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BMW i8 with Hyper Hybrid System Technology

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BMW i8 with Hyper Hybrid System Technology


BMW i8 with Hyper Hybrid System Technology - Concept-car 2015 BMW i8 stand out in the crowd and make the carbon fiber body weight down. Plug-in hybrid drivetrain that allows 22 miles of electric range and the total output reached 357 horsepower. however bmw i8 skinny less powerful cornering grip and programming hybrid drivetrain seems to require repair. Was first launched in 2015 BMW i8 plug-in hybrid has under power until the battery range limited run out, then the fuel economy dipped below 30 mpg in hybrid mode is a low-slung. I8 is a kind of hyper-hybrid, what might happen if Ferrari has developed the Prius. It shows two very different personalities: energy obsessed engineers and troubled youth. Driving Comfort and Eco Pro mode, but after moving the shifter into Sport mode is nothing short of violence.


BMW i8 Design
BMW i8 Design


Pressing production in conjunction with a more affordable and worldly i3, i8 is a radical rethinking of the BMW private transportation in light of climate change issues and the shrinking supply of fossil fuels. I8 seems like the first attempt by BMW to bring the efficiency of the new century while still preserving the heritage of performance, and it will cost you dearly.

The base price in the US came to $ 135,700 before adding one available "World" trim levels. British buyers are looking at £ 99,845, although the electric only mode i8 should avoid congestion costs and preserve the village green. Below the equator, Australia is seeing $ 299,000 to i8, but just think how much more mutants Mad Max can avoid the precious gallons of gasoline.

Bmw i8 Design Sport
Bmw i8 Design Sport


Bmw i8 uses a truly unique drivetrain, bearing no resemblance to even his own BMW hybrid vehicle. Tucked away somewhere in the car is a 1.5-liter three-cylinder turbocharged engine using BMW valve timing and throttle control technology to produce 228 horsepower and 236 pound-feet of torque, driving the rear wheels through a six-speed automatic transmission. The engine, a variant of which is found in the 2015 Mini Cooper, got a little help from 11-horsepower starter motor, turbo lag smoothing over.

Bmw i8 Indoor
Bmw i8 Indoor


Front-wheel drive, i8 uses an electric motor 129-horsepower, strong enough to move the car by itself when the 5 kilowatt-hour battery has enough charge. Surprisingly, two-speed transmission sits between the motor and the front wheels. Charging the battery takes only 1.5 hours from a 240-volt source, and provide i8 22 miles of zero-emission range.

BMW set the total power output to 357 horsepower at the i8 and 420 pound-feet of torque, with a 0 to 60 mph time of 4.2 seconds. EPA figures show 76 miles per gallon equivalent, average 28 mpg on gasoline engines only. However, as is typical with a plug-in hybrid, mileage will vary drastically depending on how often the car will be charged up.

Bmw Upward opening Doors
Bmw Upward Opening Doors


Furthermore, setting it apart from the BMW line-up, i8 which utilizes carbon fiber for its passenger compartment and aluminum sub-assemblies to support the engine and chassis. Carbon fiber is proof unfinished when I lifted the door upon opening, subtle means calling this i8 use exotic materials. Construction that helps keep the weight down, but i8 still tips the scales at 3455-pound curb weight.
I8 using a 2 + 2 seating, there is a padded space behind the rear seats which can put a computer bag or maybe a few groceries. A compartment under the rear hatch can last a few more grocery bag size.

This car has the Eco Pro mode, Comfort and Sport, BMWi8 lit spotlights and various screens around the cockpit when I press the start button, but there is no combustion explosion solve quiet. In Comfort mode by default, the instrument panel color LCD speedometer and gauge the strength of the blue. BMW usual rocker switch for mode drive, installed in the console, only offered Comfort and Eco Pro mode, lack of exercise and Sport Plus settings other BMW models. A button labeled eDrive on the console promises to keep i8 driving under electric power, if the battery will allow it, while the shifter has a position pull-to-the-left-Sport.

Eco Pro Comfort Mode
Eco Pro Comfort Mode

With 9 km from the remaining electric stove, I steered draw attention to the body i8 traffic typical hard working town. Cars are comfortable and lightweight, easy to maneuver and put me in a position that is lower than my own traffic than the Z3 Coupe. I8 accelerated smoothly, clear metering out 184 pounds-feet of torque electric motor to prevent jerkiness.


I8 electronic cabin is one of the best available. Sitting on the dashboard, the LCD shows the standard width BMW navigation, stereo and information online, along with some added screen car detailing energy use. The latest BMW IDrive controller, the embedded touchpad, let me control all of the features on the screen. Likewise, the voice command is present, give me easy control over most functions of the infotainment system. Excellent navigation system show detailed maps with traffic coverage, providing route guidance better chance to keep i8 out of traffic jams. 

Navigation Bmw i8
Navigation Bmw i8


BMW offers an excellent set of features that are connected, including an online destination search and third party applications. Some of them are connected via the built-in mobile data connection, and some rely on BMW ConnectedDrive application for smartphones. This application is fully functional for the iPhone, but the Android version has recently appeared to lack many of the features of his colleagues. Head unit i8 own show different charging options, such as the ability to take advantage of cheap electricity in the early hours of the morning. Audio source ran the full gamut of what I see in other BMW models, from the onboard hard drive for HD radio. Music, and machine notes, played through a Harman Kardon audio system is built to i8. Featuring 11 speakers and 360 watt amp, I enjoy listening to music in the car, even though the quality is never rise to the level of audiophile who really sharp.


LED headlights BMW i8
LED headlights BMW i8

2015 BMW i8 is a remarkable technical achievement. Although expensive, it is close to the cheapest car you can get with a full carbon fiber body. Appearance is a pure concept, and far more interesting than his brother, i3.

The most impressive is the i8 Sport mode, which made for a surprisingly different ride. BMW has not played the connected car features are many, but they are impressive, such as cabin technology. I8 is equipped with the latest iDrive system, ask questions very well detailed and highly functional voice commands. Features are connected, although it does not work in this example, make a search online destination quickly and easily. Integrated application offers secure online music and social media status updates.
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