BMW finally divulge details of its concept car, Vision Efficient Dynamics, which will be shown in carpet Frankfurt Motor Show .
Technology brings a plug-in hybrid that combined with the engine 3-cylinder turbo diesel, as the embodiment of the idea of combining the performance of the BMW M3, but with fuel consumption efficiency.
Earlier there was speculation BMW will use the smaller machines, including
its 3-cylinder engine. This engine is paired with a six speed DTC adopted directly from the unit which is also used in the M3 and Z4 variants.
This concept uses engine 1.5-liter turbo diesel triple cylinder linked with rates of up to 163 hp with peak torque of 214 lb-ft.
As reported by autoblog, this new system is a further development of mild hybird system was first applied to the ActiveHybird7.
Same with ActiveHybird7, 33 hp electric motor which is placed between the more powerful engine and transmission. Making the total output of the drive system to reach 356 hp and torque of 590 lb-ft.
Using an electric motor is required to use some of the variance
electrical energy systems. Because BMW’s latest concept is almost similar to the Chevrolet Volt in its settings.
This variant also uses lithium-polymer battery capacity of 8.6 kWh, which is located in the middle of the channel’s car, with a total capacity reaching 10.8 kWh, which only takes 2.5 hours to fill the batteries.
Now, with new concepts, Vision Efficient dynamic is one that offers real solutions BMW.