Everyone had a certain idea of German manufacturers BMW and particularly on pollution, but is there really reason?
BMW has put in place for some time a program designed to minimize emissions of greenhouse gases. Calling themselves "Efficient Dynamics", it consists of several innovations introduced by BMW.
For example, the Bavarian manufacturer reduces the weight of its vehicles using lightweight materials like aluminum.
BMW also improves aerodynamics and fuel consumption by using a damper system, at the grille, which open and close depending on certain parameters.
Some models are also equipped with direct injection coupled with the start & stop system, which further reduces consumption.
To get an idea, the BMW 120d series of 177 horse consumes little more than a Renault Clio 3 of 85 hp.
| BMW 1 series 120d | Renault Clio 3 85hp | Digit manufacturer |
| 4.8 | 4.3 | combined fuel consumption (l/100km) |
| 128 | 115 | CO2 emissions (g / km) |
While he has announced his retirement from Formula 1, BMW continues to make efforts for the environment by unveiling of "hybrid" vehicles. Kézako?
They are powered by two BMW engines:
- One classical, the gasoline engine,
- The other, the ecological part, consists of two small electric motors placed at the front of the car which are related to the transmission and the engine and épaulent.
BMW has just unveiled the first vehicles using this system: these are the two finest examples of the range, the BMW X6 and the BMW 7 series.
The BMW X6 Hybrid uses two electric motors associated with the V8 twin-turbocharged 407 hp, which shines offers nearly 500 hp and 780 Nm of torque.
He shoots the 0 to 100 km / h in 5.6 seconds, consumes just 9.9 l/100km and rejects 231 g / km of CO2.
It's still a lot you say, but fall below the 10 liters for a 4 × 4 nearly 2 tons, it is already.
For the BMW 7 Series ActiveHybrid with its 465ch and 700nm of torque, performance is similar with 4.9 seconds for 0-100 km / h.
For consumption, 9.9 liters and also a little less CO2, 219 grams per kilometer.
Expected their presentation at the IAA 2009. We also hope to discover variations less upscale.
First deliveries are scheduled for early in the second quarter of 2010.
Images of the BMW 7 Series ActiveHybrid:
Pictures of BMW X6 Hybrid:
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Keywords: ActiveHybrid , BMW , dynamics , efficient , hybrid
It is clear that the hybrid is becoming more and more home builders, BMW could not remain indifferent. Anyway, I find that this does not detract from the prestige brands that employs him, and the German firm is right - especially as the performance did not really seem affected. And, personally, hybrid 7 Series, I love
It is true that the 7 series has a class act
For against what the Car of Tomorrow, a hybrid, an all electric or something else ...
Thank you for the info, I had not heard, and I think it's a very good news that a manufacturer like BMW starts to the hybrid car! Personally, I would really like the car of tomorrow does not consume more oil, it would be a very good thing ...