Sunday, 2 June 2013

BMW i8

BMW i8


BMW i8
BMW i8 Concept IAA.jpg
BMW i8 concept
Manufacturer BMW
Also called BMW Concept Vision Efficient Dynamics
Production Leipzig
Class Sports car
Grand Tourer
Body style Coupé
Combustion engine 1.5 litre, 3 cylinder gasoline[1]
Electric motor 96 kW (129 hp)[1]
Battery 7.2 kWh lithium-ion battery[2]
Electric range 35 km (22 mi)
Length 4,600 mm (182 in)[1]
Width 2,000 mm (77 in)[1]
Height 1,300 mm (50 in)[1]
Curb weight 1,500 kilograms (3,300 lb)
Designer Mario Majdandzič (Vision EfficientDynamics),[3]
Richard Kim (i8)[4]
The BMW i8, first introduced as the BMW Concept Vision Efficient Dynamics, is a plug-in hybrid under development by BMW. The initial concept car was unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show,[5] and the BMW i8 concept car destined for production was unveiled at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show.[6] The i8 has a 7.2 kWh lithium-ion battery pack which delivers an all-electric range of 35 km (22 mi).[2]
In 2010 BMW announced the mass production of the Concept Vision Efficient Dynamics in Leipzig beginning in 2013 as the BMW i8.[7] The i8 is part of BMW's "Project i" and will be marketed as a new brand, BMW i, sold separately from BMW or Mini. The BMW i3 and the BMW i8 will be the first models available from 2013. Other i models will follow.[8][9]

Contents

Concept Vision Efficient Dynamics (diesel)

Vision Efficient Dynamics concept vehicle unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show.
The Vision Efficient Dynamics concept car is a plug-in hybrid with a three cylinder turbodiesel engine.[5] Additionally, there are two electric motors with 139 horsepower. It allows an acceleration to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.8 seconds and an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h (160 mph).[7]
According to BMW , the average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle (KV01) is 3.76 litres/100 kilometers, (75.1 mpg imp), and has a carbon dioxide emission rating of 99 grams per kilometer (1,3 l/100 km and 33g CO2/km ; EU-PHEV ECE-R101). The estimated all-electric range is 50 km (31 mi), and the 24-litre diesel tank extends the total vehicle range to up to 700 km (430 mi).[7] The lightweight chassis is made mainly from aluminium. The windshield, top, doors and fenders are made from polycarbonate glass, with the body having a drag coefficient of 0.22.[10]

Pre-production (gasoline) version

The BMW i8 concept plug-in hybrid electric vehicle unveiled at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show has a 7.2 kWh (26 MJ) lithium-ion battery pack that allows an all-electric range of 35 km (22 mi). Its top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h (160 mph) and is expected to go from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 60 mph) in 4.6 seconds. Under normal driving conditions the i8 is expected to deliver 80 mpg-US (2.9 L/100 km; 96 mpg-imp) under the European cycle. A full charge of the battery will take less than 2 hours using 220V.[2][6]
The i8 combines the electric drive system of the BMW i3, with a 96 kW (129 hp) electric motor located in the front axle powering the front wheels and at the rear is a turbocharged 1.5-litre 3-cylinder gasoline engine producing 164 kW (220 hp) and 300 N·m (220 lbf·ft) of torque. The result is a combined output of 260 kW (349 hp). All four wheels provide regenerative braking. The location of the battery pack in the energy tunnel gives the vehicle a low centre of gravity, enhancing its dynamics. Together with the positioning of the motor and engine over the axles, the result is an optimum 50/50 weight distribution.[1][2]

Price

The BMW i8 is expected to cost more than €100,000 (GB£78,000 or US$122,800), according to BMW head of sales and marketing, Ian Robertson.[11]

Awards and recognition

In July 2011 the BMW i8 won the 2012 North American Concept Vehicle of the Year.[12]

Gallery

  • BMW i8 Concept IAA front.jpg
  • BMW i8 Concept IAA side.jpg
  • 11-09-04-iaa-by-RalfR-248.jpg
  • 11-09-04-iaa-by-RalfR-246.jpg
  • BMW i8 Concept.jpg
  • BMW i8 Concept rear.jpg

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f "Preview: BMW i3 and i8 plug-in cars". Consumer Reports. 2011-08-03. Retrieved 2011-10-23.
  2. ^ a b c d "BMW i8 Concept - The most progressive sportscar". BMW. Retrieved 2011-10-02.
  3. ^ "BMW Vision EfficientDynamics, Design Process, Mario Majdandzic, Exterior Design (08/2009)". Retrieved 10 March 2013.
  4. ^ "Richard Kim - Exterior Designer BMW i3 i8". Retrieved 10 March 2013.
  5. ^ a b BMW Concept Vision Efficient Dynamics
  6. ^ a b Shaun Bailey (2011-09-13). "BMW i8 Concept - 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show". Road & Track. Retrieved 2011-10-02.
  7. ^ a b c "A vision becomes reality". BMW USA News. BMW Group. Retrieved 2011-03-04.
  8. ^ "BMW introduces new i sub-brand, first two vehicles i3 and i8; premium mobility services and new venture capital company". Green Car Congress. 2011-02-21. Retrieved 2011-02-21.
  9. ^ "BMW’s "CO2 Champion" Performance Concept is a Plug-in Diesel Hybrid; 50 km/31 mile All-Electric Range; Thermo-electric Generator for Waste Heat Recovery". Green Car Congress. 2009-08-30. Retrieved 2011-02-21.
  10. ^ Hong, Patrick (March 2010). "Future Vision". Road & Track 61 (7): 40–45.
  11. ^ "BMW i8 will cost more than 100,000 euros – official". Inautonews. 2012-06-13. Retrieved 2012-07-13.
  12. ^ Philippe Crowe (2012-07-13). "BMW i8 Crowned 2012 Concept Vehicle of the Year". HybridCars.com. Retrieved 2012-07-13.
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