2012 i8 has a transparent colored doors of the coupe is replaced here with the more traditional panel style. BMW i8 is a plug-in hybrid sports car is not expected until around 2013, but the German automaker is keeping our lure with the opening of the new topless version. 2012 vehicle integrates 96 kW (131 hp) electric motor on the front axle that works together with the three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine sends 164 kW (223 hp) through the rear wheels. Both in-house unit of BMW Group’s development and produce an aggregate output of 260 kW system (354 hp) and peak torque of 550 Newton meters. That was enough to accelerate the Spyder Concept BMW i8 from 0 to 100 km / h (62 mph) in five seconds on the way to electronically governed top speed of 250 km / h (155 mph).
2012 BMW i8 Plug-in hybrid has a shorter wheelbase and overall length. Spyder Concept BMW i8 also built around the innovative LifeDrive architecture, a blend of independent functional units. For example, carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP) Life module provides a very lightweight car passenger cell, while the Drive module – made primarily of aluminum components – bringing together all the operational functions of driving a car, such as powertrain, chassis and safety of the structure. 2012 BMW i8 Plug-in hybrid has a level of security and comfort that does not need to be in doubt. With all the features of this car will be capable of an advanced car with different strengths.
The electric motor energy source of lithium-ion battery that can be fully charged from domestic electricity socket in less than two hours. High-output battery is located in the tunnel of energy between the module front and rear axles to keep the cars center of gravity as low as possible – and therefore to maximize the dynamic performance of the car. Space-saving packaging and balanced these and other drives and chassis components to the distribution of two-seater sports an ideal 50:50 weight
2012 BMW i8 Plug-in hybrid based on the Vision Dynamics Effecient supercar in 2009 that included a pair of electric scooters are placed under the transparent tailgate, the camera-based collision warning feature proactive, and the interior can be pre-warm on cold mornings and warm so all the fuel when you go for a ride. This is supported by next generation lithium-ion battery that takes less than 2 hours to charge and can go 19 miles in EV power.
With the battery fully charged, the 2012 BMW i8 Plug-in hybrid can cover up to 30 kilometers (19 miles) on electric power alone. Thus, far from filling up as a bit-part player, electric motors play a role similar to that of the gasoline engine. If necessary, a high voltage alternator is connected to the combustion engine produces extra energy, which is then stored in the hybrid battery. -Expanding variety of functions during the trip allows the two seats to travel further between filling stations.
2012 BMW i8 Specs :
High performance 3-cylinder Gasoline engine (164 kW) in rear with i3′s electric motor (limited to 96 kW) in front
