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BMW i3 concept electric car announced.




BMW recently unveils two concept cars, the all electric i3 concept and a hybrid i8 concept. There’s no question which car I would like to have. But let’s talk about the all electric i3, designed for mass production, an urban , and no slouch in performance from a standstill start. an electric motor, maximum torque is developed from standstill, in contrast to an internal combustion engine where torque increases with engine rpm. This makes the highly agile and provides impressive acceleration. The accomplishes 0-60 km/h (37 mph) in under four seconds and 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in under eight seconds.



wide-opening opposing “coach” doors





The drivetrain called eDrive consists of an agile electric motor developed and built by BMW, innovative battery technology and an intelligent engine management system. The i3 Concept is nimble and a joy to drive.

The interior Life module is open and airy. The use of renewable raw materials is another defining characteristic of the interior, offering passengers a further means of “experiencing” the sustainability of the vehicle. Parts of the instrument panel and door paneling are visibly made from natural fibers. The car’s footprint is small but has four seats, wide-opening opposing “coach” doors, a boot capacity of around 200 liters and an additional functional compartment in the front. It’s also an intelligent car taking stress off of the urban driving experience.mThe BMW i3 is set for launch in 2013

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2 comments ↓

#1 PRand UNITED STATES on 12.03.11 at 3:37 am

WOW! saw i3 in person at design miami. pictures, write-ups, don’t do it justice. hope it performs as well as it presents itself.

#2 Ijoj 93.135.98.213 not found on 12.17.11 at 7:44 am

Awesome.
Good Job.

By the Way the Designer of the BMW i 3 Concept are
Richard Kim (Exterior Design), Daniel Hahn & Markus Speck (Interior Design).

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