International Car Exhibition IAA Frankfurt Motor Show 2013 BMW choose where hybrids launched awaited - BMW i8. 2 years ago, also in this exhibition, the German automaker first introduced i8 concept use diesel. However, with the growth and stiff competition, BMW has decided to develop a car i8 hybrid with a unique design.
This is the second model cars BMW i launches, after i3 hybrid cars. BMW i8 is developed under the inspiration of a sports car, with designs breath future.
The vehicle was designed LifeDrive architecture, the type 2 +2 seating layout. Just like what people wait in a luxury sports car, BMW uses carbon fiber reinforced plastic, which improves durability and reduces vehicle weight, so i8 weighing about 1,490 kg, though bearing the architecture is its plug-in hybrid engine.
Vehicle drive system derived from the 3-cylinder petrol engine, BMW TwinPower technology integrated Turbo. Volume 1.5 liter engine brings 231 hp power and maximum torque of 320 Nm, resulting in rear via 6-speed automatic gearbox.
In addition, the BMW i8 is equipped with engine capacity of 131 hp power and 250 Nm of torque. Power is taken from the Lithium-ion front-wheel drive, gearbox through 2 stages automatically.
The total capacity of this system gives the engine power 362 hp and maximum torque of 570 Nm, which i8 can accelerate from 0-100 km / h in 4.4 seconds. The i8 fuel consumption of only 2.5 ltr per 100 km as well.
BMW enables the driver choose 5 different driving modes via buttons on the car, with such prominent modes Comfort, Sport or Eco Pro driving mode ... In Sport, the electric motor will be used to increase boot of the car. When operating with full engine power, i8 can run continuously on a 35 km distance, with a maximum speed of 120 km / h.
Chassis using double-arm front axle and at 5 bar link rear axle. BMW i8 is also equipped with electronic steering systems, system electronic adjustable dampers and BMW iDrive system. Appearance car more sporty wheels with 20 inch size.
The overall design of the BMW i8 very eye-catching, thanks to the harmonious combination between the lines of the classic sports car and stylish new design of the BMW. Is designed to open doors flip up front, equipped with LED headlights or additional headlights optional laser. 4 BMW i8 exterior paint colors and 4 packages furnished differently.
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