BMW i3 will be marketed in 2013
BMW introduced the concept car BMW I3 and i8 in Frankfurt. I3 BMW to be launched onto the market in 2013 and released a year later BMW i8 hybrid.
"We mark another milestone in the history of the BMW Group. As Chairman of the Board and the engineer, I am very proud of this product, "said Norbert Reithofer, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG.
"As a leading premium car manufacturer in the world, our goal is to offer to its customers electric cars," he added.
I3 electric cars capable of running up to 150 km. 125 kW electric motor powered and distributed to all of the rear wheels.
Car weighs just 1.25 tonnes and offers a luggage volume of 200 liters. Weight ringannyal because the car uses CFRP technology. BMW claims I3 lighter weight 250-350 kg lighter than conventional electric cars.
Acceleration 0-100 kph completed less than 8 seconds. Owner BMW I3 only takes 1 hour to fill the battery up to 80% condition.
