• BMW i3 concept officially revealed - Pictures and Specifications - 170 horsepower, rear wheel drive

                    
      		   
      Published on 07-30-2011 01:44 AM
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      Well here it is, the BMW i3. Say hello to the electric era of BMW. The i3 seats 4 passengers. Its 170 horsepower and 184 foot-pound electric motor is powered by a lithium-ion battery. Power is sent to the rear wheels thankfully. With 170 horsepower it is not the most powerful car in the lineup and is said to hit 60 in under 8 seconds and hit a top speed of 93 miles per hour. Ultimate Driving Machine? Not exactly.

      The entire car can be charged in just 6 hours using a standard wall outlet. A quick charge mode can give you 80% of the battery capacity in just 1 hour. Range is said to be 80-100 miles.

      No word yet on price but we expect the entry level i3 to not be priced out of the reach of most city commuters which is exactly whom it is supposed to be aimed at.













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      1. Sorena's Avatar
        Sorena - 07-30-2011, 03:16 AM
        ugh.

        BTW that 5th picture apparently is i8's interior, check the side mirrors.
      1. Sticky's Avatar
        Sticky - 07-30-2011, 03:37 AM
        Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by Sorena Click here to enlarge
        ugh.

        BTW that 5th picture apparently is i8's interior, check the side mirrors.
        You are likely right. It's fine, looks good Click here to enlarge
      1. leo985i's Avatar
        leo985i - 07-31-2011, 01:45 AM
        That drive mile range is retarded. I would have to charge this toy car every damn night, wouldnt even be able to make it to LA on one charge. Lmao cant even imagine how expensive the light bill would be. How s this supposed to be efficient? Certainly not on the wallet...
      1. Sticky's Avatar
        Sticky - 07-31-2011, 02:11 AM
        Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by leo985i Click here to enlarge
        That drive mile range is retarded. I would have to charge this toy car every damn night, wouldnt even be able to make it to LA on one charge. Lmao cant even imagine how expensive the light bill would be. How s this supposed to be efficient? Certainly not on the wallet...
        Shhh, BMW will hear you.
      1. DBFIU's Avatar
        DBFIU - 08-02-2011, 09:37 PM
        Fail.