2014 BMW i3
2014 BMW i3 -
newcarspictur.blogspot.com . The first BMW Group model running on electric power alone offers customers totally new and groundbreaking ways to experience driving pleasure, sustainability and connectivity on city roads. The electric motor powering the BMW i3 generates a maximum output of 125 kW/170 hp and peak torque of 250 Newton metres (184 lb-ft). Its instantaneous power flows to the rear wheels via a single-speed transmission. The motor sources its energy from lithium-ion storage cells integrated into the car's underfloor section. The significantly lower centre of gravity of the i3 - the result of the low, central placement of the battery units - and even weight distribution make an additional contribution to the car's agile handling. The battery gives the car a range in everyday conditions of 130 - 160 kilometres (81 - 99 miles) when fully charged from a conventional domestic power socket, BMW i Wallbox or public charging station.
2014 BMW i3
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2014 BMW i3 is the first series-produced model by BMW i - zero-emission mobility in a premium car package proves to be a recipe for pure driving pleasure the world's first premium car designed from the ground up to be powered by an electric drive system. The result is hallmark BMW driving pleasure, delivered with zero emissions and an engaging intensity unmatched by any other electrically powered vehicle. Like the i3's unique vehicle architecture - based around the LifeDrive structure, with its CFRP passenger cell and aluminium module encompassing the powertrain, battery and chassis - the electric motor, power electronics and high-voltage lithium-ion battery have been developed independently by the BMW Group under its BMW eDrive programme. This ensures that BMW's time-honoured Sheer Driving Pleasure is also a central feature of the
2014 BMW i3.
The LifeDrive architecture and BMW eDrive drive technology allow an exceptional degree of freedom in terms of design. Indeed, the appearance of the
2014 BMW i3 is as memorable as the feeling of space and driving experience on board. A body measuring 3,999 millimetres in length, 1,775 mm wide and 1,578 mm in height gives the
2014 BMW i3 distinctive proportions whose dynamism and compactness underline the car's agility in urban use. The short overhangs of the
2014 BMW i3 are also a clear pointer to its nimble driving characteristics. Large glass surfaces imbue the i3 with a compelling lightness and, together with its visible carbon structures, provide a window into the car's low-weight design. In front-end design of the
2014 BMW i3 is defined by a powerfully contoured apron, by the distinctive interpretation of the BMW kidney grille as an enclosed element, and by headlights bordered with U-shaped LED light units. The likewise U-shaped LED rear lights are integrated as "floating" elements into the large, fully glazed tailgate.
The single-pedal control concept in the
2014 BMW i3 - configured by the BMW Group's drive system development engineers - also contributes to the engaging driving experience. Recuperation mode is activated the moment the driver takes his foot off the accelerator. The electric motor switches from drive to generator mode, feeding power into the lithium-ion battery. At the same time, it generates a precisely controllable braking effect. This recuperation is speed-sensitive, which means the car "coasts" with maximum efficiency at high speeds and generates a strong braking effect at low speeds. The lithium-ion battery enables the BMW i3 to achieve a range of 130 to 160 kilometres (81 - 99 miles) in everyday driving. This rises by around 20 kilometres (12 miles) in ECO PRO mode and by the same distance again in ECO PRO+ mode. If desired, the
2014 BMW i3 is also available with a range-extender engine, which maintains the charge of the lithium-ion battery at a constant level while on the move as soon as it dips below a specified value. This role is performed by a 650cc two-cylinder petrol engine developing 25 kW/34 hp and mounted immediately adjacent to the electric motor above the rear axle. The range extender increases the car's maximum range in day-to-day driving to around 300 kilometres (approx. 180 miles).
Optimal safety
2014 BMW i3 : protection in all situations. The horizontally split LifeDrive architecture, consisting of two separate, independent modules, is similar in principle to a body-on-frame design. While the aluminium Drive module - the chassis - provides the vehicle's sturdy foundation, and incorporates the battery, the drive system and the basic structural and crash functions, the Life module consists mainly of a high-strength, ultra-lightweight CFRP passenger cell.
2014 BMW i3. The Driving Assistant Plus option comprises Collision Warning with braking function (which responds to both moving and stationary vehicles ahead as well as to pedestrians) and Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go function. In addition to giving visual and audible warnings, the system is also able to brake the vehicle automatically if required, with up to maximum stopping power. The Parking Assistant - a further option - performs steering manoeuvres at the same time as controlling the accelerator, brake and gear selection, enabling fully automatic parking of the
2014 BMW i3 in a space parallel to the road. To supplement the standard Park Distance Control (PDC) with rear-mounted sensors, a rear view camera is also available for the BMW i3. Further driver assistance systems are the Traffic Jam Assistant and Speed Limit Info.
2014 BMW i3. A powerfully formed front apron, eye-catching colour combinations and a fresh interpretation of hallmark BMW features are the headline elements of the front end. In the centre stands the distinctively styled BMW kidney grille, which has a blue- or silver-coloured surround (depending on the body colour) and is blanked off, as the electrically powered
2014 BMW i3 does not require cooling air to be channelled through its front end. Positioned at the same height are the headlights which extend well into the car's flanks. The headlights display an individual character and are framed by U-shaped LED light units. A black border connects the lower edge of the apron with the circular foglamps positioned to its outer edges.
2014 BMW i3
2014 BMW i3. The design of the rear section accentuates both the functionality and surefooted roadholding of the
2014 BMW i3. The large tailgate opens high and the slim, upright roof pillars make it easier to load items into the boot, whose capacity can be expanded by folding down the rear seat backrests as and when required. Six colour shades designed exclusively for BMW i are available for the paintwork of the side body panels and the front and rear aprons of the
2014 BMW i3. The two non-metallic and four metallic colours form a prominent contrast to the black belt. The accent surfaces on the side skirts and the BMW kidney grille surround come in BMW i Blue or Frozen Grey metallic, depending on the variant. Both the instrument cluster and the Control Display of the BMW i3 (6.5 inches in diameter as standard, 8.8 inches as an option) come in free-standing display form. The positioning of the displays lends further emphasis to the heavily three-dimensional design of the cockpit. In the centre of the cockpit, a flat control surface - tilted slightly towards the driver - for climate control and audio functions forms the lower edge of the instrument panel. The Controller and direct menu control buttons for the iDrive system are arranged between the driver and front passenger at seat surface height.
Emission-free, light, intelligent: Efficient Dynamics in the
2014 BMW i3. The fundamental principle of BMW EfficientDynamics - maximum driving pleasure combined with minimal energy use - has also had a major influence on the development process for the
2014 BMW i3. Electric mobility is as much a central pillar of Efficient Dynamics as petrol and diesel engines with permanently optimised efficiency, hybrid concepts and the use of hydrogen as an energy source for combustion-based drive systems and fuel cells. All the drive technologies are developed with the intention of delivering ever greater driving pleasure yet also consistent reductions in energy consumption and emissions.
2014 BMW i3
