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04-04-2011, 02:04 PM | #1 | |
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BMW i3 Confirmed As Mid-Engine, Rear-Drive
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BMW i3 to get two-cylinder range extender
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01-22-2013, 03:43 PM | #3 |
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BMW iSore.
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01-22-2013, 05:45 PM | #4 |
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Even the Aztek looked better I think, and that says...well it says alot.
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01-22-2013, 06:27 PM | #5 |
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I dig it. But then again, I would: CF, lots of glass area, and wacky powertrain. I'd spring for the range extended version, especially since it has a small engine presumably optimized for the role, unlike the case with the Chevy Volt. Of course, only time will tell if this engine will pass US emissions or be sold here.
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Just asking - you know more about the economics of these cars than anyone I've ever seen... |
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01-22-2013, 11:10 PM | #7 | |
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Wrt the economics, one expects that a carbon fiber BMW will be a premium vehicle at a premium price, so the extra money for the range extender isn't as big of a deal. |
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BMW i3 and i8 development mule test ride: http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/ne...ll-electric-i3
http://i.imgur.com/Zop2tOG.jpg CNs: - £38,000 estimated price - 140 miles on Euro test cycle (LEAF pre-'13 gets 109 miles on this test, for reference), exact pack kWh not specified - 168 hp and 185 ft-lbs pushing 1250 kg from 0-100 km/h in 7.2 seconds - optional range extender, the engine sourced from BMW's C 650 GT scooter, which sounds like it'll maintain charge alone for up to 200 miles - skinny LRR tires! 155/70-19 and 175/65-19 stock - no B pillar, no door frames courtesy of the carbon fiber shell - high seating position, big glass area, and "excellent visibility", praise be Sounds good to me, especially given winter testing per the article and the like. (There are LEAF winter testing videos, too, but it's still good to see all the bases covered.) |
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When it comes to EVs, "Mid-Engine" is disingenuous. For a better comparison, tell me where the battery is mounted instead.
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Looks better than a Nissian Cube or Scions
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38k pounds? Ouch.
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Wow! That is really sharp.
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The same exact things could be said for the volt since it had many features only found in luxury cars when it debuted and the owner satisfaction certainly supports the notion people like it who own it. Anyway I like this, but I still would not get it since it has many problems as well. Furthermore you can tell from the quote Quote:
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Advantages over a Volt: Visibility. Packaging. Battery-only range for the REx version. Presumed driving dynamics. Advantages over a LEAF (yes, it's supposed to be all-caps): Extra battery-only range for the non-REx version. REx option. Performance. Presumed driving dynamics. |
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