Post by ferrari512s on May 31, 2014 23:17:19 GMT -5
BMW i8 Concept
It’s been five years since BMW’s Vision EfficientDynamics concept debuted at the 2009 Frankfurt show, and the car has now officially re-emerged one step closer to production as the BMW i8 concept.
As you can see, from the picture above, little has changed in the styling department. In fact, other than a new wheel design, the only other notable change we’ve spotted concerns the doors.
They seem to have claimed some territory along their bottoms and thereby reduced the size of the blue body-side accent.
Interestingly, the car didn’t show that change when BMW was showing it off more recently. Perhaps this is still in concept form and more tweaking is necessary before the final release.
This BMW i8 concept car is a plug-in hybrid. There is such a hype for hybrid type cars now that various concept cars are being developed with this technology.
This is BMW's second try concept and the first is the i3. The i8’s powertrain is split between its two axles, with an electric motor and direct-drive transmission at the front axle and a gas engine and transaxle at the rear. Thus far BMW i8 is an icon of progress.
It combines the energizing performance of a sports car with benchmark efficiency.
BMW i8 Concept – emotional, dynamic and efficient.
The Concept car BMW Vision EfficientDynamics created excitement and very positive feedback at the IAA 2009.
The BMW Vision EfficientDynamics made it clear that an emotional sports car with the fuel economy of a small car is no contradiction and could soon be reality.
After successful initial testing of the vehicle concept, the decision for a series-production vehicle was quickly made.
The BMW i8 Concept is the next step in the evolution of the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics Concept.
The result: The most progressive and innovative sports car of its time.
Its innovative plug-in hybrid concept combines the modified electric drive system from the BMW i3 Concept.
This is fitted over its front axle with a high-performance three-cylinder combustion engine producing 164 kW/220 hp and 300 Nm (221 lb-ft) at the rear.
Working in tandem, they allow the two drive systems to display their respective talents to the full, delivering the performance of a sports car but the fuel consumption of a small car.
Acceleration of 0 to 62 mph in under five seconds combined with fuel consumption in the European cycle of under three liters per 100 kilometers (approx. 94 mpg imp) are figures currently beyond the capability of any vehicle powered by a combustion engine of comparable performance.
Thanks to its large lithium-ion battery, which can be charged from a domestic power supply, the BMW i8 Concept can travel up to 20 miles on electric power alone.
Added to which, the 2+2-seater offers enough space for four people, giving it a high level of everyday practicality.
The BMW i8 Concept is the next step in the evolution of the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics Concept.
The result: The most progressive and innovative sports car of its time.
Its innovative plug-in hybrid concept combines the modified electric drive system from the BMW i3 Concept.
This is fitted over its front axle with a high-performance three-cylinder combustion engine producing 164 kW/220 hp and 300 Nm (221 lb-ft) at the rear.
Working in tandem, they allow the two drive systems to display their respective talents to the full, delivering the performance of a sports car but the fuel consumption of a small car.
Acceleration of 0 to 62 mph in under five seconds combined with fuel consumption in the European cycle of under three liters per 100 kilometers (approx. 94 mpg imp) are figures currently beyond the capability of any vehicle powered by a combustion engine of comparable performance.
Thanks to its large lithium-ion battery, which can be charged from a domestic power supply, the BMW i8 Concept can travel up to 20 miles on electric power alone.
Added to which, the 2+2-seater offers enough space for four people, giving it a high level of everyday practicality.
The sound of the engine acceleration...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkgXnEQvLk8&app=desktop
Source
www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Content/AllBMWs/ConceptVehicles/i8/