BMW officially unveiled the i8 Concept Spyder, a car obviously based on the i8 Coupe. The i8 is almost certain to
arrive in South Africa in 2015 or
2016, so there’s also a chance the production
version of the Spyder will make it too. Cross thumbs.
Featuring a plug-in
hybrid drivetrain made of a petrol engine and an electric motor, the i8
Spyder will be one of the most interesting sports cars on the market when it
comes out. Remember that plug-ins can be charged
from a normal household electric
socket, as well as by its petrol engine while it drives.
This one is good for a total system output of 260kW, as well as 550Nm of torque. All four wheels benefit from the power and torque,
with either only the front (horrors
for BMW fanatics!), rear or all fours pulling at any one time, depending on the
prevailing driving situation. BMW says the car can accelerate from 0 – 100km/h in 5
seconds, achieving a top end of 250km/h. An amazing average fuel consumption of 3 litres per 100km is claimed.
A raft of new technologies can be expected, such as something
called CarFinder which will help
access some of the car’s remote functions via cell phone, or Intermodal
Route Planning which finds parking for you at your destination. In addition,
all instrumentation is displayed in 3D.
6 comments:
BMW rules again
a bmw with flying doors? I love it! how much for one of these?
Beautiful!! just plain beautiful!
Oh amazing goodness!!
I don't think it's bad at all. Thing is I can't believe such a futuristic car is now so close to production.
Look at this car and be impressed because it's so impressive
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