BMW makes exciting new hybrid...I can picture driving this

[Xavier]

Source: Road and Track
Writer:Mike Monticello
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2009 Frankfurt Auto Show Preview: BMW Vision EfficientDynamics concept</span>

As a plug-in full hybrid with a turbodiesel engine, upward-pivoting doors and radical styling, BMW's 4-seat Vision EfficientDynamics concept car — which is headed for the Frankfurt auto show — is packed with technology enabling it to be both frugal and fast.

The concept's two electric motors (one at each axle, giving the car all-wheel drive in electric mode) are powered by lithium-polymer batteries that reside in a chassis element situated from front to rear in the middle of the car. The Vision EfficientDynamics concept can be driven up to a claimed 31 miles in EV mode, while the batteries can be recharged in just 2 ½ hours when plugged into a 220-volt outlet.

The rear/mid-mounted 1.5-liter 3-cylinder turbodiesel puts out 163 bhp and 214 lb.-ft. of torque, sent to the rear wheels via a 6-speed version of BMW's DCT twin-clutch gearbox. Combined with the electric motors, the total system output is 356 bhp and 590 lb.-ft. of torque, giving a level of performance that BMW says is &quot;superior to anything provided so far by a hybrid vehicle.&quot;

Due to the car's huge power and relatively low (for a hybrid) curb weight of 3076 lb., BMW claims the Vision EfficientDynamics concept would be capable of hitting 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.8 seconds, and could easily exceed its electronically limited top speed of 155 mph.

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[kia027]

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good looking and technically efficient concept car.

It looks like it will make driving fun! EV-s do have a lot of pickup &amp; go!!

I wonder how much would this cost to purchase in the marketplace!

[Nanook]

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Oh that's purty! Looks like a ton of fun!

[julie*mango]

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Can you say &quot;Target Me!&quot;?

nice car still...

[Dr.Dudd]

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I will never but deisel cars until iy is as commonly avaulable as gas. Even if it is hybrid.
With ethe headlights in the place of the grille, the night time judging the distance of the car will be a problem. It will seem farther than it is because the lights are too close together.<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Xavier</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

Source: Road and Track
Writer:Mike Monticello
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2009 Frankfurt Auto Show Preview: BMW Vision EfficientDynamics concept</span>

As a plug-in full hybrid with a turbodiesel engine, upward-pivoting doors and radical styling, BMW's 4-seat Vision EfficientDynamics concept car — which is headed for the Frankfurt auto show — is packed with technology enabling it to be both frugal and fast.

The concept's two electric motors (one at each axle, giving the car all-wheel drive in electric mode) are powered by lithium-polymer batteries that reside in a chassis element situated from front to rear in the middle of the car. The Vision EfficientDynamics concept can be driven up to a claimed 31 miles in EV mode, while the batteries can be recharged in just 2 ½ hours when plugged into a 220-volt outlet.

The rear/mid-mounted 1.5-liter 3-cylinder turbodiesel puts out 163 bhp and 214 lb.-ft. of torque, sent to the rear wheels via a 6-speed version of BMW's DCT twin-clutch gearbox. Combined with the electric motors, the total system output is 356 bhp and 590 lb.-ft. of torque, giving a level of performance that BMW says is &quot;superior to anything provided so far by a hybrid vehicle.&quot;

Due to the car's huge power and relatively low (for a hybrid) curb weight of 3076 lb., BMW claims the Vision EfficientDynamics concept would be capable of hitting 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.8 seconds, and could easily exceed its electronically limited top speed of 155 mph.

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[Emperah]

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this veeckle will easliy cost from 90G's up

[Sinco01]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dr.Dudd</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I will never but deisel cars until iy is as commonly avaulable as gas. Even if it is hybrid.
With ethe headlights in the place of the grille, the night time judging the distance of the car will be a problem. It will seem farther than it is because the lights are too close together.<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Xavier</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

Source: Road and Track
Writer:Mike Monticello
<span style="font-weight: bold">
2009 Frankfurt Auto Show Preview: BMW Vision EfficientDynamics concept</span>

As a plug-in full hybrid with a turbodiesel engine, upward-pivoting doors and radical styling, BMW's 4-seat Vision EfficientDynamics concept car — which is headed for the Frankfurt auto show — is packed with technology enabling it to be both frugal and fast.

The concept's two electric motors (one at each axle, giving the car all-wheel drive in electric mode) are powered by lithium-polymer batteries that reside in a chassis element situated from front to rear in the middle of the car. The Vision EfficientDynamics concept can be driven up to a claimed 31 miles in EV mode, while the batteries can be recharged in just 2 ½ hours when plugged into a 220-volt outlet.

The rear/mid-mounted 1.5-liter 3-cylinder turbodiesel puts out 163 bhp and 214 lb.-ft. of torque, sent to the rear wheels via a 6-speed version of BMW's DCT twin-clutch gearbox. Combined with the electric motors, the total system output is 356 bhp and 590 lb.-ft. of torque, giving a level of performance that BMW says is &quot;superior to anything provided so far by a hybrid vehicle.&quot;

Due to the car's huge power and relatively low (for a hybrid) curb weight of 3076 lb., BMW claims the Vision EfficientDynamics concept would be capable of hitting 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.8 seconds, and could easily exceed its electronically limited top speed of 155 mph.

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Doc .. the headlights are on the outside of that 'bluish' looking grill in the fenders ..

[sistactry]

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(((Sinco))) mr c ask bout u wha day~~~

[Dr.Dudd]

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Thank you.
I just see it now.
Just peeping out from under the overhang of the fender.<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sinco01</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dr.Dudd</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I will never but deisel cars until iy is as commonly avaulable as gas. Even if it is hybrid.
With ethe headlights in the place of the grille, the night time judging the distance of the car will be a problem. It will seem farther than it is because the lights are too close together.<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Xavier</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

Source: Road and Track
Writer:Mike Monticello
<span style="font-weight: bold">
2009 Frankfurt Auto Show Preview: BMW Vision EfficientDynamics concept</span>

As a plug-in full hybrid with a turbodiesel engine, upward-pivoting doors and radical styling, BMW's 4-seat Vision EfficientDynamics concept car — which is headed for the Frankfurt auto show — is packed with technology enabling it to be both frugal and fast.

The concept's two electric motors (one at each axle, giving the car all-wheel drive in electric mode) are powered by lithium-polymer batteries that reside in a chassis element situated from front to rear in the middle of the car. The Vision EfficientDynamics concept can be driven up to a claimed 31 miles in EV mode, while the batteries can be recharged in just 2 ½ hours when plugged into a 220-volt outlet.

The rear/mid-mounted 1.5-liter 3-cylinder turbodiesel puts out 163 bhp and 214 lb.-ft. of torque, sent to the rear wheels via a 6-speed version of BMW's DCT twin-clutch gearbox. Combined with the electric motors, the total system output is 356 bhp and 590 lb.-ft. of torque, giving a level of performance that BMW says is &quot;superior to anything provided so far by a hybrid vehicle.&quot;

Due to the car's huge power and relatively low (for a hybrid) curb weight of 3076 lb., BMW claims the Vision EfficientDynamics concept would be capable of hitting 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.8 seconds, and could easily exceed its electronically limited top speed of 155 mph.

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Doc .. the headlights are on the outside of that 'bluish' looking grill in the fenders .. </div></div>

[H_O]

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