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BMW
as usual did a superb presentation of their vehicles at the North America Auto
show in Detroit in January. This
also includes the Mini Brand.
We
were impressed with the BMW I8 especially.
One
of the world’s most advanced sports car is possibly the BMW i8.
The
basic principle of Efficient Dynamics – more driving pleasure, less consumption
– has been consistently applied in the BMW i8. The plug-in hybrid combines the
performance characteristics of a purebred sports car with the fuel consumption
of a small economy car. As a result, the BMW i8 is the trailblazer of a new
generation of sports cars that are defined not only by performance, but also by
intelligent solutions to the challenges of individual mobility of the future.
The BMW i8 boasts an entirely new sports car design featuring many
aerodynamically refined details. The hood is highlighted by the slightly raised
wheel arches which – together with the almost flat kidney grille – adds to the
extremely low and road-hugging look up front. Optional laser headlights
developed exclusively by BMW with three-fold light intensity, doubled high beam
range and extremely low energy consumption are unique worldwide. The precision
swage line emphasizes the wedge shape of the body, and with the spectacular
scissor doors, the low silhouette of the sweeping roofline and C column express
the aerodynamics and athletic genes of this ultimate driving machine. The
interior of this 2+2 seater conveys a sensation of sporty self-assuredness with
a modern driver-oriented cockpit design. The BMW eDrive technology of the BMW
i8 is combined with a completely new 1.5-liter, three-cylinder combustion
engine. Power from the two motors (electric at the front and petrol at the
rear) is transferred to the road without any noticeable interruption of
traction and, in SPORT mode, using four-wheel drive technology. Thanks to an
overall system power output of 266 kW/362 hp, the BMW i8 offers the performance
of a sports-car: the sprint from 0–100 km/h (62 mph) is accomplished in 4.4
seconds, with top speed being electronically limited to 250 km/h (approx. 155
mph). Average fuel consumption of the BMW i8 as per EU test cycle for plug-in
hybrid vehicles is 2.5 litres/100 kilometers, coupled with a CO2 emission level of 59 grams per kilometer. The vehicle range
is about 35 kilometers (approx. 22 miles) when powered exclusively with
electricity. When driven in hybrid mode, the combustion engine powers the vehicle
and constantly charges the battery as well. Thus the BMW i8 can cover long
distances with the combustion engine and then be switched over to pure
electrical power when urban destinations are reached.
Exclusive
products from BMW ConnectedDrive and 360° ELECTRIC. In addition to the actual vehicle, the
“360° ELECTRIC” program from BMW i offers customers an extensive range of
products and premium services guaranteed to satisfy all needs and provide
answers to all questions.
These include
recharging at home using the BMW i Wallbox, recharging at public charging
stations, mobility assurance and the integration of innovative mobility
services offered by BMW ConnectedDrive. Innovative driver assistance systems
and mobility services from BMW ConnectedDrive – designed especially for
electrically powered vehicles – help make emission-free daily driving even more
convenient. Every BMW i model is fitted as standard with a SIM card and a
navigation system, the range of functions of which is supplemented by BMW
ConnectedDrive services that have been specifically developed for BMW i. BMW i
vehicles achieve a new dimension in the networking of the driver and the car.
The BMW i Remote app also provides useful mobility planning data on the
customer’s smartphone. Both inside and outside the vehicle, intermodal routing
can be used. This feature is unique worldwide and incorporates public transport
connections, parking spaces and footpaths into mobility planning.
Once
we learn more we will post in on the web, UTUBE, etc.
Bruce
Hubbard
Bonnie
Lynch
Auto
Advisor Group
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