Monday, April 22, 2013

BMW i8 Hybrid Coupe at the Nurburgring glory


- Here are the latest pictures hybrid sports car BMW gorgeous.
On the famous Nurburgring test, the BMW engineers are still testing the i8 Hybrid Coupe, the BMW's new sports car will join the lineup of luxury car company based in the Bavarian size in 2014, the base price will surpass 100,000 euros - equivalent to about U.S. $ 130,000.
The BMW i8 Hybrid Coupe has entered the radar of the paparazzi has been carefully disguised, however, the basic contours of the design style of this hybrid sports car has been revealed.
According to Carscoop, stylish design and each line on the test is still very similar to the BMW concept was introduced. Some of the new "close" with a production version of the car door as smaller, pair of mirrors placed near the A-pillars, and the rear glass window Coupe i8 Hybrid. A few highlights from the concept of the BMW still be found on the last test appearance.
BMW i8 is built on a lightweight platform with a combination of carbon fiber reinforced plastic, and the aluminum frame and new suspension.
Regarding the engine and drivetrain, BMW i8 hybrid system is equipped with a gasoline engine 1.5-liter turbo - Three cylinders with a capacity of 220 horsepower, 300 Nm of torque and transmits motion to rear wheels. An electric motor with an output of about 130 horsepower power transmission to the front wheels of the BMW i8. According to BMW, i8 Hybrid Coupe can accelerate from 0-100 km / h in less than 5.0 seconds, top speed is limited at 250 km / h.
Lithium-ion battery system of the vehicle is placed in the center panel of the vehicle, improving fuel consumption while the cabin of the BMW i8 2 +2 design with two front seats and two side chairs later.
There is no additional information about BMW i8 Hybrid Coupe, most likely the production version of this hybrid sports car will be unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2013.








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