In a few days there will be on display at the auto show in Beijing, the BMW Concept i8 Spyder. This offer her third Munich BMW i-electric model, a plug-in hybrid, which makes 354 hp and one-on reaches 250 km / h limited top speed. In just five seconds, according to BMW with the study vehicle from zero to one hundred. This value is the stated consumption of only three liters per hundred kilometers of such a range of quite considerable.
The electric motor on the front axle alone makes 131 hp. He has a range of up to 30 kilometers on its own. Less than two hours should be required to the lithium ion battery recharge. Rear features a petrol engine with three cylinders and 223 hp for the driving charge. Overall, the two units come to a torque of 550 Nm. The pilots, two different modes to choose from, an Eco-mode and a sport.
The basis for the Spyder put it, a year ago, BMW presented 2 +2 Coupé Concept i8. This will go into series production in 2014 even. When Spyder the wheelbase has been shortened slightly and there are stylish swinging doors and a rear glass. When it gets rainy times is to provide a folding roof in two parts for the necessary protection.
Otherwise, the two-seater is characterized by several features. For example, you can display with a smartphone, any nearby charging stations, according to the pre-program load time and call up the current state of charge. The preheating of the interior is also possible. The journey planning using navigation data is very extensive and is available when needed even public transport and the parking situation with a.
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