BMW i8 2014 Concept Car
, Posted by R.Jansen at 2:47 AM
BMW, as one of the biggest automotive companies in the world, has launched two powerful cars which is said to be running on electricity power. Besides the BMW i3, the company also launches the 2014 BMW i8 Concept. Although they may seem to be the same and don’t have too many difference, they are different. The 2013 BMW i3 concept is completely using the full electricity power; while the 2014 BMW i8 concept is using partial regular engine and electricity. Another difference is that the i8 is built fo sporty purpose while the i3 is made for urban ride.
The 2014 BMW i8 Plug-In Hybrid Sports Coupe is combining three cylinder of 1.5 liter engine with electrical motor system that will deliver strong performance and sporty look at the same time. The company equips the car with high tech features, starting from the internal engine for the combustion and high efficient system to energy management planning and ActiveHybrid system energy storage. The car will also use lightweight design with intelligent features, along with the aerodynamics technology.
The car is said to be able to deliver about 330 hp, able to reach 100 km in just below 4.8 seconds. The car is estimated to be sold around 150,000 euro.
2014 BMW i8 Specs (Preliminary Specifications)
Model : exotic car/premium sporty-performance car
Dimensions (Vision EfficientDynamics concept)
Wheelbase: 109.5 inches (CG estimate)
Length: 181.1 inches
Width: 74.8 inches
Height: 48.8 inches
Base curb weight: 3,100 pounds
Model : exotic car/premium sporty-performance car
Drivetrain (CG estimates)
Drive wheels: front/rear/all
Torque: 600 pound-feet (total maximum available)
Transmission: rear-mounted 6-speed dual-clutch automated manual, front-mounted single-speed reduction gearbox
Engine: 1.5-liter turbocharged 3-cylinder with two electric motors and plug-in lithium-polymer battery pack
Horsepower: 360
2014 BMW i8 Price (USD)
The 2014 BMW i8 may cost between $350,000 and $400,000, The BMW Vision EfficientDynamics Concept is shown.
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