The trials and i3 i8 wants to call a family at BMW with a new face in life. Despite some similarities in design compared with the typical BMW styling, wants to bring fresh air into the model range and shape of the i-still the same study also the face of the future vehicle designs.
BMW Concept i3
The i3 is a compact car with electric drive in 2013 to go to the market launch. The design is also changed in the interior, which contributes mainly to the fact that there is no center column, because they could relocate due to the e-drive electronics and the battery into the subfloor. The transmission tunnel and the shift lever in the interior is missing. Striking are also the doors, which open in opposite directions. May overlook it as through a large window where the entire interior side of both doors are open. The i3 Concept has an output of 170 hp with a torque of 250 Nm. The 100 km / h from a standstill in less than 8 seconds.
BMW Concept i8
In 2014, it will then be ready for the i8. The hybrid is a sports car, with very futuristic shape. The electric drive of i3 is combined with a three-cylinder combustion engine. This has an output of 224 hp with 300 Nm. Electric power alone, he can reach up to 35 kilometers. He will accelerate from zero to one hundred in 5 seconds. Despite the fact that the i8 Concept is a sports car, yet it has room for 4 people. The doors open up.
BMW wants to achieve with the sub-brand, so i also new concepts in design, both what is left, however, this is the typical BMW grille. This set out, albeit in modified form, certificate from the builder.