DETROIT 2010, BMW Z4 and 1-Series Concept sDrive35is activée
December 19, 2009 by Automotive
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BMW presented in January at Detroit to two very interesting, first that the new redesigned Z4 sDrive35is , and secondly the concept of BMW 1 Series electric
, the
In the case of
Z4 , the firm is presented with the 3.0-liter engine, which has been updated with a less strict intake manifold and two more pressure turbos. It has 340 hp, 450 Nm (500 Nm with overboost), and goes from 0 to 100 in 4.8 seconds. The technology comes from the engine BMW Twin Turbo gasoline direct injection ( High Precision Injection ).
The Sport automatic gearbox DKG dual clutch gear changes without interrupting the transmission of force. In addition, the driver can choose between fully automatic mode or manual mode.
The changes from the previous model include the recalibration of the electric steering, adaptive suspension that lowers the car 10 mm height, a new set of wheels 18 and 19 inches and an aerodynamic body kit
M Sport . The M Sport Package is combined with M aerodynamic package and the M chassis automatic electronic adjustment of the damping. This coupling makes the model is less comfortable but much more sporty.
Cosmetic changes make it more aggressive and more pleasing to the eye, the redesign has been good to the German model.
On the side of
1-Series Concept activée
the signature itself presents us with the early development of a fully electric vehicle. This like other models have batteries Lithium Ion (made by SB LiMotive ). The electric motor has 170 hp and 250 Nm. The weight is 1,800 kg. The most amazing feature of this model is that with a 220/230 V outlet and 50 amps, can travel up to 160 km with only
3 hours charging
, a remarkable achievement by the firm.
No word yet on the cost of this variant of the
Series 1
, but if that 600 produced and will be sold by way of leasing. Gallery
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