BMW-i8
BMW i8 is a plug-in-hybrid sport car produce by BMW.it first introduced as a BMW concept vision efficient dynamics. initial turbodiesel concept was introduce at internationalmotor show germany in 2009.
BMW i8 is a plug-in-hybrid sport car produce by BMW.it first introduced as a BMW concept vision efficient dynamics. initial turbodiesel concept was introduce at internationalmotor show germany in 2009.
DESIGN
BMW i8 is part of bmw's project -i and it is marketed as a separate brand BMW i. the first model of this separate brand was BMW i3 and it was launched in 2013 in europe. next model of this car as launched in 2014 as a 2015 model. its a two door and four seater car . bmw i8 is sports or luxury grand tourer category's car. the design of this car is completely different from bmw's designing history. in car design a beautiful bluish line mix with car front and side pannels. rear pillars of the car is rounded from body which looks same as ferrari cars provide some aerodynamic support for car.
its engine settelment provide it 50-50 ratio of weight distribution.
ENGINE
BMW i8 is a plug-in-hybrid car and combines the advantages of two drive system. i8 is two types engines car which is electric and internal combustion which provide maximum benefit with less consumption of energy.the electric motor set at the front exle and turbocharged 3 cylinder petrol engine at rear exle. bmw i8 can also run fully with electric motor with its energy supplier battery system installed between front and rear exle. which provide it complete electric drive car.
POWER AND PERFORMANCE
BMW i8 uses 1.5L ,3 cylinder turbocharged engine.it produce 220 hp(164 kw) and 300nm(221 lb-ft)
of torque. its electric motor provide 129 hp(98 kw). its combines produce 249 hp of power.
maximum speed is 250 kmh(155mph) and it goes 0-100 kmh in 4.4 seconds. i8 can run 35km(20 miles) with its electic motor.
MODEL OF 2009
IT was known as vision efficient dynamics. it was plug in hybrid with 3 cylinder turbodiesel engine. it also used two electric motors which produce 139 hp. its electric range was 50 km and total range of vehicle was 700km(430 miles).
MODEL OF 2011
it was plug in hybrid used an electric motor setup at the front exle. and its 1.5L, 3 cylinder gasoline engine at the rear exle. electric engine produce 128 hp and 250 nm of torque. and gasoline engine produce 220 hp and 300 nm of torque. car's combine output was 349 hp.
CONCEPT SPYDER 2012
few changes in cars design and length ,wheelbase and material used by car.
i8 COUPE PROTOTYPE 2013
this was bassed on i8 concept. power and performance goes higher from earlier product. the electric motor developes 131 hp and 1.5 l engine produced 231 hp.
Top Speed | 155 mph (electronically limited) | |
Engine | 1.5 liter 3-cylinder hybrid | |
Torque | 406 lb-ft (combined) | |
HP | 349 hp (combined) | |
0-62 mph | under 5 seconds | |