Monday, May 26, 2014

BMW i8: The most progressive sport car



THE BMW i8 (BMW 2015) is ready to revolutionize the vehicle class of BMW brand. As the first sports car with the consumption and emission values of a compact car, the strength of the plug-in hybrid lies, among other factors, in the perfect synchronization of electric motor and combustion engine, making it apparent in maximum efficiency and dynamics on the road. The BMW i8 is the first sports car that accelerates the zeitgeist.
The BMW i8 embodies the accomplished vision of a modern and sustainable sports car, through its overall concept. The highly emotive design instantly shows which qualities the BMW i8 has to offer. Yet is doesn’t rely entirely on its sports car character. Its aesthetics also pursue functional aims: more aerodynamics for maximum efficiency.

The story
Just as every great pioneering achievement has its own story. For the BMW i8, the story begins in 2008 with the launch of Project i – and with no lesser objective than the reinvention of urban mobility. Just one year later, the BMW Vision Efficient Dynamics concept showed what a technology leader geared fully toward energy saving can look like.
This was the basis that gave rise to the BMW Concept i8, which demonstrated in near-production-ready form where the development would lead. All available BMW Efficient Dynamics technologies were already united within this vehicle, an intelligent lightweight concept had been implemented, and the idea of a sports car for the future was already detectable.

Safety
A safety concept has been developed for the BMW i8 which is perfectly tailored to the vehicle. The high-strength carbon passenger cell not only protects passengers, but also safeguards the high-voltage battery located between the two parts of the Drive module against external influences. Innovative BMW ConnectedDrive Driver Assistance systems help the driver to remain aware of what’s going on around them and to react correctly in any given situation. And if problems arise, a wide range of interconnected services ensure that you remain mobile at all times.


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