BMW i8 revealed officially price

BMW's hybrid cars will be sold in Europe later this year, with prices starting at $ 136,000.

BMW i8 official appearance at the 2013 Frankfurt motor show

Hybrid BMW i8 has officially be unveiled at the frankfurt auto show 2013 after introducing hybrid cars i3 not long ago.

i8 is one of the long-awaited product of BMW a few years ago, when it first appeared as a concept, also in the exhibition frankfurt. Unique design of the i8 has attracted the attention of car lovers from that time.

The design of the BMW i8 is the perfect combination of sporty and classic design style characterized the future of German car manufacturer. In addition, the i8 is equipped with hybrid propulsion systems advanced, tend to become more popular in the future.

Supplying power to the car's fuel system engine 3 cylinder, integrated BMW TwinPower Turbo technology. 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 front of the car was driven by one 131-hp electric motor, bringing total capacity to i8 362 horsepower, with fuel consumption of 2.5 ltr per 100 km.

As announced by BMW, customers in Europe and America will have the opportunity to own BMW i8 start late this year and early 2014 and.

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BMW i8 officially launched with new technology

Hybrid cars worth waiting for BMW's own eye-catching design, combined with the trendy features.


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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Revealing real images and specifications BMW i8

The clear picture of sports car BMW i8 makes people curious. Prior to debut at Frankfurt Motor Show will take place next week, has revealed BMW i8 specifications.


Based on the concept and prototype on test tracks, i8 will be open dihedral structure, similar to the McLaren 12C.


The second image for a clearer view of the interior. An electronic clock speed, three-spoke steering wheel that it brought many lines of the future, though the interior will be upgraded from the current BMW.


The style of the production version i8 will differ significantly from the two concept versions have appeared previously, but it retains the overall shape, and especially the small spoiler front wheel helps control airflow above the wheels to reduce drag.


At the rear, it also retains the basic outline concept. Airflow is transferred to the rear wheels, under spoilers have greater intakes. The system's center chassis is made from aluminum i8, as well as most front and rear suspension systems. The entire body shell is named "Life Module" BMW is made from carbon fiber, produced by a CO2 plant in Washington state.


Design brings aerodynamics, i8 not just a miniature Audi R8, it is a high-performance supercar. I8 will be equipped with rear-wheel drive, 3-cylinder turbocharged engine, 1.5 liter, 215 horsepower and offers 298Nm of torque. Front wheel will be mounted 128-hp electric motor.




The "i" of BMW will include two types, i8 will provide the market before, and the next, a battery-powered city car i3 only cost about $ 54,000. Meanwhile, the unit price was about $ 155,000 i8.


With either engine, 4 wheel drive, the car has a total capacity of 348 hp and 550nm of torque. It is expected to reach i8 0-100km.h speed within 4.6 seconds. In front-wheel drive mode, using electric vehicles equipped with lithium-ion battery pack. Being able to run about 22 miles without using gasoline, the battery bars are located along the chassis.

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