BMW i stands for the creation of
pure-bred vehicle concepts, sustainability throughout the value chain,
complementary mobility services and a fresh understanding of premium defined
squarely in terms of sustainability. And now the BMW Group can unveil the BMW
i8 - a new, cutting-edge generation of sports car. The second model unveiled by
the new BMW i brand combines a plug-in hybrid drive system with a passenger
cell made from carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) and an aluminum frame for
the combustion engine and electric motor, the battery pack and the suspension.
With this revolutionary concept and the emotional appeal of its aerodynamically
optimized body design, the 2+2-seater - which was conceived from the outset as
a plug-in hybrid - paves the way for an engagingly dynamic and futuristically
efficient take on BMW's hallmark driving pleasure. By cementing the brand's new
premium character, strongly defined by sustainability, in the sports car
segment, the new i8 also demonstrates the broad spread and universal appeal of
the BMW i philosophy.
BMW i8 Wallpaper
The research and development
activities carried out by the BMW Group since 2007 as part of its project i
initiative have laid the groundwork for a visionary car conceived with the
impact of environmental, economic and social change around the world very much
in mind. Alongside its conceptual and technological development work, the
company has also conducted field studies looking at the use of pure-electric
vehicles in everyday conditions. More than 1,000 people have taken part in the
studies, racking up in excess of 32 million kilometers (20 million miles) at
the wheel. The knowledge gained as a result has been channeled into the
creation of innovative vehicle concepts and mobility solutions.
Breaking new ground: premium cars underpinned by sustainability-led
concepts arrive in the sports car segment.
The development of BMW i cars follows a revolutionary approach, a strategy focusing on the creation of premium cars purpose-designed to be powered by purely electric or plug-in hybrid drive systems. This electric drive technology (packaged under the BMW eDrive banner) is therefore a central component of the vehicle concept - in contrast to the "conversion" model, where vehicles are retrofitted with electric drive systems. Characteristic BMW driving dynamics coupled with emission-free mobility, precise energy flow management, pioneering design, intelligent lightweight construction and production processes that preserve energy and resources come together to mutually complementary effect to form the innovative, sustainability-led premium character of BMW i cars.
The BMW i8 was conceived from the ground up as a plug-in hybrid sports car boasting agile performance attributes and extraordinary efficiency. Its LifeDrive architecture - developed specifically for BMW i - offers the ideal platform for a weight-minimizing construction, low center of gravity and even weight distribution. The combustion engine and electric motor, battery pack, power electronics, chassis components, and structural and crash functions are all arranged within the aluminum Drive module, while the central element of the Life module is the i8's CFRP passenger cell. This structure also allows a considerable degree of design freedom, which has been utilized - within the framework of the design language developed for BMW i - to give the BMW i8 its distinctive appearance.
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