itsbob! This is what you want for Xmas!!!

kwillia · 09-01-2009, 01:37 PM

BMW Unveils Triple Threat Plug-In Sports Car - Auto - FOXNews.com

It's a diesel, a hybrid, a plug-in, a three-cylinder--and a tour de force, perhaps?

The drivetrain marries a direct-injection, 1.5-liter, 163-hp, three-cylinder turbodiesel to two electric motors (one per axle), a set of lithium-ion batteries and a software controller that modulates and marries both powertrains to a combined total of 356 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque. Using only the diesel engine's power, a six-speed dual-clutch transmission sends power to the rear wheels. The hybrid powertrain is less conventional: it's actually two distinct applications, a hybrid system on the rear wheels and a hybrid motor on the front wheels. The rear-wheel hybrid system operates in tandem with the diesel engine, while the front system operates on battery power alone. With this arrangement--similar in concept to the Ferrari hybrid system announced earlier this year--the Vision EfficientDynamics could provide all-wheel drive in electric-only mode, with battery power twisting its front and rear axles simultaneously.

Performance is geared to please the toughest Bimmerphile. BMW claims a 155-mph top speed and a 0-60 mph time of less than 4.8 seconds, while providing fuel economy of almost 63 mpg, and for European enthusiasts, CO2 emissions of 99 grams per kilometer.

Because it's also a plug-in hybrid, those controversial CO2 emissions could be halved to 50 grams per kilometer, if the Vision EfficientDynamics were juiced up with electricity and driven on battery power alone. The plug-in technology used means the concept car would use a standard 220-volt household outlet to recharge its batteries. A 2.5-hour recharge time is predicted, though on a 380-volt line, BMW says a 44-minute full recharge is possible.

Driving range could pass 400 miles with fuel or 31 miles on electricity alone, BMW also adds.

aps45819 · 09-01-2009, 01:44 PM

Cool
I'm sure it costs about the asame as a Honda Civic

kwillia · 09-02-2009, 12:58 PM

Ho ho ho!

itsbob · 09-02-2009, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by kwillia

Ho ho ho!

I don't know how I missed this thread..

But that car sure beats the hell out of the VOLT..

kom526 · 09-03-2009, 01:43 AM

The Tesla looks A LOT better than that thing...

itsbob · 09-03-2009, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by kom526

The Tesla looks A LOT better than that thing...

I'm thinking the BMW won't be >$100,000

09-01-2009, 01:37 PM	#1
kwillia n/a Member Since: Sep 2002 Posts: 40,860	itsbob! This is what you want for Xmas!!! BMW Unveils Triple Threat Plug-In Sports Car - Auto - FOXNews.com It's a diesel, a hybrid, a plug-in, a three-cylinder--and a tour de force, perhaps? The drivetrain marries a direct-injection, 1.5-liter, 163-hp, three-cylinder turbodiesel to two electric motors (one per axle), a set of lithium-ion batteries and a software controller that modulates and marries both powertrains to a combined total of 356 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque. Using only the diesel engine's power, a six-speed dual-clutch transmission sends power to the rear wheels. The hybrid powertrain is less conventional: it's actually two distinct applications, a hybrid system on the rear wheels and a hybrid motor on the front wheels. The rear-wheel hybrid system operates in tandem with the diesel engine, while the front system operates on battery power alone. With this arrangement--similar in concept to the Ferrari hybrid system announced earlier this year--the Vision EfficientDynamics could provide all-wheel drive in electric-only mode, with battery power twisting its front and rear axles simultaneously. Performance is geared to please the toughest Bimmerphile. BMW claims a 155-mph top speed and a 0-60 mph time of less than 4.8 seconds, while providing fuel economy of almost 63 mpg, and for European enthusiasts, CO2 emissions of 99 grams per kilometer. Because it's also a plug-in hybrid, those controversial CO2 emissions could be halved to 50 grams per kilometer, if the Vision EfficientDynamics were juiced up with electricity and driven on battery power alone. The plug-in technology used means the concept car would use a standard 220-volt household outlet to recharge its batteries. A 2.5-hour recharge time is predicted, though on a 380-volt line, BMW says a 44-minute full recharge is possible. Driving range could pass 400 miles with fuel or 31 miles on electricity alone, BMW also adds. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Add post to Facebook __________________ I believe in helping people who can’t help themselves. I do not believe in helping people who can help themselves. Instead of putting them on the dole, put them on the payroll. Charlie Daniels
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kwillia n/a Member Since: Sep 2002 Posts: 40,860	Ho ho ho! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Add post to Facebook __________________ I believe in helping people who can’t help themselves. I do not believe in helping people who can help themselves. Instead of putting them on the dole, put them on the payroll. Charlie Daniels
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