BMW has revealed new BMW i3 and i8 concept car which is going to make its first debut at Frankfurt motor show in September.
The BMW i3 concept car is powered with electric motor over rear axle which generates output of 170 hp and 250 Nm of torque. The car is accelerated from 0-60 km/h in under 4 seconds and from rest to 100 km/h in less than eight seconds. The top speed of the car is 93 mph.
The BMW i3 concept car has four seats, boot capacity of around 200 litres, instrument panel and door panelling are made from natural fibers, naturally tanned leather seats, central information display monitor positioned above control panel for radio and climate system, 6.5-inch instrument cluster and traffic jam assistant.
The BMW i8 concept car is powered with electric motor adopted from BMW i3 Concept car at front axle, 1.5L 3-cylinder gasoline engine system which produces 220hp and 221 lb-ft of torque. The car is connected to twin speed transmission. The car is accelerated from 0-100 km/h in under 5 seconds and top speed of the car is 250km/h. The car has large lithium ion battery which can be charged from domestic power supply can travel up to 35 kms on electric power.
The BMW i8 concept car interior has Porcelain White support structure, black technical level, section with Mocha Brown leather, air vents, control panels, full LED headlights, 3 dimensional air outlets, floating tail lights and 8.8 inch freestanding information display in dash joined with large display taking the role of instrument cluster.