Thursday, May 8, 2014

2014 BMW i8 in high-res (43 Photos)

2014 BMW i8 in high-res (43 Photos)

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2014 BMW i8 in high-res (43 Photos)

Posted: 07 May 2014 09:10 PM PDT

Plug-in hybrid system developed and produced by the BMW Group represents the latest development stage of Efficient Dynamics; debut for three-cylinder petrol engine wîth BMW TwinPower Turbo technology, displacement: 1.5 litres, output: 170 kW/231 hp, maximum torque: 320 Nm (236 lb-ft); power sent to the rear wheels via a six-speed automatic gearbox; model-specific hybrid synchronous electric motor, output: 96 kW/131 hp, maximum torque: 250 Nm (184 lb-ft); power channelled through the front wheels via a two-stage automatic transmission; lithium-ion high-voltage battery wîth liquid cooling and usable capacity of 5 kWh. Combination of BMW TwinPower Turbo and BMW eDrive technology plus intelligent energy management produce system output of 266 kW/362 hp (max. torque: 570 Nm / 420 lb-ft) and give the BMW i8 the performance characteristics of a pure-bred sports car (0 – 100 km/h / 62 mph in 4.4 seconds) combined wîth fuel economy and emissions figures more familiar from a small car (EÚ fuel consumption: 2.5 litres per 100 km / 113 mpg imp); 'glued-to-the-road' AWD driving experience wîth torque distribution geared towards optimised dynamics.

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