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The future is here: BMW unveils new i3 and I8

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There is a mere detail, is pure reality. The future world is not coming tomorrow is already here. Started many years ago, the revolution hybrid models and / or power can not be stopped. On the contrary, extends the territory of each automobile manufacturer.

Fever hybrid cars / electric included all builders and, sooner or later they will conquer the planet entirely, cars powered by gasoline or diesel will become a mere memory. The future is reserved entirely environmentally friendly vehicles, and their manifesto today receives a new chapter with the unveiling long-awaited and much-anticipated BMW i - i3 formed and I8.

BMW i3

Megacity concept anticipated the future BMW i3 aims to be the ideal solution for urban agglomerations. Underlying Bavarian architecture LifeDrive be an innovative technology to mix using lightweight materials with the benefits obtained from installing the engine in the back. As a result, BMW i3 promises to impress by features such as low weight, agility, safety and space.

From a technical standpoint, the new BMW Concept i3 enjoys a power unit that produces somewhere around 170 horsepower and 250 Nm. In addition, the Bavarian is able to accelerate from 0-100 km / h in just 7.9 seconds, top speed of 150 km / h. The new BMW Concept i3 boasts a range between 130 and 160 km, a full charge the battery lasts about six hours. In terms of practicality, the concept of German manufacturer can accommodate up to four passengers and their luggage up to 200 liters.

BMW I8

Enjoying the presence of a fascinating design, carefully sculpted from the same ultra-lightweight materials, I8 BMW is undoubtedly super sports car of the future. The same architecture is the LifeDrive, but that was changed to deliver maximum performance.

Compared with the model I3, I8 BMW concept is a hybrid in its own right, the electric motor working together with a three-cylinder unit to deliver the driver somewhere around 220 horsepower and 300 Nm. Boasting a weight of only 1480 kg, the creation of the Bavarian manufacturer needs only 4.6 seconds to accelerate from 0-100 km / h. In terms of speed, it was limited to 250 km / h. Fuel consumption is 2.7 liters per 100 kilometers, while in electric mode we have a range of about 35 kilometers. So, that said, the future is here!

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30.07.2011 - 2011.07.30