Car Model BMW i8 Concept

BMW i8 Concept wings

July 29, 2011 in Frankfurt, the BMW cluster presented its findings to form innovative, environmentally friendly cars of the longer term – a conceptual model BMW i3 Concept and BMW i8 Concept.

BMW i8 Concept interior

With the introduction of recent merchandise becomes clear can seem like the primary production electrical cars, sold below the premium sub-brand BMW i. Market Entry automotive BMW i3 Concept in 2013, BMW i8 seems slightly later – in 2014.

BMW i8 Concept side

BMW i3 Concept with electrical drive, the whole absence of harmful emissions and power reserve of concerning one hundred fifty km is specifically designed for the urban surroundings. Dynamic motor capability one hundred twenty five kW rear-wheel drive and supply typical BMW thrill of driving. due to an innovative design LifeDrive and passenger module, product of carbon fiber in BMW i3 Concept combines low weight (1,250 kg), the optimal use of area cabin and therefore the highest level of security. The presence of 4 seats and baggage capability of two hundred liters, creating the automotive absolutely suited to everyday use.

BMW i8 Concept accelerates from zero to a hundred km / h in but five seconds and consumes but three with liters per a hundred kilometers. due to technology, plug-in – a hybrid BMW i8 Concept is capable of a 260 kW power, providing the electrical vary of thirty five km. this can be enough for many daily journeys. within the sports driving vogue or to travel outside the town additionally connected supercharged three-cylinder gasoline engine. the most speed of this sports automotive is restricted electronically to 250 km / h. the inside area for four folks.

BMW i8 Concept front

As BMW i3, and BMW i8 Concept are released in Germany at BMW in Leipzig. For this to 2013 in new buildings and equipment are invested four hundred million euros and build concerning 800 jobs.