| BMW i8 hybrid electric car |
BMW i8 hybrid electric car.
Read about the BMW i8 Prototype in this first drive article brought to you by the automotive experts at Automobile Magazine. BMW i8 bmw 39 s supercar the m1 was sold between 1978 to 1981 as the only mid- engined bmw to be mass produced. but you 39 d expect. he BMW i8 supercar, well, the working prototype of the luxury automaker's future plug-in hybrid, has been spotted several times before on. Like the MegaCity Vehicle the BMW i8 is purpose built, only for a different purpose. The LifeDrive concept allows a progressive sporty design, balanced weight distribution and low center of gravity, which results in superior driving characteristics. High-tech, super strong CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic) for reduced weight and enhanced aerodynamics lets you enjoy sporty driving with a clear conscience. Thanks to the intelligent LifeDrive architecture up to four passengers can share this unique driving pleasure. As a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) the BMW i8 combines the best of both worlds. It lets you experience the fascinating driving experience of electrically powered cars with zero driving emissions for everyday use. While at the same time offering sports car performance, unbeatable fuel efficiency and the driving range for longer journeys. But sustainability is not only limited to the car's stunning efficiency. The BMW i8 features sustainable premium interior materials that make you feel good about something that feels great. Intuitive display technologies, intelligent driver assistance and location based services make driving even more exciting and fun. For more information also see mobility services. BMW doesn't seem to be too engaged in trying to hide what the company's new i8 supercar will look like when it arrives – in fact, it's been so kind as to leave the label on one of its prototypes. Our keen-eyed spy photographers managed to snap a few quick photos of the vehicle dashing through the snow in northern Sweden during a little cold-weather testing. The machine you see above will be the reigning monarch of the Bavarian automaker's new sub-brand, i, once it debuts. Based on the Vision EfficientDynamics concept that starred at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, the vehicle is said to pack 2+2 seating, a 0-62 mph time in the 4.8 second range and fuel economy of over 62 mpg U.S., along with a supercar price tag. Look to fork over around $200,000 when this beastie touches down. There's been some indication that BMW will forgo the thrifty diesel engine of the concept in favor of a turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline mill to work in coordination with a hybrid system. While that's bad news bears for diesel fans, the fact that BMW is gearing the platform toward gasoline means that this vehicle will more than likely show up on American shores. We're about to have our first encounter with one of the most significant new cars of the new decade. Engulfed in blue smoke and accompanied by red laser effects, BMW's new hybrid supercar enters the pitch-black stage. Wearing blue swirl-pattern camouflage, the white coupe marks the high end of BMW's ambitious project i portfolio, and will likely be badged i8 when it comes to market in 2013. Together with a megacity vehicle, the i8 will kick off carbon-fiber revolution at BMW. Rear engined and initially available only as a hybrid, the i8 is the most efficient BMW sports car ever conceived. Getting in to this futuristic BMW is not easy. At just a hair over four-feet high, it's limbo dancer low, and the door opening is shaped like a mail slot. The man at the wheel helps out by reciting the correct entry sequence. Start with sliding the left leg in, then lift the bum over the sill, align and lower the torso, assume a ducked posture and then reel in the right foot. Once inside, we find legroom is as tight as in an olympic bobsled, the scalp duly leaves a grease mark on the tinted glass roof, and the right shoulder is wedged against the composite door, which has been pushed shut from the outside. The 2+2 configuration is largely fanciful. With the front seats in the rearmost position, the space for additional occupants shrinks to zero.
Read about the BMW i8 Prototype in this first drive article brought to you by the automotive experts at Automobile Magazine. BMW i8 bmw 39 s supercar the m1 was sold between 1978 to 1981 as the only mid- engined bmw to be mass produced. but you 39 d expect. he BMW i8 supercar, well, the working prototype of the luxury automaker's future plug-in hybrid, has been spotted several times before on. Like the MegaCity Vehicle the BMW i8 is purpose built, only for a different purpose. The LifeDrive concept allows a progressive sporty design, balanced weight distribution and low center of gravity, which results in superior driving characteristics. High-tech, super strong CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic) for reduced weight and enhanced aerodynamics lets you enjoy sporty driving with a clear conscience. Thanks to the intelligent LifeDrive architecture up to four passengers can share this unique driving pleasure. As a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) the BMW i8 combines the best of both worlds. It lets you experience the fascinating driving experience of electrically powered cars with zero driving emissions for everyday use. While at the same time offering sports car performance, unbeatable fuel efficiency and the driving range for longer journeys. But sustainability is not only limited to the car's stunning efficiency. The BMW i8 features sustainable premium interior materials that make you feel good about something that feels great. Intuitive display technologies, intelligent driver assistance and location based services make driving even more exciting and fun. For more information also see mobility services. BMW doesn't seem to be too engaged in trying to hide what the company's new i8 supercar will look like when it arrives – in fact, it's been so kind as to leave the label on one of its prototypes. Our keen-eyed spy photographers managed to snap a few quick photos of the vehicle dashing through the snow in northern Sweden during a little cold-weather testing. The machine you see above will be the reigning monarch of the Bavarian automaker's new sub-brand, i, once it debuts. Based on the Vision EfficientDynamics concept that starred at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, the vehicle is said to pack 2+2 seating, a 0-62 mph time in the 4.8 second range and fuel economy of over 62 mpg U.S., along with a supercar price tag. Look to fork over around $200,000 when this beastie touches down. There's been some indication that BMW will forgo the thrifty diesel engine of the concept in favor of a turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline mill to work in coordination with a hybrid system. While that's bad news bears for diesel fans, the fact that BMW is gearing the platform toward gasoline means that this vehicle will more than likely show up on American shores. We're about to have our first encounter with one of the most significant new cars of the new decade. Engulfed in blue smoke and accompanied by red laser effects, BMW's new hybrid supercar enters the pitch-black stage. Wearing blue swirl-pattern camouflage, the white coupe marks the high end of BMW's ambitious project i portfolio, and will likely be badged i8 when it comes to market in 2013. Together with a megacity vehicle, the i8 will kick off carbon-fiber revolution at BMW. Rear engined and initially available only as a hybrid, the i8 is the most efficient BMW sports car ever conceived. Getting in to this futuristic BMW is not easy. At just a hair over four-feet high, it's limbo dancer low, and the door opening is shaped like a mail slot. The man at the wheel helps out by reciting the correct entry sequence. Start with sliding the left leg in, then lift the bum over the sill, align and lower the torso, assume a ducked posture and then reel in the right foot. Once inside, we find legroom is as tight as in an olympic bobsled, the scalp duly leaves a grease mark on the tinted glass roof, and the right shoulder is wedged against the composite door, which has been pushed shut from the outside. The 2+2 configuration is largely fanciful. With the front seats in the rearmost position, the space for additional occupants shrinks to zero.