A review of the new hybrid concept The BMW i8.

     The time for the new hybrid the BMW i8, u can watch it in mission impossible the ghost protocol,  the BMW Vision Efficient Dynamics plug-in hybrid concept will go into production in 2013. The four-seat sports car will feature the same unconventional yet charismatic design of the concept along with a hefty dose of sports-car performance and excellent fuel efficiency. The BMW i8, as it will be called, will partner with the i3 to be the first in a new line of “i” cars BMW will bring to the marketplace. It will follow the BMW Active Hybrid 7 and the BMW Active Hybrid X6 in BMW’s pursuit of more efficient vehicles without sacrificing the superior driving dynamics for which the luxury brand is known.



Part of the concept car’s physical allure also helps it achieve its goal of low fuel consumption through well-developed aerodynamics including the creation of curtains of air around the wheel arches as first seen on the BMW M3 CRT. The car features surfaces that appear to overlap and interlock in a concept BMW calls “layering.” BMW says the perceptible difference in height between the color-coded layers lends the exterior an even more dynamic and three-dimensional appearance. However, the car’s design does not help ingress/egress, so the BMW i8 takes advantage of large wing doors that open wide to facilitate entry to both the front and rear chairs. We just hope BMW is going to offer an easy way to close the large doors once all the occupants are seated.
We won’t get into the Life Drive and Life module terms that BMW uses for the powertrain and interior, respectively, but we will tell you that the interior was designed around its functionality. Using large, transparent surfaces gives the i8’s cabin a bright, airy, and open feel. And with the available 2+2 seating, up to four people can comfortably enjoy the car’s futuristic design and high levels of performance. A massive 8.8-inch freestanding information display resides in the center dash and is joined by an equally large display taking the role of the instrument cluster.
The vehicle’s suspension, battery, drive system, and structural and crash functions are constructed chiefly from aluminum. The exterior and passenger cell are made of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP). The use of these high-tech materials across large sections of the car keeps weight down to around 3,200 pounds. The futuristic design and the implemented materials give the BMW i8 a high level of performance in terms of both dynamics and fuel economy. When the concept first appeared, BMW said it wanted the BMW i8 to perform at the same level as the M3, specifically targeting 4.8 seconds for the zero-to-62-mph sprint; it seems it was able to engineer the car for even greater performance returns.
The concept was powered by a three-cylinder 1.5-liter turbo diesel at the rear axle and an electric motor at the front for an overall system output of 328 Hp and 535 lb-ft of torque. The production car will provide a similar setup, replacing the diesel engine with a fuel-efficient but powerful gasoline unit. The high-performance three-cylinder engine produces 220 Hp and 221 lb-ft of torque alone. Combined with the electric motors 129 Hp and 184 lb-ft of torque and we have a total system output of 349 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque. It is good for sprints to 62 mph from a standstill in 4.6 seconds, a 50–75-mph time of 4.0 seconds, and a top speed limited to 155 mph. Thanks to the two drive systems, the BMW i8 can perform like a front-, rear-, or all-wheel-drive vehicle.
The BMW i8 Concept can travel up to 22 miles on electric power alone for zero-emissions motoring. After the battery is depleted, the gasoline motor will kick in. In the European cycle, the car returns three liters per 100 kilometers or approximately 87 mpg (expect the EPA rating to be much lower). The lithium-polymer rechargeable battery takes just two and half hours on a conventional power socket. This is faster than many hybrid / electric cars offered by other manufacturers, but remember that the i8 doesn’t contain a huge battery pack. The concept held a six-gallon fuel tank for a total extended range of up to 435 miles. BMW did not specify the total range for the production car.
BMW is also implementing a new camera-based proactive front protection system on the i3 and i8. The system helps warn the driver of a possible collision risk with another vehicle. At speeds lower than 37 mph, the system can now also detect pedestrians and will even perform automatic emergency braking. In addition to this driver assistance system, BMW also allows access to some unique features via a downloadable application for the owner’s smartphone. The application has access to the car remotely and will allow the owner to lock, unlock, find, start and stop charging, and start a process of preconditioning the battery pack and vehicle interior for an impending drive while away from the car. The user can also check the battery charge status at any time.
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