fibre monocoque, stiffer double-wishbone front and rear suspension,
and torque vectoring, the Carmen Boulogne delivers exceptional dynamics, with a

 focus on thrilling performance. With such prodigious power, and a kerb weight of
1,630kg, the new variant has world-class performance capabilities: 100km/h is reached
in under 2.6 seconds, while the top speed is 290km/h.
The car’s exquisitely-precise carbon fibre bodywork is proudly displayed beneath a
clearcoat varnish, which emphasises its aggressive sportiness while retaining the
Carmen’s timeless elegance. Inside, the Carmen Boulogne variant is distinguished
from its sibling through the use of suede or black Alcantara across the bulkhead and
door panels.
The car’s design, engineering and production has been undertaken in Barcelona by a
skilled team of highly-experienced experts from Hispano Suiza and QEV Technologies
– a company that specialises in electric powertrain development and motorsport
engineering.
The Hispano Suiza Carmen Boulogne will cost from €1.65m (plus taxes). The five
special edition Boulogne variants join 14 Carmen or Carmen customised models to
complete the total 19-unit production run, with the first customer taking delivery in 2022.
Prospective customers can now register their interest to purchase one of the hyperexclusive models.
A product of the brand’s ‘Unique Tailormade’ operation, the Boulogne features design
enhancements that reference Hispano Suiza’s racing vehicles from the 1920s, while
building on the Carmen’s exhilarating performance and exceptional luxury.
The Boulogne moniker dates back to 1921 and the George Boillot Cup, in which
Hispano Suiza competed with a performance-focused version of the company’s H6
Coupé. The endurance race saw competitors battle for victory for more than 3.5 hours,
on the roads around the French town of Boulogne.
Hispano Suiza achieved three consecutive race wins, with drivers André Dubonnet
(1921), Paul Bablot (1922) and Léonce Garnier (1923) driving specially-modified
versions of the Hispano Suiza H6.

 Purposeful sports styling, builds on Carmen’s contemporary reimagination of a
classic shape Hispano Suiza
The Carmen’s styling is deliberately provocative, intended to generate an emotive
reaction, and to be instantly recognisable. The Carmen Boulogne extends this theme,
adding a layer of menacing mystique through its exposed carbon fibre – deeply
polished beneath a lustrous clearcoat.
Emphasising its enhanced performance capabilities, the new model features coppercoloured livery that highlights the car’s aerodynamic form. It makes use of the original
model’s large air inlets that flank the grille, sitting above a ‘floating’ front splitter, which
channels air under the car.
The Carmen Boulogne carries the same semi-circular combination headlamps and
aggressive ‘frown’ as its sibling, but is clearly differentiated by its dominating coppercoloured grille.
Visual theatre is a key element of the Hispano Suiza DNA. Before even entering the
car, the driver and passenger are provided with a dramatic performance as the scissor
doors rise and pivot in one smooth, elegant movement. With the doors closed, the
Carmen’s distinctive aerodynamic teardrop profile is revealed. Here, a key styling
element that differentiates the Boulogne variant appears where the concave bodyside
scoop ends, just as the dramatic rear haunch takes over – the rear wheel is exposed
rather than being shrouded.
This unobscured view of the 20-inch rear wheels serves to emphasise the new model’s
sports focus while also enhancing cooling of the carbon ceramic brakes (discs: AP
Racing 380mm x 34mm; calipers: AP Racing Radi-CAL - 6 pistons). Newly-styled
wheels are proudly displayed with 10 curved trapezoidal shapes set around the outer
rim and a series of concentric circles framing the central Hispano Suiza emblem. With
front and rear wheels on show, the Carmen Boulogne is visually more balanced than
its Grand Tourer sibling, and benefits from a more menacing stance – a characteristic
emphasised by its black carbon fibre bodywork.
Viewed from the rear, the taught haunches that arch over the covered rear wheels also
feature copper-coloured detailing. They taper slightly, flanking a dramatic narrowing of
the roofline and rear screen that ends in a distinctive, sharp, rear-facing point – the
trailing tail of the teardrop.
The circular rear combination lamps feature the signature Hispano Suiza stork graphic
within the rear-light cluster. When seen from an angle, the indicator pulses along the
length of the rear-lamp cones creating an arresting visual spectacle.
The performance focus of the Carmen Boulogne capitalises on the car’s low drag
coefficient (Cd 0.325), lower than the Porsche 918 Spyder (0.34), Koenigsegg Agera

 R (0.37) and Ferrari F12 (0.33). In accelerating to its top speed of 290km/h, it makes
full use of its streamlined form, combined with the front splitter, flat floor and rear
diffuser that work in unison to reduce lift.
Exquisite and luxurious interior blends modern technologies with contemporary
design cues
The passenger cabin of the Carmen Boulogne is a more contemporary take on
Hispano Suiza’s blend of premium quality materials and classic design cues. The
Carmen’s refined and luxurious wood trim is replaced by suede or black Alcantara,
while chrome trim is changed for anodised metal in a striking Orange Tulipwood colour.
Awaiting the occupants inside the car is a combination of the finest leather and
Alcantara that is used to trim the heated, 3D / 6 motion power-adjustable carbon fibre
composite seats, as well as the door panels and roof lining. All upholstery is handtrimmed and hand-sewn in-house at Hispano Suiza’s Barcelona assembly facility,
helping ensure that the driver and passenger are cosseted within an authentically
sumptuous environment.
Such is the focus on the ultimate ownership experience, each Carmen Boulogne is
almost infinitely customisable via the brand’s ‘Unique Tailormade’ department. Buyers
can pick the specific shade of leather, the set-up of the interior mood lighting, and can
even specify a custom-perfumed interior, developed with the buyer to ensure the car
is aligned perfectly with their preferences.
The artisan craftsmanship that is apparent throughout the interior retains a direct
lineage to the brand’s history. For example, the dash reflects the characteristics of the
Carmen Boulogne’s predecessors, with anodised Orange Tulipwood-coloured
metalwork perforated by authentic toggle switchgear for reassuring mechanical
tactility. The clockface at the centre of the dash features a Swiss mechanism with
design and development by a Spanish watch maker. It echoes the position and status
of the timepieces that featured in the brand’s earlier cars. Similarly, the triangular gear
selector is a direct reference to the art deco steel triangle that featured on the dash of
Hispano Suiza’s in the company’s historic models.
While the style is unashamedly retrospective, the technologies employed deliver the
best experience possible for occupants. Ambient LED lighting strips are hidden along
the door panels and in the footwells to ensure that the interior is a welcoming and
inviting space.
The steering wheel spokes feature smartphone and multimedia controls, while a
highly-intuitive user interface sits at the centre of the driver-focused infotainment
console. A high-definition, 10.1-inch touchscreen display allows owners make
infotainment selections and configure vehicle settings with ease. The screen is also
where video output from the rear parking camera is presented. High-fidelity audio is

 delivered by six premium speakers and a subwoofer, providing a unique 360-degree
audio experience.
A dedicated Hispano Suiza mobile app enables owners to remotely set cabin
temperature, operate the lights, and set the alarm, as well as monitoring the battery
charge status.
Advanced electric powertrain delivers motorsport-inspired performance
Achieving enhanced performance, to elevate the Carmen Boulogne to even greater
heights, was the primary focus for the Hispano Suiza technical team. Inspired by the
brand’s race-winning successes of the 1920s, the engineers set out to boost the
Carmen’s exceptional power even further.
Building on the Carmen’s substantial credentials, the Carmen Boulogne boasts 820kW
(1,114PS) up by 70kW (95PS) on its sibling. With a longer-ratio gearbox, a new silicon
carbide transistor, and stiffer suspension, the performance variant has a higher top
speed 290km/h (180mph) up by 40km/h (25mph), and boasts a 0-100km/h time of
under 2.6 seconds.
The Carmen Boulogne is powered by two 410kW permanent-magnet synchronous
motors (PMSM), one for each rear wheel. Each motor’s significant torque is controlled
through sophisticated torque vectoring systems developed in-house. From 06,500rpm, the motors are capable of 1,600Nm maximum torque, enabling the car’s
blistering acceleration and seemingly endless pulling power.
The high-energy battery pack is T-shaped, running as a central spine of the car and
behind the seats. It also serves as a tuned mass damper (TMD), providing stability and
reducing structural vibration.
The Lithium Ion polymer battery pack boasts an available capacity of 80kWh. Highefficiency mechanical and electric components give a total energy loss from the battery
to the ground of less than 10%, maximising vehicle range, which is targeted to exceed
400km.
The battery pack – made up of 700 cells – was designed and produced entirely inhouse, including a complete temperature control system to ensure the cells can
operate optimally. The battery monitoring system ensures stable charge and discharge
performance and delivers the required safety strategies.
The new model also features >80kW DC Fast Charging capability, requiring just 30
minutes to charge from 30-80% via a CCS2 Fast Charger. It also features CHAdeMO
and GB/T charging options.

 The battery and electric powertrain components are liquid-cooled via three front
radiators: one under the hood at the front of the car for battery cooling, and one each
side, inboard of the front wheel arches, for cooling powertrain components. The three
front air intakes provide airflow to help cool the electric drivetrain system and battery.
The location, size and diffuser-style shape of these intakes, together with split planes,
distribute the air in the radiator’s core to achieve the optimal balance of drag and high
air flow across the radiators. The outlets in the hood that expel air from the front
radiator, and those in the front wheel arches that expel air from the side radiators, have
been carefully designed and located to minimise drag.
Battery heat expulsion is controlled by the front central radiator and condenser. The
battery thermal management system uses a passive heat exchanger (radiator) and an
active cooling system, which shares its refrigeration cycle with the passenger cabin’s
air conditioning. Also, a PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient) heater warms the
battery in cold conditions.
The car’s Electronic Control Unit (ECU) software manages all vehicle power and
control strategies, continuously interrogating myriad data streams and instruction
actuators to control vehicle behaviour. These strategies are all developed and tested
in-house by Hispano Suiza software engineers. A complex network feeds a huge
amount of data to the ECU at a rate of up to 1,000 samples per second.
Data is also fed via the cloud to the Hispano Suiza back office infrastructure to ensure
that vehicle status and condition is monitored by Hispano Suiza in real time to ensure
ultimate reliability. This 4G functionality also enables eCall emergency services as
required.
Hispano Suiza’s production partner – QEV Technologies – has extensive experience
in developing electric vehicle powertrain technology, specifically for teams participating
in FIA Formula E and FIA Electric Production Car Series (EPCS). As such, QEV
Technologies brings unprecedented levels of engineering know-how to the Carmen
Boulogne’s electric powertrain, contributing to its exceptional performance, efficiency,
reliability and safety.
Bespoke carbon fibre monocoque chassis
The Hispano Suiza Carmen is one of the most carbon fibre intense cars in the world.
Carbon fibre composites are employed extensively throughout the vehicle, and
account for the vast proportion of vehicle structures.
Even in this, the most elementary structure of the Carmen, Hispano Suiza has created
a unique work of art: the hand-laid carbon fibre deployed for the monocoque chassis
is specifically oriented in a mirrored opposing weave pattern. This results in a forwardfacing directional arrow shape down the centre-line of the car from back to front.

 Uniquely, in the Carmen Boulogne, this detailed and beautiful carbon fibre
craftmanship is proudly displayed beneath the car’s clearcoat varnish.
Carbon fibre composite is also used for the crash protection structures that absorb and
dissipate impact energy to protect the monocoque at the front and rear. Unusually, the
rear subframe is also constructed in carbon fibre and is bolted to the primary chassis
structure.
The monocoque chassis weighs only 195kg and exhibits exceptionally high rigidity to
provide a torsional stiffness rating of 50,000Nm/deg. This not only contributes to a
stronger and safer passenger cell, but also benefits the car’s dynamic performance.
The Carmen’s stiffness-to-mass ratio (256Nm/deg per kg) out-performs any other
hypercar: for comparison, the Lamborghini Aventador’s stiffness-to-mass ratio is
237Nm/deg per kg.
Through extensive development of the Carmen during the past year, the Boulogne
boasts a weight of just 1,630kg, a saving of 60kg versus its sibling. The enhancements
have been achieved through a newly optimised suspension (-25kg); a new sub-chassis
(-15kg); chassis lay-up optimisation (-15kg); new CNC parts and carbon fibre roof (6kg). The 11 carbon fibre body panels are also incredibly lightweight, tipping the scales
at just 64.5kg – including the front splitter and rear diffuser.
Even the seat structures and interior upholstery-support panels are carbon fibre
composites. Furthermore, composites are also deployed as electric insulation
materials and as part of the car’s NVH management, as a sound and vibration
dampening substance.
Inspired by the brand’s performance-focused past, the Carmen Boulogne’s blistering
straight-line speed is married with driver-focused dynamic capabilities thanks to the
highly experienced team. It has developed and integrated a range of advanced chassis
systems to achieve the dynamic goals for the car. Not only will the Carmen Boulogne
exhibit exceptional handling, but the characteristics and behaviour of the car should be
predictable and easy to drive. Carmen Boulogne is a racing-inspired car for the road
that embraces and harnesses the most advanced motorsport-inspired technologies
and techniques to engage and bring joy to the driver.
Double wishbone suspension is fitted at the front and rear, which is paired with
adaptive damping control and variable roll stiffness distribution technologies to deliver
precise and responsive handling, while retaining a refined and comfortable ride.
Notably, the suspension set-up of the Carmen Boulogne has been stiffened slightly to
account for the car’s sportier nature.
True torque vectoring manages the distribution of the two motors’ torque to each rear
wheel, according to driver inputs and levels of grip available. This provides a series of

 benefits, particularly in dynamic response during the most spirited driving, greater highspeed stability, and improved safety on low-grip surfaces.
Additional active safety technologies include anti-lock braking (ABS), traction control
(TCS) and electronic stability control (ESP) systems. Meanwhile, the Carmen’s brakes
are powerful carbon-ceramic composite units from AP Racing. The 380x34mm front
and rear ceramic discs work with the six-piston Radi-CAL calipers to ensure the
Carmen Boulogne can shed speed rapidly and consistently.
A proud Spanish spirit and strong family legacy
Hispano Suiza was responsible for the design and manufacture of more than 12,000
luxury performance cars and 50,000 aeroplane engines between 1904 and 1946. Even
before he joined Hispano Suiza as its Technical Director, Marc Birkigt experimented
with cutting edge technologies in the new era of the automobile, leading a team that
built one of Spain’s first electric car prototypes in 1899.
Some of the innovations that he later went on to develop helped Hispano Suiza cars
to be considered among the world’s finest and most advanced. Indeed, many media
and high-profile automotive enthusiasts considered the brand’s cars among the best
in the world. Even three decades after Hispano Suiza stopped making cars, other
luxury brands were still using automotive technology licenced from Hispano Suiza.
Hispano Suiza is a fourth-generation family business. Its president, Miguel Suqué
Mateu is the great-grandson of the brand’s founder, Damián Mateu. It is believed that
Hispano Suiza is unique in nurturing an unbroken family lineage in the reintroduction
of an automotive brand born in the first era of the automobile. The company is intensely
proud of its Spanish roots – its headquarters, technical centre, and manufacturing
facility are all based in Barcelona, and more than three-quarters of the Carmen’s
components are sourced in Spain.
Through the President, the Mateu family retains an intimate relationship with the reborn
Hispano Suiza operation, influencing the brand’s direction, management, and
planning, plus the design and specification of the new Carmen Boulogne.
Grup Peralada
Grup Peralada was established in 1904 and has been owned and managed by the
Suqué Mateu family since it was founded. The group of businesses has continued to
grow and represents the pinnacle of luxury in gastronomy and entertainment. Its
highlights include a three-time Michelin star restaurant – Castell Peralada – in northeast Spain, where it also owns 12 award-winning wineries, an 18-hole golf course and
hotel and offers the world’s first wine-spa health treatments. It also hosts the annual
Peralada International Music Festival, celebrating the arts, opera and ballet. It operates
21 restaurants, eight casinos and six five-star hotels across Europe and Latin America.

 Technical specification: Hispano Suiza Carmen Boulogne
General
Body type
Top speed
Cd
Mileage (NEDC)
Energy consumption
Gradeability
Turning radius
Length
Width
Height @ 100mm
Wheelbase
Kerb weight
GVW front load ratio
0-100km/h acceleration
Driving modes
Motor and transmission
Type
Cooling
Controller
Layout
Maximum power
Maximum torque
Torque vectoring
Battery
Type
Available capacity
Charge protocol
AC charging power
DC charging power
Charging time (AC)
Charging time (DC)
Chassis, suspension and brakes
Drive type
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Monocoque CFRP
Electronic parking brake (EPB)
Brake disc – carbon ceramic (front & rear)

2 doors, 2 seats, Grand Tourer
290km/h
0.325
≥400km
<24.0kWh/100km
≥30º
12.5m
4733mm
2040mm
1242mm
2800mm
1630kg
40%
<2.6s
(Sport, Eco, Comfort)
PMSM
Liquid cooled
SiC Mosfet
2 x rear (410kW)
820kW (1114PS)
1,600Nm from 0-6500rpm
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Lithium Ion
Base 80kWh (upgradeable)
CCS2
22kW
>80kW
<6h
<0.5h (30~80%)
Rear Wheel Drive
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
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AP Racing 380mm x 34mm

 Brake calipers (front & rear)
iBooster
Brake by wire
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Wheels and tyres
Front tyre
Rear tyre
Driving safety assistance system
ABS
TCS
Hill-start assist
ESP
Airbag
Front airbag: driver and passenger
Parking assistance system
Reversing radar
Front parking radar
Rear parking camera
Convenience
Interior lightning delay
Headlights auto delay
Steering
Leather steering wheel
Multi-function steering wheel
A/C
Auto A/C
Remote A/C
Air filtration system
Key
Remote key app
Automatic door opening
Keyless entry
Start / Stop
Seats
Racing seats
Leather seats
Heated seats
3D / 6-motion electric driver seat
3D / 6-motion electric passenger seat

AP Racing Radi-CAL - 6 pistons
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305/30 R20
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 Lumbar support
Dashboard

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Leather / carbon fibre / suede / Alcantara
LCD display
Instrument panel screen
Entertainment
Touch screen
10.1-inch LCD screen
Multimedia system
USB interface / charger
Wireless charger
Premium speakers
Bluetooth
Hi-tech specification and telematics
Vehicle remote control (mobile app)
Vehicle status remote supervision
GPS
4G
Alarm
Lights
LED high beam
LED low beam
Auto high beam
LED daytime running lights
High-mount brake lamp
Interior accent lighting
Adaptive front lighting system

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Windows
Electric windows
Anti-pinch electric window
Windshield defrosting system
Windshield demisting system
UV & insulated glass
Doors
Scissor doors
Central locking
Automatic latch
Door close alarm
Safety belt
Seat belt

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 Seat belt warning – driver
Seat belt warning – passenger

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Mirror
Rear view mirror
Auto folding wing mirror
Wing mirror heating
Anti-glare rear view mirror
Sun visor & vanity mirror

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