Boomer23
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evnow said:Should be 160 km = 100 miles.Boomer23 said:Click on the same link today and it reads "99 mile range". Maybe C&D noticed an error and updated their post.
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evnow said:Should be 160 km = 100 miles.Boomer23 said:Click on the same link today and it reads "99 mile range". Maybe C&D noticed an error and updated their post.
Boomer23 said:jhm614 said:http://blog.caranddriver.com/electric-bmw-i3-to-start-at-35k-have-150-hp-and-160-mile-range/
Click on the same link today and it reads "99 mile range". Maybe C&D noticed an error and updated their post.
For one, it’s entirely powered by electricity. The flat lithium-ion battery pack is built into the car’s floor, and it powers a 125-kilowatt (170-horsepower) electric motor located between the rear wheels.
For another, it has a pair of “coach doors” on either side, which open to expose the entire interior, without a B-pillar between the doors that might impede entry. The upright shape has strong wedge lines, with a rising window line and the “stream flow” styling theme of the I range, which uses different colors for the mechanical components and the passenger module.
And when was the last time BMW fitted a car with bench seats, both front and rear? The i3 has them, allowing drivers in tight urban areas to park right next to a wall, then slide across the car to get out the other side—unimpeded by the tunnel in the floor, since there isn’t one.
The roof is transparent, and the tailgate (which houses the U-shaped LED rear lights) slides away rather than flipping up.
BMW promises performance that matches the brand’s image, with 0 to 62 mph acceleration of 7.9 seconds—not bad for an urban runabout—and a top speed governed at 93 mph. Because electric motors generate peak torque at 0 rpm, the i3’s responsiveness away from stop should be particularly good. Weight is given as 2750 pounds, about the same as a subcompact hatchback with a gasoline engine.
Perhaps most unexpected, BMW says it will offer the i3 with the option of a range extender, to be called i-REX. It will be a tiny gasoline engine—the company gave out no details—that powers a generator that sends electric power to the motor to take the onwards after its electric range of 80 to 100 miles is depleted.
evnow said:http://www.allcarselectric.com/news/1064059_bmw-i3-concept-battery-electric-urban-minicarfull-details
i3 is revolutionary. Not sure how much of that will make to production.
Boomer23 said:Well, I'm excited. Good power numbers, purpose built EV, relatively light weight, rear drive, nicer looking than I expected.
Anyone else?
Weight is given as 2750 pounds, about the same as a subcompact hatchback with a gasoline engine.
Boomer23 said:evnow said:http://www.allcarselectric.com/news/1064059_bmw-i3-concept-battery-electric-urban-minicarfull-details
i3 is revolutionary. Not sure how much of that will make to production.
Well, I'm excited. Good power numbers, purpose built EV, relatively light weight, rear drive, nicer looking than I expected.
Anyone else?
evnow said:Surprised about the weight. If it is really carb fiber, why is it still so heavy ?
It is one size smaller than Leaf - and has less battery. Maybe not everything is carb fiber ....Herm said:Sheez its 600lb lighter than a Leaf!.. and all of that is probably the CF and aluminum.. since everything else is similar to a Leaf. The battery may be smaller since it has less weight to carry for the same range.
Not published - supposed to be 151" long - some 6 inches longer than Mini and 2 feet shorter than Leaf.Herm said:what are the dimensions?
"It will be wider and taller than other cars of similar length. According to the dimensions I have now it's 151.4(L), 79.2(W) and 60.51(H), however it's possible the width was given including the side mirrors"evnow said:Not published - supposed to be 151" long - some 6 inches longer than Mini and 2 feet shorter than Leaf.Herm said:what are the dimensions?
Note that the width is probably with mirrors, so shouldn't be used for comparison.KeiJidosha said:"It will be wider and taller than other cars of similar length. According to the dimensions I have now it's 151.4(L), 79.2(W) and 60.51(H), however it's possible the width was given including the side mirrors"evnow said:Not published - supposed to be 151" long - some 6 inches longer than Mini and 2 feet shorter than Leaf.Herm said:what are the dimensions?
Comments http://www.plugincars.com/bmw-i3-concept-revealed.html
They were shown in person by BMW the other day.palmermd said:has anybody seen anything beyond a computer graphic of either car? They've been talking about these cars for two years, and there is still nothing to show. Big fanfare for a press release of more computer images. Very cool images, but does not seem like its going to happen any time soon.
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