CitroΫn will show this extraordinary quad-gullwing coupe at the Paris motor show. The four-seater, called the C-Métisse, stands just 124cm tall, is made partly of carbonfibre, weighs 1400kg and can achieve 45mpg on the combined cycle.

The impressive fuel consumption is due to a powertrain that comprises a 208bhp V6 HDi diesel engine powering the front wheels and two electric motors – worth 295lb ft of torque each but only 20bhp – powering the rears.

This set-up allows the hybrid concept to run as front-, rear- or four-wheel drive depending upon conditions. It can reach 62mph in just 6.2sec and will hit 155mph.

Inside the ‘aircraft-style cockpit’ there are ‘fighter pilot-style’ buttons on the roof console to start the engine, and steering-wheel mounted paddles to operate the six-speed automatic 'box. There are also three illuminated strips that inform passengers of the current form of propulsion.

CitroΫn describes the C-Métisse as ‘out of this world’, so sadly we might reasonably assume that it won’t be appearing in a showroom near us anytime soon.