Rumor: BMW's Sustainable Sports Car Concept coming to Frankfurt '09

[conan_55]

If it is not a production ready concept, but something like GINA - as good as it looks, who cares.

Exactly. Who cares ? The design cues will find their way to BMW's next.. SUV.

 

[Beemer B773ER]

The evil twins, perhaps?

Be surprised ...

So we had the 'terrible twins' referring to the X5 & X6 M vehicles.... you sure it's not evil twins, but rather 'enviro-twins' since they will feature many eD innovations ?

 

[klier]

if you are fan of SUV's then you are correct.

You keep on going about it, but whatever. I'll think of you when I enter the brand new BMW pavillion in Frankfurt in mere months

 

[Zafiro]

BMW ECO Supercar

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http://geting.se/viewimage.php?image=185722-Picture1.jpg


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http://geting.se/viewimage.php?image=14193-Picture2.jpg

 

[Zafiro]

http://www.germancarforum.com/new-bmw-models-vehicles/30229-bmw-eco-supercar.html#post399583

 

[Sunny]

Is that real or some artist's impression? Looks promising.

 

[Mr Robert]

Great looking piece of kit. BMW will never build something like that.

 

[Zafiro]

Is that real or some artist's impression? Looks promising.

just from some carmagazine speculating.

 

[Zafiro]

BMW seem to put more effort with their motorbikes. Today they released another sportbike - S 1000 RR. Its the lightest bike in its class - 192hp and 206 kg (full tank)

Overview of technical highlights:
• Best-in-class performance and supreme riding dynamics in the supersports segment.
• Engine output 142 kW (193 hp) at 13,000 rpm, peak torque 112 Nm (82.5 lb-ft) at 9,750 rpm.
• Weighing 206.5 kg (455.3lb) in road trim and with a full tank, this is the lightest supersports in the 1000-cc class with ABS.
• Best power-to-weight ratio in this class of just 1.05 and, respectively, 1.06 kg
(2.31 and, respectively, 2.34 lb) per horsepower without/with Race ABS.
• Optional Race ABS for outstanding brake performance and safety. Weight of the entire system just 2.5 kg (5.51 lb), while other systems of a similar kind weigh up to 10 kg.
• Optional DTC Dynamic Traction Control in conjunction with Race ABS for optimum performance and maximum active safety when accelerating.
• Only supersports machine with Race ABS and DTC Dynamic Traction Control.
• Various riding modes available at the touch of a button for wet surfaces, regular road requirements, race tracks with sports tyres and race tracks with slicks.
• All-round set-up, coordination and balance of Race ABS, DTC Dynamic Traction Control and engine management for all four riding modes.
• High-speed, extra-sturdy valve drive with individual cam followers and titanium valves following the example of BMW ’s Formula 1 engines.
• Innovative exhaust system with a small and short rear-end muffl er, pre-silencer and electronically controlled interference pipe fl aps as well as a fully controlled exhaust gas manifold and two fully controlled three-way catalytic converters.
• Optimum gas dosage combined with maximum functional reliability ensured by E-gas (ride-by-wire), incorporating two bowden cables
(opening and closing cable) leading to the throttle butterfl y adjuster.
• Fulfilment of all environmental standards with the potential to meet future emission requirements ensured by two fully controlled catalytic converters and digital motor electronics.
• Damper elements with a wide range of adjustment on the spring base, the inbound and rebound stroke, as well as the greatest damping reserves, particularly for racing.
• New, clearly defi ned, simple and straightforward options to adjust the suspension and running gear.
• Aluminium tank unique in this segment for further reduction of overall weight.
• Supreme handling combined with best-in-class high speed and braking stability.
• Multi-functional instrument cluster with racing features such as a laptimer. The rider is able to set all functions directly from the ends of the handlebar.
• New generation of switches with optimised ergonomics.
• Supreme aerodynamics and sporting ergonomics ideal for both the tall and short rider.
• Optional HP Gearshift Assistant for shifting up without operating the clutch and without the slightest interruption of torque and pulling power.
• Wide range of equipment, special features and options tailored to the S 1000 RR and naturally offering full BMW quality.

 

[siko]

BMW seem to put more effort with their motorbikes. Today they released another sportbike - S 1000 RR. Its the lightest bike in its class - 192hp and 206 kg (full tank)

Overview of technical highlights:
• Best-in-class performance and supreme riding dynamics in the supersports segment.
• Engine output 142 kW (193 hp) at 13,000 rpm, peak torque 112 Nm (82.5 lb-ft) at 9,750 rpm.
• Weighing 206.5 kg (455.3lb) in road trim and with a full tank, this is the lightest supersports in the 1000-cc class with ABS.
• Best power-to-weight ratio in this class of just 1.05 and, respectively, 1.06 kg
(2.31 and, respectively, 2.34 lb) per horsepower without/with Race ABS.
• Optional Race ABS for outstanding brake performance and safety. Weight of the entire system just 2.5 kg (5.51 lb), while other systems of a similar kind weigh up to 10 kg.
• Optional DTC Dynamic Traction Control in conjunction with Race ABS for optimum performance and maximum active safety when accelerating.
• Only supersports machine with Race ABS and DTC Dynamic Traction Control.
• Various riding modes available at the touch of a button for wet surfaces, regular road requirements, race tracks with sports tyres and race tracks with slicks.
• All-round set-up, coordination and balance of Race ABS, DTC Dynamic Traction Control and engine management for all four riding modes.
• High-speed, extra-sturdy valve drive with individual cam followers and titanium valves following the example of BMW ’s Formula 1 engines.
• Innovative exhaust system with a small and short rear-end muffl er, pre-silencer and electronically controlled interference pipe fl aps as well as a fully controlled exhaust gas manifold and two fully controlled three-way catalytic converters.
• Optimum gas dosage combined with maximum functional reliability ensured by E-gas (ride-by-wire), incorporating two bowden cables
(opening and closing cable) leading to the throttle butterfl y adjuster.
• Fulfilment of all environmental standards with the potential to meet future emission requirements ensured by two fully controlled catalytic converters and digital motor electronics.
• Damper elements with a wide range of adjustment on the spring base, the inbound and rebound stroke, as well as the greatest damping reserves, particularly for racing.
• New, clearly defi ned, simple and straightforward options to adjust the suspension and running gear.
• Aluminium tank unique in this segment for further reduction of overall weight.
• Supreme handling combined with best-in-class high speed and braking stability.
• Multi-functional instrument cluster with racing features such as a laptimer. The rider is able to set all functions directly from the ends of the handlebar.
• New generation of switches with optimised ergonomics.
• Supreme aerodynamics and sporting ergonomics ideal for both the tall and short rider.
• Optional HP Gearshift Assistant for shifting up without operating the clutch and without the slightest interruption of torque and pulling power.
• Wide range of equipment, special features and options tailored to the S 1000 RR and naturally offering full BMW quality.

Today... huh.... no, it was released 2 months ago:

http://www.germancarforum.com/bmw-lounge/26820-bmw-s-1000-rr-superbike-racing-road-versions.html

 

[m-power]

Seems BMW has made a one hell of a supebike... NOW IT IS SUPERCARS TURN

 

[m-power]

Another picture of the babe

 

[EnI]

Birdie says the BMW Concept Eco Sports Car will be a true shocker!

 

[Sunny]

• Optional HP Gearshift Assistant for shifting up without operating the clutch and without the slightest interruption of torque and pulling power.

Sounds like SMG for bikes, makes sense since bikes already have sequential shifts.

 

[NarutoRamen]

Off topic, when that bike comes to the dealership I used to work at, I'm sure I'll get a chance to ride it (hopefully).

 

[aleks_16]

Birdie says the BMW Concept Eco Sports Car will be a true shocker!

is it so ugly or what???

 

[rollo]

I wonder if all this hype is sustainable (spelled correctly BTW)!!!!!!!

Maybe the high-powered CM guru can spend a second to correct the title of this thread???

God knows their marketing can use some help. Sustainable does not = aspirational.

 

[Mr Robert]

Birdie says the BMW Concept Eco Sports Car will be a true shocker!

For me or for HoH?

 

[Zafiro]

I wonder if all this hype is sustainable (spelled correctly BTW)!!!!!!!

Maybe the high-powered CM guru can spend a second to correct the title of this thread???

God knows their marketing can use some help. Sustainable does not = aspirational.

Come one Rurella. Is the CM still bothering you. I think you take Eni/Scott a little bit to serious. Just let it go buddy, waste your energy on something else

 

[Mr Robert]

It looks like one big ass of a car... (with a Mitsubishi Evo front)