BMW I3 Official Specs Announced
The BMW i3 production vehicle will be officially unveiled on July 29, but to hold everyone over, the German automaker has released some specifications on its first i-model electric car.
The BMW i3 will be powered by an electric motor that’s good for 170 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque, which the German automaker specified is “on tap immediately.” The motor itself weighs in at 110 pounds and maintains a linear flow of power even into the higher RPM ranges. The vehicle itself will have a near 50:50 weight distribution and will have a curb weight of 2,630 pounds, allowing it to accelerate to 60 mph in approximately seven seconds.
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In everyday driving, BMW has announced that the i3 will have an all-electric range of 80 to 100 miles, with the possibility of it being increased by about 12 percent in ECO PRO mode, with another 12 percent more in ECO PRO+ mode. As announced earlier, the i3 will also be available with an option for a range-extender engine, a 650cc two-cylinder gasoline powerplant with 34 horsepower. It will essentially double the range to 160 to 180 miles for day-to-day driving.
As part of the BMW ConnectedDrive system, the i3 can claim to be the world’s first fully networked electrically powered vehicle, coming with an embedded SIM card that unlocks new services for the EV. One example is its navigation services developed to enhance electric mobility, such as the unique intermodal route guidance that incorporates local public transport connections.
More information on the BMW i3 is expected when the production vehicle makes it debut on July 29, 2013.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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