BMW i8
The BMW i8 is a plug-in hybrid sports car developed by BMW. The i8 is part of BMW’s electrical fleet “Project i” being marketed as a fresh sub-brand, BMW i. The two thousand fifteen model year BMW i8 has a 7.1 kWh lithium-ion battery pack that produces an all-electric range of thirty seven km (23 mi) under the Fresh European Driving Cycle. Under the United States Environmental Protection Agency cycle, the range in EV mode is twenty four km (15 mi) with a petite amount of gasoline consumption. Its design is strongly influenced by the M1 Hommage Concept car, which in turn pays homage to BMW’s last production sports car prior to the i8: the BMW M1.
Benoit Jacob (production i8) [Two]
Richard Kim (2011 i8 Concept) [Trio]
six hundred km (370 mi) in Eco Pro mode (NEDC) [Four]
five hundred thirty km (330 mi) (EPA) [7]
The BMW i8 can go from 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in Four.Four seconds and has an electronic limited top speed of two hundred fifty km/h (155 mph). The BMW i8 has a fuel efficiency of Two.1 L/100 km (134.Five mpg‑imp; 112.0 mpg‑US) under the NEDC test with carbon emissions of forty nine g/km. EPA rated the i8 combined fuel economy at seventy six equivalent (Three.1 L gasoline equivalent/100 km; ninety one mpg-imp gasoline equivalent) and ’29 miles per gallon’ when running in unspoiled gasoline mode (after the battery is drained empty).
The initial turbodiesel concept car was unveiled at the two thousand nine International Motor Demonstrate Germany. The production version of the BMW i8 was unveiled at the two thousand thirteen Frankfurt Motor Showcase. The i8 was released in Germany in June 2014. Deliveries to retail customers in the U.S. began in August 2014. Global sales since mid-2014 totaled more than Ten,000 BMW i8s by early November 2016, making the i8 the world’s top selling plug-in electrified sports car. The top selling markets are the United States, the United Kingdom and Germany.
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Very first introduced as the Concept Vision Efficient Dynamics, the i8 is part of BMW’s “Project i” and it is being marketed as a fresh brand, BMW i, sold separately from BMW or Mini. The BMW i3, launched for retail customers in Europe in the fourth quarter of 2013, was the very first model of the i brand available in the market, and it was followed by the i8, released in Germany in June two thousand fourteen as a two thousand fifteen model year. Other i models are expected to go after. [Ten] [11] [12]
The initial turbodiesel concept car was unveiled at the two thousand nine International Motor Showcase Germany, [13] In 2010, BMW announced the mass production of the Concept Vision Efficient Dynamics in Leipzig beginning in two thousand thirteen as the BMW i8. [14] The BMW i8 gasoline-powered concept car destined for production was unveiled at the two thousand eleven Frankfurt Motor Showcase. [15] The production version of the BMW i8 was unveiled at the two thousand thirteen International Motor Showcase Germany. [16] The following are the concept and pre-production models developed by BMW that precedeed the production version.
BMW Vision Efficient Dynamics (2009) Edit
BMW Vision Efficient Dynamics concept car is a plug-in hybrid with a three cylinder turbodiesel engine. [13] Additionally, there are two electrical motors with one hundred thirty nine horsepower. It permits an acceleration to one hundred km/h (62 mph) in Four.8 seconds and an electronically limited top speed of two hundred fifty km/h (155 mph). [14]
According to BMW, the average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle (KV01) is Trio.76 liters/100 kilometers, (75.1 mpg imp), and has a carbon dioxide emission rating of ninety nine grams per kilometer (1,Trio l/100 km and 33g CO2/kabelham ; EU-PHEV ECE-R101). The estimated all-electric range is fifty km (31 mi), and the 24-liter petrol tank extends the total vehicle range to up to seven hundred km (430 mi). [14] The lightweight chassis is made mainly from aluminum. The windshield, top, doors and fenders are made from polycarbonate glass, with the assets having a haul coefficient of 0.26. [17]
The designers in charge of the BMW Vision Efficient Dynamics Concept were Mario Majdandzic, Exterior Design and Jochen Paesen, Interior Design. [Legitimate]
The vehicle was unveiled in two thousand nine International Motor Showcase Germany, [Nineteen] [20] followed by Auto China 2010. [21]
BMW i8 Concept (2011) Edit
BMW i8 Concept plug-in hybrid electrical vehicle includes an electrified motor located in the front axle powering the front wheels rated ninety six kW (131 PS; one hundred twenty nine hp) and two hundred fifty N·m (184 lb·ft), a turbocharged 1.5-liter 3-cylinder gasoline engine driving rear wheels rated one hundred sixty four kW (223 PS; two hundred twenty hp) and three hundred N·m (221 lb·ft) of torque, with combined output of two hundred sixty kW (354 PS; three hundred forty nine hp) and five hundred fifty N·m (406 lb·ft), a 7.Two kWh (26 MJ) lithium-ion battery pack that permits an all-electric range of thirty five km (22 mi). All four wheels provide regenerative braking. The location of the battery pack in the energy tunnel gives the vehicle a low centre of gravity, enhancing its dynamics. Its top speed is electronically limited to two hundred fifty km/h (155 mph) and is expected to go from zero to one hundred km/h (0 to sixty mph) in Four.6 seconds. Under normal driving conditions the i8 is expected to supply eighty mpg‑US (Two.9 L/100 km; ninety six mpg‑imp) under the European cycle. A total charge of the battery will take less than two hours using 220V. [15] [22] The positioning of the motor and engine over the axles results in optimum 50/50 weight distribution. [22] [23] [24]
The vehicle was unveiled at the two thousand eleven International Motor Demonstrate Germany, followed by CENTER five hundred forty eight in Fresh York City, [25] 42nd Tokyo Motor Demonstrate 2011, [26] 82nd Geneva Motor Showcase 2012, [27] BMW i Born Electrified Tour at the Palazzo delle Esposizioni at Via Nazionale one hundred ninety four in Rome, [28] Auto Shanghai 2013. [29]
BMW i8 Concept Spyder (2012) Edit
The BMW i8 Concept Spyder included a slightly shorter wheelbase and overall length over the BMW i8 Concept, carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) Life module, drive modules made primarily from aluminium components, interlocking of surfaces and lines, 8.8-inch (22.Four cm) screen display, off-white outer layer, orange tone naturally suntanned leather upholstery. [30]
The vehicle was unveiled in Auto China two thousand twelve in Beijing [31] and won Concept Car of the Year, [32] [33] [34] followed by 83rd Geneva International Motor Display 2013. [35] The designer of the BMW i8 Concept Spyder was Richard Kim. [Three] [36]
BMW i8 coupe prototype (2013) Edit
The design of the BMW i8 coupe prototype was based on the BMW i8 Concept. The BMW i8 prototype has an average fuel efficiency of less than Two.Five L/100 km (113.0 mpg‑imp; 94.1 mpg‑US) under the Fresh European Driving Cycle with carbon emissions of less than fifty nine g/km. The i8 with its carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) passenger cell lightweight, aerodynamically optimized figure, and BMW eDrive technology offers the dynamic spectacle of a sports car, with an expected 0–100 km (0–60 mi) sprint time of less than Four.Five seconds using both power sources. The plug-in hybrid system of the BMW i8 comprises a three-cylinder, 1.5-liter BMW TwinPower turbo gasoline engine combined with BMW eDrive technology used in the BMW i3 and develops maximum power of one hundred seventy kW (230 hp). The BMW i8 is the very first BMW production model to be powered by a three-cylinder gasoline engine and the resulting specific output of one hundred fifteen kW (154 hp) per liter of displacement is on a par with high-performance sports car engines and is the highest of any engine produced by the BMW Group. [Four]
The BMW i8’s 2nd power source is a hybrid synchronous electrical motor specially developed and produced by the BMW Group for BMW i. The electrified motor develops maximum power of one hundred thirty one hp (96 kW) and produces its maximum torque of around three hundred twenty N·m (240 lbf·ft) from standstill. Typical of an electrified motor, responsive power is instantly available when embarking and this proceeds into the higher fountain ranges. As well as providing a power boost to assist the gasoline engine during acceleration, the electrified motor can also power the vehicle by itself. Top speed in electrified mode is approximately one hundred twenty km/h (75 mph), with a maximum driving range of up to thirty five km (22 mi). Linear acceleration is maintained even at higher speeds since the interplay inbetween the two power sources efficiently absorbs any power flow interruptions when shifting gears. The model-specific version of the high-voltage 7.Two lithium-ion battery has a liquid cooling system and can be recharged at a conventional household power socket, at a BMW i Wallbox or at a public charging station. In the US a total recharge takes approximately Three.Five hours from a conventional 120V, twelve amp household circuit or approximately 1.Five hours from a 220V Level two charger. [Four] [37]
The driver can also select several driving modes: SPORT, Convenience and ECO PRO. Using the gear selector, the driver can either select position D for automated gear selection or can switch to SPORT mode. SPORT mode offers manual gear selection and at the same time switches to very sporty drive and suspension settings. In SPORT mode, the engine and electrical motor produce extra spectacle, accelerator response is swifter and the power boost from the electrified motor is maximized. And to keep the battery topped up, SPORT mode also activates maximum energy recuperation during overrun and braking as the electrical motor’s generator function, which recharges the battery using kinetic energy, switches to a more powerful setting. The Driving Practice Control switch on the center console offers a choice of two settings. On kicking off, Convenience mode is activated, which offers a balance inbetween sporty spectacle and fuel efficiency, with unrestricted access to all convenience functions. Alternatively, the ECO PRO mode can be engaged, which, on the BMW i8 as on other models, supports an efficiency-optimized driving style. On this mode the powertrain controller coordinates the cooperation inbetween the gasoline engine and the electrical motor for maximum fuel economy. On deceleration, the intelligent energy management system automatically determines, in line with the driving situation and vehicle status, whether to recuperate braking energy or to coast with the powertrain disengaged. At the same time, ECO PRO mode also programs electrical convenience functions such as the air conditioning, seat heating and heated mirrors to operate at minimum power consumption, but without compromising safety. The maximum driving range of the BMW i8 on a utter fuel tank and with a fully charged battery is more than five hundred km (310 mi) in Convenience mode, which can be enlargened by up to 20% in ECO PRO mode. The BMW i8’s ECO PRO mode can also be used during all-electric operation. The vehicle is then powered solely by the electrified motor. Only if the battery charge drops below a given level, or under unexpected intense throttle application such as kickdown, is the internal combustion engine automatically activated.
The vehicle was unveiled in BMW Group’s Miramas test track in France. [Four] [38]
The production BMW i8 was designed by Benoit Jacob. [Two] The production version was unveiled at the two thousand thirteen International Motor Demonstrate Germany, [11] followed by two thousand thirteen Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez. [39] It features butterfly doors, head-up display, rear-view cameras and partially false engine noise. [40] Series production of customer vehicles began in April 2014. [Five] The electrical two-speed drivetrain is developed and produced by GKN. [41] [42] [43] It is the very first production car with laser headlights, reaching further than LED lights. [44]
The i8 has a low vehicle weight of 1,485 kg (Three,274 lb) (DIN kerb weight) and a low haul coefficient (Cd) of 0.26. In all-electric mode the BMW i8 has a top speed of one hundred twenty km/h (75 mph). In Sport mode the i8 supplies a mid-range acceleration from eighty to one hundred twenty km/h (50 to seventy five mph) in Two.6 seconds. The electronically managed top speed is two hundred fifty km/h (155 mph). [Five]
Range and fuel economy Edit
The production i8 has a 7.1 kWh lithium-ion battery pack with a usable capacity of Five.Two kWh and intelligent energy management that supplies an all-electric range of thirty seven km (23 mi) under the NEDC cycle. Under the EPA cycle, the range in EV mode is fifteen mi (24 km), with a gasoline consumption of 0.1 gallons per one hundred mi, and as a result, EPA’s all-electric range is zero. The total range is three hundred thirty mi (530 km). [7]
The production version has a fuel efficiency of Two.1 L/100 km (134.Five mpg‑imp; 112.0 mpg‑US) under the NEDC test with carbon emissions of forty nine g/km. [Five] Under EPA cycle, the i8 combined fuel economy in EV mode was rated seventy six equivalent (MPG-equivalent) (Three.1 L gasoline equivalent/100 km; ninety one mpg-imp gasoline equivalent), with an energy consumption of forty three kW-hrs/100 mi and gasoline consumption of 0.1 gal-US/100 mi. The combined fuel economy when running only with gasoline is twenty eight mpg‑US (8.Four L/100 km; thirty four mpg‑imp), twenty eight mpg‑US (8.Four L/100 km; thirty four mpg‑imp) for city driving, and twenty nine mpg‑US (8.1 L/100 km; thirty five mpg‑imp) in highway. [7] [45]
BMW i8
BMW i8
The BMW i8 is a plug-in hybrid sports car developed by BMW. The i8 is part of BMW’s electrical fleet “Project i” being marketed as a fresh sub-brand, BMW i. The two thousand fifteen model year BMW i8 has a 7.1 kWh lithium-ion battery pack that supplies an all-electric range of thirty seven km (23 mi) under the Fresh European Driving Cycle. Under the United States Environmental Protection Agency cycle, the range in EV mode is twenty four km (15 mi) with a petite amount of gasoline consumption. Its design is intensely influenced by the M1 Hommage Concept car, which in turn pays homage to BMW’s last production sports car prior to the i8: the BMW M1.
Benoit Jacob (production i8) [Two]
Richard Kim (2011 i8 Concept) [Three]
six hundred km (370 mi) in Eco Pro mode (NEDC) [Four]
five hundred thirty km (330 mi) (EPA) [7]
The BMW i8 can go from 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in Four.Four seconds and has an electronic limited top speed of two hundred fifty km/h (155 mph). The BMW i8 has a fuel efficiency of Two.1 L/100 km (134.Five mpg‑imp; 112.0 mpg‑US) under the NEDC test with carbon emissions of forty nine g/km. EPA rated the i8 combined fuel economy at seventy six equivalent (Trio.1 L gasoline equivalent/100 km; ninety one mpg-imp gasoline equivalent) and ’29 miles per gallon’ when running in unspoiled gasoline mode (after the battery is drained empty).
The initial turbodiesel concept car was unveiled at the two thousand nine International Motor Demonstrate Germany. The production version of the BMW i8 was unveiled at the two thousand thirteen Frankfurt Motor Showcase. The i8 was released in Germany in June 2014. Deliveries to retail customers in the U.S. began in August 2014. Global sales since mid-2014 totaled more than Ten,000 BMW i8s by early November 2016, making the i8 the world’s top selling plug-in electrified sports car. The top selling markets are the United States, the United Kingdom and Germany.
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Very first introduced as the Concept Vision Efficient Dynamics, the i8 is part of BMW’s “Project i” and it is being marketed as a fresh brand, BMW i, sold separately from BMW or Mini. The BMW i3, launched for retail customers in Europe in the fourth quarter of 2013, was the very first model of the i brand available in the market, and it was followed by the i8, released in Germany in June two thousand fourteen as a two thousand fifteen model year. Other i models are expected to go after. [Ten] [11] [12]
The initial turbodiesel concept car was unveiled at the two thousand nine International Motor Demonstrate Germany, [13] In 2010, BMW announced the mass production of the Concept Vision Efficient Dynamics in Leipzig beginning in two thousand thirteen as the BMW i8. [14] The BMW i8 gasoline-powered concept car destined for production was unveiled at the two thousand eleven Frankfurt Motor Showcase. [15] The production version of the BMW i8 was unveiled at the two thousand thirteen International Motor Showcase Germany. [16] The following are the concept and pre-production models developed by BMW that precedeed the production version.
BMW Vision Efficient Dynamics (2009) Edit
BMW Vision Efficient Dynamics concept car is a plug-in hybrid with a three cylinder turbodiesel engine. [13] Additionally, there are two electrified motors with one hundred thirty nine horsepower. It permits an acceleration to one hundred km/h (62 mph) in Four.8 seconds and an electronically limited top speed of two hundred fifty km/h (155 mph). [14]
According to BMW, the average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle (KV01) is Trio.76 liters/100 kilometers, (75.1 mpg imp), and has a carbon dioxide emission rating of ninety nine grams per kilometer (1,Trio l/100 km and 33g CO2/kabelham ; EU-PHEV ECE-R101). The estimated all-electric range is fifty km (31 mi), and the 24-liter petrol tank extends the total vehicle range to up to seven hundred km (430 mi). [14] The lightweight chassis is made mainly from aluminum. The windshield, top, doors and fenders are made from polycarbonate glass, with the assets having a haul coefficient of 0.26. [17]
The designers in charge of the BMW Vision Efficient Dynamics Concept were Mario Majdandzic, Exterior Design and Jochen Paesen, Interior Design. [Eighteen]
The vehicle was unveiled in two thousand nine International Motor Demonstrate Germany, [Nineteen] [20] followed by Auto China 2010. [21]
BMW i8 Concept (2011) Edit
BMW i8 Concept plug-in hybrid electrified vehicle includes an electrified motor located in the front axle powering the front wheels rated ninety six kW (131 PS; one hundred twenty nine hp) and two hundred fifty N·m (184 lb·ft), a turbocharged 1.5-liter 3-cylinder gasoline engine driving rear wheels rated one hundred sixty four kW (223 PS; two hundred twenty hp) and three hundred N·m (221 lb·ft) of torque, with combined output of two hundred sixty kW (354 PS; three hundred forty nine hp) and five hundred fifty N·m (406 lb·ft), a 7.Two kWh (26 MJ) lithium-ion battery pack that permits an all-electric range of thirty five km (22 mi). All four wheels provide regenerative braking. The location of the battery pack in the energy tunnel gives the vehicle a low centre of gravity, enhancing its dynamics. Its top speed is electronically limited to two hundred fifty km/h (155 mph) and is expected to go from zero to one hundred km/h (0 to sixty mph) in Four.6 seconds. Under normal driving conditions the i8 is expected to supply eighty mpg‑US (Two.9 L/100 km; ninety six mpg‑imp) under the European cycle. A total charge of the battery will take less than two hours using 220V. [15] [22] The positioning of the motor and engine over the axles results in optimum 50/50 weight distribution. [22] [23] [24]
The vehicle was unveiled at the two thousand eleven International Motor Demonstrate Germany, followed by CENTER five hundred forty eight in Fresh York City, [25] 42nd Tokyo Motor Demonstrate 2011, [26] 82nd Geneva Motor Showcase 2012, [27] BMW i Born Electrical Tour at the Palazzo delle Esposizioni at Via Nazionale one hundred ninety four in Rome, [28] Auto Shanghai 2013. [29]
BMW i8 Concept Spyder (2012) Edit
The BMW i8 Concept Spyder included a slightly shorter wheelbase and overall length over the BMW i8 Concept, carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) Life module, drive modules made primarily from aluminium components, interlocking of surfaces and lines, 8.8-inch (22.Four cm) screen display, off-white outer layer, orange tone naturally suntanned leather upholstery. [30]
The vehicle was unveiled in Auto China two thousand twelve in Beijing [31] and won Concept Car of the Year, [32] [33] [34] followed by 83rd Geneva International Motor Showcase 2013. [35] The designer of the BMW i8 Concept Spyder was Richard Kim. [Three] [36]
BMW i8 coupe prototype (2013) Edit
The design of the BMW i8 coupe prototype was based on the BMW i8 Concept. The BMW i8 prototype has an average fuel efficiency of less than Two.Five L/100 km (113.0 mpg‑imp; 94.1 mpg‑US) under the Fresh European Driving Cycle with carbon emissions of less than fifty nine g/km. The i8 with its carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) passenger cell lightweight, aerodynamically optimized figure, and BMW eDrive technology offers the dynamic spectacle of a sports car, with an expected 0–100 km (0–60 mi) sprint time of less than Four.Five seconds using both power sources. The plug-in hybrid system of the BMW i8 comprises a three-cylinder, 1.5-liter BMW TwinPower turbo gasoline engine combined with BMW eDrive technology used in the BMW i3 and develops maximum power of one hundred seventy kW (230 hp). The BMW i8 is the very first BMW production model to be powered by a three-cylinder gasoline engine and the resulting specific output of one hundred fifteen kW (154 hp) per liter of displacement is on a par with high-performance sports car engines and is the highest of any engine produced by the BMW Group. [Four]
The BMW i8’s 2nd power source is a hybrid synchronous electrified motor specially developed and produced by the BMW Group for BMW i. The electrified motor develops maximum power of one hundred thirty one hp (96 kW) and produces its maximum torque of around three hundred twenty N·m (240 lbf·ft) from standstill. Typical of an electrical motor, responsive power is instantly available when kicking off and this resumes into the higher fountain ranges. As well as providing a power boost to assist the gasoline engine during acceleration, the electrical motor can also power the vehicle by itself. Top speed in electrical mode is approximately one hundred twenty km/h (75 mph), with a maximum driving range of up to thirty five km (22 mi). Linear acceleration is maintained even at higher speeds since the interplay inbetween the two power sources efficiently absorbs any power flow interruptions when shifting gears. The model-specific version of the high-voltage 7.Two lithium-ion battery has a liquid cooling system and can be recharged at a conventional household power socket, at a BMW i Wallbox or at a public charging station. In the US a total recharge takes approximately Trio.Five hours from a conventional 120V, twelve amp household circuit or approximately 1.Five hours from a 220V Level two charger. [Four] [37]
The driver can also select several driving modes: SPORT, Convenience and ECO PRO. Using the gear selector, the driver can either select position D for automated gear selection or can switch to SPORT mode. SPORT mode offers manual gear selection and at the same time switches to very sporty drive and suspension settings. In SPORT mode, the engine and electrified motor produce extra spectacle, accelerator response is quicker and the power boost from the electrified motor is maximized. And to keep the battery topped up, SPORT mode also activates maximum energy recuperation during overrun and braking as the electrified motor’s generator function, which recharges the battery using kinetic energy, switches to a more powerful setting. The Driving Practice Control switch on the center console offers a choice of two settings. On embarking, Convenience mode is activated, which offers a balance inbetween sporty spectacle and fuel efficiency, with unrestricted access to all convenience functions. Alternatively, the ECO PRO mode can be engaged, which, on the BMW i8 as on other models, supports an efficiency-optimized driving style. On this mode the powertrain controller coordinates the cooperation inbetween the gasoline engine and the electrical motor for maximum fuel economy. On deceleration, the intelligent energy management system automatically determines, in line with the driving situation and vehicle status, whether to recuperate braking energy or to coast with the powertrain disengaged. At the same time, ECO PRO mode also programs electrical convenience functions such as the air conditioning, seat heating and heated mirrors to operate at minimum power consumption, but without compromising safety. The maximum driving range of the BMW i8 on a total fuel tank and with a fully charged battery is more than five hundred km (310 mi) in Convenience mode, which can be enhanced by up to 20% in ECO PRO mode. The BMW i8’s ECO PRO mode can also be used during all-electric operation. The vehicle is then powered solely by the electrical motor. Only if the battery charge drops below a given level, or under unexpected intense throttle application such as kickdown, is the internal combustion engine automatically activated.
The vehicle was unveiled in BMW Group’s Miramas test track in France. [Four] [38]
The production BMW i8 was designed by Benoit Jacob. [Two] The production version was unveiled at the two thousand thirteen International Motor Demonstrate Germany, [11] followed by two thousand thirteen Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez. [39] It features butterfly doors, head-up display, rear-view cameras and partially false engine noise. [40] Series production of customer vehicles began in April 2014. [Five] The electrified two-speed drivetrain is developed and produced by GKN. [41] [42] [43] It is the very first production car with laser headlights, reaching further than LED lights. [44]
The i8 has a low vehicle weight of 1,485 kg (Three,274 lb) (DIN kerb weight) and a low haul coefficient (Cd) of 0.26. In all-electric mode the BMW i8 has a top speed of one hundred twenty km/h (75 mph). In Sport mode the i8 supplies a mid-range acceleration from eighty to one hundred twenty km/h (50 to seventy five mph) in Two.6 seconds. The electronically managed top speed is two hundred fifty km/h (155 mph). [Five]
Range and fuel economy Edit
The production i8 has a 7.1 kWh lithium-ion battery pack with a usable capacity of Five.Two kWh and intelligent energy management that supplies an all-electric range of thirty seven km (23 mi) under the NEDC cycle. Under the EPA cycle, the range in EV mode is fifteen mi (24 km), with a gasoline consumption of 0.1 gallons per one hundred mi, and as a result, EPA’s all-electric range is zero. The total range is three hundred thirty mi (530 km). [7]
The production version has a fuel efficiency of Two.1 L/100 km (134.Five mpg‑imp; 112.0 mpg‑US) under the NEDC test with carbon emissions of forty nine g/km. [Five] Under EPA cycle, the i8 combined fuel economy in EV mode was rated seventy six equivalent (MPG-equivalent) (Trio.1 L gasoline equivalent/100 km; ninety one mpg-imp gasoline equivalent), with an energy consumption of forty three kW-hrs/100 mi and gasoline consumption of 0.1 gal-US/100 mi. The combined fuel economy when running only with gasoline is twenty eight mpg‑US (8.Four L/100 km; thirty four mpg‑imp), twenty eight mpg‑US (8.Four L/100 km; thirty four mpg‑imp) for city driving, and twenty nine mpg‑US (8.1 L/100 km; thirty five mpg‑imp) in highway. [7] [45]
BMW i8
BMW i8
The BMW i8 is a plug-in hybrid sports car developed by BMW. The i8 is part of BMW’s electrified fleet “Project i” being marketed as a fresh sub-brand, BMW i. The two thousand fifteen model year BMW i8 has a 7.1 kWh lithium-ion battery pack that supplies an all-electric range of thirty seven km (23 mi) under the Fresh European Driving Cycle. Under the United States Environmental Protection Agency cycle, the range in EV mode is twenty four km (15 mi) with a petite amount of gasoline consumption. Its design is powerfully influenced by the M1 Hommage Concept car, which in turn pays homage to BMW’s last production sports car prior to the i8: the BMW M1.
Benoit Jacob (production i8) [Two]
Richard Kim (2011 i8 Concept) [Three]
six hundred km (370 mi) in Eco Pro mode (NEDC) [Four]
five hundred thirty km (330 mi) (EPA) [7]
The BMW i8 can go from 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in Four.Four seconds and has an electronic limited top speed of two hundred fifty km/h (155 mph). The BMW i8 has a fuel efficiency of Two.1 L/100 km (134.Five mpg‑imp; 112.0 mpg‑US) under the NEDC test with carbon emissions of forty nine g/km. EPA rated the i8 combined fuel economy at seventy six equivalent (Three.1 L gasoline equivalent/100 km; ninety one mpg-imp gasoline equivalent) and ’29 miles per gallon’ when running in unspoiled gasoline mode (after the battery is drained empty).
The initial turbodiesel concept car was unveiled at the two thousand nine International Motor Display Germany. The production version of the BMW i8 was unveiled at the two thousand thirteen Frankfurt Motor Demonstrate. The i8 was released in Germany in June 2014. Deliveries to retail customers in the U.S. began in August 2014. Global sales since mid-2014 totaled more than Ten,000 BMW i8s by early November 2016, making the i8 the world’s top selling plug-in electrified sports car. The top selling markets are the United States, the United Kingdom and Germany.
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Very first introduced as the Concept Vision Efficient Dynamics, the i8 is part of BMW’s “Project i” and it is being marketed as a fresh brand, BMW i, sold separately from BMW or Mini. The BMW i3, launched for retail customers in Europe in the fourth quarter of 2013, was the very first model of the i brand available in the market, and it was followed by the i8, released in Germany in June two thousand fourteen as a two thousand fifteen model year. Other i models are expected to go after. [Ten] [11] [12]
The initial turbodiesel concept car was unveiled at the two thousand nine International Motor Display Germany, [13] In 2010, BMW announced the mass production of the Concept Vision Efficient Dynamics in Leipzig beginning in two thousand thirteen as the BMW i8. [14] The BMW i8 gasoline-powered concept car destined for production was unveiled at the two thousand eleven Frankfurt Motor Demonstrate. [15] The production version of the BMW i8 was unveiled at the two thousand thirteen International Motor Display Germany. [16] The following are the concept and pre-production models developed by BMW that precedeed the production version.
BMW Vision Efficient Dynamics (2009) Edit
BMW Vision Efficient Dynamics concept car is a plug-in hybrid with a three cylinder turbodiesel engine. [13] Additionally, there are two electrical motors with one hundred thirty nine horsepower. It permits an acceleration to one hundred km/h (62 mph) in Four.8 seconds and an electronically limited top speed of two hundred fifty km/h (155 mph). [14]
According to BMW, the average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle (KV01) is Three.76 liters/100 kilometers, (75.1 mpg imp), and has a carbon dioxide emission rating of ninety nine grams per kilometer (1,Trio l/100 km and 33g CO2/kabelham ; EU-PHEV ECE-R101). The estimated all-electric range is fifty km (31 mi), and the 24-liter petrol tank extends the total vehicle range to up to seven hundred km (430 mi). [14] The lightweight chassis is made mainly from aluminum. The windshield, top, doors and fenders are made from polycarbonate glass, with the assets having a haul coefficient of 0.26. [17]
The designers in charge of the BMW Vision Efficient Dynamics Concept were Mario Majdandzic, Exterior Design and Jochen Paesen, Interior Design. [Legal]
The vehicle was unveiled in two thousand nine International Motor Showcase Germany, [Nineteen] [20] followed by Auto China 2010. [21]
BMW i8 Concept (2011) Edit
BMW i8 Concept plug-in hybrid electrified vehicle includes an electrical motor located in the front axle powering the front wheels rated ninety six kW (131 PS; one hundred twenty nine hp) and two hundred fifty N·m (184 lb·ft), a turbocharged 1.5-liter 3-cylinder gasoline engine driving rear wheels rated one hundred sixty four kW (223 PS; two hundred twenty hp) and three hundred N·m (221 lb·ft) of torque, with combined output of two hundred sixty kW (354 PS; three hundred forty nine hp) and five hundred fifty N·m (406 lb·ft), a 7.Two kWh (26 MJ) lithium-ion battery pack that permits an all-electric range of thirty five km (22 mi). All four wheels provide regenerative braking. The location of the battery pack in the energy tunnel gives the vehicle a low centre of gravity, enhancing its dynamics. Its top speed is electronically limited to two hundred fifty km/h (155 mph) and is expected to go from zero to one hundred km/h (0 to sixty mph) in Four.6 seconds. Under normal driving conditions the i8 is expected to produce eighty mpg‑US (Two.9 L/100 km; ninety six mpg‑imp) under the European cycle. A utter charge of the battery will take less than two hours using 220V. [15] [22] The positioning of the motor and engine over the axles results in optimum 50/50 weight distribution. [22] [23] [24]
The vehicle was unveiled at the two thousand eleven International Motor Display Germany, followed by CENTER five hundred forty eight in Fresh York City, [25] 42nd Tokyo Motor Showcase 2011, [26] 82nd Geneva Motor Demonstrate 2012, [27] BMW i Born Electrified Tour at the Palazzo delle Esposizioni at Via Nazionale one hundred ninety four in Rome, [28] Auto Shanghai 2013. [29]
BMW i8 Concept Spyder (2012) Edit
The BMW i8 Concept Spyder included a slightly shorter wheelbase and overall length over the BMW i8 Concept, carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) Life module, drive modules made primarily from aluminium components, interlocking of surfaces and lines, 8.8-inch (22.Four cm) screen display, off-white outer layer, orange tone naturally suntanned leather upholstery. [30]
The vehicle was unveiled in Auto China two thousand twelve in Beijing [31] and won Concept Car of the Year, [32] [33] [34] followed by 83rd Geneva International Motor Display 2013. [35] The designer of the BMW i8 Concept Spyder was Richard Kim. [Three] [36]
BMW i8 coupe prototype (2013) Edit
The design of the BMW i8 coupe prototype was based on the BMW i8 Concept. The BMW i8 prototype has an average fuel efficiency of less than Two.Five L/100 km (113.0 mpg‑imp; 94.1 mpg‑US) under the Fresh European Driving Cycle with carbon emissions of less than fifty nine g/km. The i8 with its carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) passenger cell lightweight, aerodynamically optimized bod, and BMW eDrive technology offers the dynamic spectacle of a sports car, with an expected 0–100 km (0–60 mi) sprint time of less than Four.Five seconds using both power sources. The plug-in hybrid system of the BMW i8 comprises a three-cylinder, 1.5-liter BMW TwinPower turbo gasoline engine combined with BMW eDrive technology used in the BMW i3 and develops maximum power of one hundred seventy kW (230 hp). The BMW i8 is the very first BMW production model to be powered by a three-cylinder gasoline engine and the resulting specific output of one hundred fifteen kW (154 hp) per liter of displacement is on a par with high-performance sports car engines and is the highest of any engine produced by the BMW Group. [Four]
The BMW i8’s 2nd power source is a hybrid synchronous electrical motor specially developed and produced by the BMW Group for BMW i. The electrified motor develops maximum power of one hundred thirty one hp (96 kW) and produces its maximum torque of around three hundred twenty N·m (240 lbf·ft) from standstill. Typical of an electrified motor, responsive power is instantly available when kicking off and this proceeds into the higher flow ranges. As well as providing a power boost to assist the gasoline engine during acceleration, the electrified motor can also power the vehicle by itself. Top speed in electrified mode is approximately one hundred twenty km/h (75 mph), with a maximum driving range of up to thirty five km (22 mi). Linear acceleration is maintained even at higher speeds since the interplay inbetween the two power sources efficiently absorbs any power flow interruptions when shifting gears. The model-specific version of the high-voltage 7.Two lithium-ion battery has a liquid cooling system and can be recharged at a conventional household power socket, at a BMW i Wallbox or at a public charging station. In the US a total recharge takes approximately Trio.Five hours from a conventional 120V, twelve amp household circuit or approximately 1.Five hours from a 220V Level two charger. [Four] [37]
The driver can also select several driving modes: SPORT, Convenience and ECO PRO. Using the gear selector, the driver can either select position D for automated gear selection or can switch to SPORT mode. SPORT mode offers manual gear selection and at the same time switches to very sporty drive and suspension settings. In SPORT mode, the engine and electrical motor supply extra spectacle, accelerator response is swifter and the power boost from the electrified motor is maximized. And to keep the battery topped up, SPORT mode also activates maximum energy recuperation during overrun and braking as the electrified motor’s generator function, which recharges the battery using kinetic energy, switches to a more powerful setting. The Driving Practice Control switch on the center console offers a choice of two settings. On kicking off, Convenience mode is activated, which offers a balance inbetween sporty spectacle and fuel efficiency, with unrestricted access to all convenience functions. Alternatively, the ECO PRO mode can be engaged, which, on the BMW i8 as on other models, supports an efficiency-optimized driving style. On this mode the powertrain controller coordinates the cooperation inbetween the gasoline engine and the electrified motor for maximum fuel economy. On deceleration, the intelligent energy management system automatically determines, in line with the driving situation and vehicle status, whether to recuperate braking energy or to coast with the powertrain disengaged. At the same time, ECO PRO mode also programs electrical convenience functions such as the air conditioning, seat heating and heated mirrors to operate at minimum power consumption, but without compromising safety. The maximum driving range of the BMW i8 on a utter fuel tank and with a fully charged battery is more than five hundred km (310 mi) in Convenience mode, which can be enlargened by up to 20% in ECO PRO mode. The BMW i8’s ECO PRO mode can also be used during all-electric operation. The vehicle is then powered solely by the electrified motor. Only if the battery charge drops below a given level, or under unexpected intense throttle application such as kickdown, is the internal combustion engine automatically activated.
The vehicle was unveiled in BMW Group’s Miramas test track in France. [Four] [38]
The production BMW i8 was designed by Benoit Jacob. [Two] The production version was unveiled at the two thousand thirteen International Motor Display Germany, [11] followed by two thousand thirteen Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez. [39] It features butterfly doors, head-up display, rear-view cameras and partially false engine noise. [40] Series production of customer vehicles began in April 2014. [Five] The electrified two-speed drivetrain is developed and produced by GKN. [41] [42] [43] It is the very first production car with laser headlights, reaching further than LED lights. [44]
The i8 has a low vehicle weight of 1,485 kg (Trio,274 lb) (DIN kerb weight) and a low haul coefficient (Cd) of 0.26. In all-electric mode the BMW i8 has a top speed of one hundred twenty km/h (75 mph). In Sport mode the i8 supplies a mid-range acceleration from eighty to one hundred twenty km/h (50 to seventy five mph) in Two.6 seconds. The electronically managed top speed is two hundred fifty km/h (155 mph). [Five]
Range and fuel economy Edit
The production i8 has a 7.1 kWh lithium-ion battery pack with a usable capacity of Five.Two kWh and intelligent energy management that produces an all-electric range of thirty seven km (23 mi) under the NEDC cycle. Under the EPA cycle, the range in EV mode is fifteen mi (24 km), with a gasoline consumption of 0.1 gallons per one hundred mi, and as a result, EPA’s all-electric range is zero. The total range is three hundred thirty mi (530 km). [7]
The production version has a fuel efficiency of Two.1 L/100 km (134.Five mpg‑imp; 112.0 mpg‑US) under the NEDC test with carbon emissions of forty nine g/km. [Five] Under EPA cycle, the i8 combined fuel economy in EV mode was rated seventy six equivalent (MPG-equivalent) (Three.1 L gasoline equivalent/100 km; ninety one mpg-imp gasoline equivalent), with an energy consumption of forty three kW-hrs/100 mi and gasoline consumption of 0.1 gal-US/100 mi. The combined fuel economy when running only with gasoline is twenty eight mpg‑US (8.Four L/100 km; thirty four mpg‑imp), twenty eight mpg‑US (8.Four L/100 km; thirty four mpg‑imp) for city driving, and twenty nine mpg‑US (8.1 L/100 km; thirty five mpg‑imp) in highway. [7] [45]