01-31-2010, 03:48 AM | #23 |
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Why would they do that? The main goal here is gas mileage and the 3 cylinder diesel and electric motor combo is already as quick as an M3.
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01-31-2010, 11:51 AM | #28 |
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the sound of dual electric motors at over 15k RPM outperforms and overshout current M3 rpm and exhaust sound...
... love current M3V8, but electric motor has much higher RPMs... instant power, no lag at all and all torque from beginning to end. What takes them so long to produce electric cars? Politics, politics....
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There will not be a V8. It's not about joining the pack, it's about leading the pack with an entirely new Concept in the super sports car segment. Although you will not see the first fruits of this car until after the launch of the BMW Mega City Vehicles. Quote:
Which is why BMW spent it's R&D resources on the "Efficient Dynamics" inititiate and the creation of the "Project-i" strategy instead of over costly vanity projects. The MINI E field test ongoing within the US and parts of the EU is to gain feedback in preperation for the BMW Mega City Vehicle is the first stage. Feedback is gained in order to futher progress the concept seeing what works , what does not work and keep progressing to the optimum level. Since the MINI E there has been further development in battery technology with BMW and it's partners , amongst other technologies. The next stage of progress will be the Active E which showcases some of the progress learned from the MINI E. Again feedback will take progress further until everything is combined before the introduction of the production Mega City Vehicle in 2015. Testing is important , especially customer testing in the sustainability era. You cannot just put out an untried concept and hope it works because it looks good. Thanks to cars like the MINI E and initiative such as Efficient Dynamics BMW continue to lead their competitiors in sustainability and lowering emissions. BMW have also put forward more investment to Project-i so that they continue to have the lead over their competitors into the next decade. |
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01-31-2010, 12:19 PM | #30 | |
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Also, is 2013 an accurate prediction for when this car will be out? |
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01-31-2010, 12:30 PM | #31 |
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There has always been a strategy for an eco-Sports car.
The problem was everybody was blinded to the fact that it would be an R8 Rival with great PS output and up to 10 cylinders. When the actual direction will be much different. BMW do not follow the competition it is very surprising how people seem to forget this. VED cannot be sold as it is because of crash regulations etc. As of now Project-i is the priority and the development of the mega city vehicle to launch in 2015. The Eco SuperSports Car will be introduced after the Mega City Vehicle. which means sometime after 2015. The technology may be "ready" but BMW intend to public test more developments seen on the VED with other cars. Testing allows for additional progress before committing to prodcution. |
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01-31-2010, 01:55 PM | #33 |
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Meh, I am more of a "normal" petrol supercar fan. Maybe add a turbo or supercharger...but that is it!!
I want to see a 2950lb V8TT car with 580hp and matching torque. Maybe I am being naive? |
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I have to agree with you on this, but unlike most brands (including BMW) Audi with the backing of VW have more money to spend and are spending on R&D then just about any manufacturer. I'm sure as you probably are that if VW wish it to be done then chances are it will, though I personally don't think the world as a whole is fully ready for solely electric sportscars.
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