BMWi Live Blog.

[SCOTT27]

Greetings from Frankfurt.

From 10am CEST I will be live blogging via iphone or blackberry, the BMWi Preview which will not just go into detail about the exciting new sub-brand of BMW. But also showcase the next stage in the cycle for BMWi's stand alone products.

Prior to the brands public Premiere in over a months time at the bi-annual IAA in Frankfurt.

Tomorrow is going to be an exciting day. The Press conference commences at 1200 CEST.
And can be viewed here.

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Teaser:

 

[SKY]

Nice change in the front end of the i8 SCOTT, really like the new front lights.

 

[SCOTT27]

Nice change in the front end of the i8 SCOTT, really like the new front lights.

This?

 

[bombardier01]

This?

WOW! Very nice indeed! I hope the production version will look like that.

 

[SCOTT27]

Apologies. Things to do , now all ready to go. i is not the only thing, if journalists look they can see something blue and very fast in the car park.

11:14 Don't forget you can watch the press conference live .
11:15 Beginning to get busy , many nationalities here today.
11:19 I think you will enjoy todays BMWi Press Conference.

 

[SCOTT27]

11:26 Remember in order to meet safety legislation , some of the futuristic aspect of floating panels is lost. But I think you will be surprised of the unique , signature look of BMWi - The definition of the Future of sustainable mobility.

 

[SCOTT27]

11:31 Later I will be blogging on "product placement" in the meantime with the conference fast approaching , some music reflecting the theme of BMWi
‪CJ Bolland - the tower of naphtali‬‏ - YouTube

 

[SCOTT27]

11:33 Regarding "Product Placement" I hope you are not Jennifer Lopez fans because it will be brutal.

 

[SCOTT27]

11:57 Just minutes away.

 

[EnI]

It's 12:03, and nothing is happening. Fail!

 

[beckervdo]

Start!

 

[SCOTT27]

Here they are....

 

[SCOTT27]

Too much data. But here is the link. https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/pres...lId=6&id=T0118478EN&left_menu_item=node__6729

 

[KokkenTor]

Petrol engine in the i8: 1.5 l, R3, turbo, 224hk/300Nm.

BMW i8 Concept.
Length/Height/Width
L 4632 mm, H 1280 mm, W 1955 mm
Wheelbase
2800 mm
No. of seats
2 + (2)
Kerb weight
1480 kg
Output
260 kW /550 Nm system output of which petrol engine: 164 kW / 300 Nm
of which electric motor: 96 kW / 250 Nm
Top speed
250 km/h / 155 mph governed
Acceleration
0-100 km/h / 62 mph 4.6 s
80-120 km/h / 50-75 mph 4.0 s
Fuel consumption (EU cycle):
2.7 l/100 km / 104 mpg imp (66 g CO2)
Electric range
approx. 35 km / 20 miles
Battery charge time
Standard: 1:45 h for 100% charge
Luggage compartment
approx. 150 litres


BMW i3 Concept.
Length/Height/Width
L 3845 mm, H 1537 mm, W 2011 mm
Wheelbase
2570 mm
No. of seats
4
Kerb weight
1250 kg
Output
125 kW / 250 Nm
Top speed
150 km/h / 93 mph
Acceleration
0-60 km/h / 37 mph 3.9 s
0-100 km/h / 62 mph 7.9 s
80-120 km/h / 50-75 mph 6.0 s
Electric range
Everyday range: 130-160 km / 80-100 miles
FTP72 cycle: 225 km / 140 miles
Battery charge time
Standard: 6 h for 100% charge
Optional: 1 h for 80% charge
Luggage compartment
approx. 200 litres

 

[martinbo]

Live BMW i3: Keywords:

Widespread use of CFRP; small footprint; Low CofG; 6 hour charge time (fully charged); 1 hour charge time (80% charge) with fast charge module; 25% recyclable materials in interior

 

[SCOTT27]

Hope you are still awake? politics....

 

[martinbo]

Live BMW i8: Keywords:

Combination of Petrol engine and Electric motor; 0 - 100 km/h under 5 secs; 3L/100 km fuel consumption; unrivalled performance vs. fuel consumption ratio; 50-50 weight distrubution; sports car-like handling

 

[klier]

Anything new as well???

 

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‪BMW i. Born Electric. The BMW i3 Concept & BMW i8 Concept‬‏ - YouTube

 

[Auto]

How much will the i3 cost, aprox?