BMW have revealed details of their i3 Concept, its all-new masterpiece that previews the vehicle designed for urban areas. The car is drive purely by electric power and embodies an intelligent form of urban transportation and commuting. The BMW i3 Concept is powered by an electric motor found on the rear axle and capable to deliver a total output of 125 kW/170 hp and impressive torque of 250 Nm (184 lb-ft). With these numbers, the vehicle is able to accelerate from 0 to 60 km/h (37 mph) in under four seconds and from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in less than eight seconds.
The secure arrangement of the battery in the Drive module gives the vehicle a very low centre of gravity and optimum weight distribution. Regarding the interior, the Life module conjures up a feeling of space inside the car, while select materials lend the open and airy cabin a lounge-like character. According to BMW, the elements found on the materials lend the open and airy cabin a lounge-like character, while the naturally tanned leather of the seats creates a lounge-style ambience.
Moreover, BMW says that the car offers a boot capacity of around 200 litres, wide-opening opposing “coach” doors, four seats and an additional functional compartment in the front – this means that the all-new i3 Concept is ready for the demands of everyday use.
What is really interesting is that the i3 will offer range-extending functions, such as ECO PRO mode. BMW engineers explains ECO PRO: “With ECO PRO mode activated, all the vehicle functions operate with maximum efficiency. For example, the accelerator mapping is tweaked to limit the output summoned when the driver flexes his right foot, and the climate control functions also use as little energy as possible. Added to which, sophisticated aerodynamics and slim, low rolling resistance wheels minimize resistance to the car’s forward progress and maximize its range.”
