BMW released its gallery of the Vision EfficientDynamics hybrid concept car, dubbed the world’s fastest hybrid. It apparently has the performance of an M3 and the fuel efficiency of a Mini, in a particularly impressive design.

Below is the full gallery and brief release detailing BMW’s new look at aerodynamics and style, lightweight body and of course, the BMW hybrid-drive technology featured in this concept. The engine is a diesel-hybrid 1.5-litre, three-cylinder unit with 163 hp and about 290 Nm of torque.

The Vision EfficientDynamics concept will be presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show this month, and will remain a kind of inspiration for the future direction of BMW. It is set to influence overall BMW design principles, as well as showcase some impressive hybrid technology, and even the use of a thermo-electric generator. Check out the details below.

Bmw Vision EfficientDynamics concept

Character:
• High-performance concept study with BMW ActiveHybrid technology
visualising the dynamic performance typical of a BMW against the backdrop
of future demands in sustained mobility. BMW Vision Effi cientDynamics
as a symbol for the future of Sheer Driving Pleasure in harmony with trendsetting
efficiency.
• Development aim: The performance of a BMW M Car and a highly emotional
character combined with the fuel economy and emission management of
a modern small car in the premium class. As a result, this unique sports car
offers the most consistent rendition of the BMW Effi cientDynamics development
strategy.
• Innovative approach in the context of BMW Effi cientDynamics: The exceedingly
good balance of CO2 emission management and driving pleasure results
from a revolutionary vehicle concept developed all in one from the ground up,
achieving a new level of effi ciency combined with a unique driving experience.
The overall result goes far beyond the sum total of the individual features and
components in this concept car.
• BMW Vision EfficientDynamics offers a realistic impression of the unique
potential of BMW ActiveHybrid technology and the great innovative thrust of
BMW Effi cientDynamics.

Technology:
• Offering a full-hybrid concept, the BMW Vision Effi cientDynamics concept
car is powered by a three-cylinder turbodiesel and two electric motors.
Overall system output is 262 kW/356 hp, maximum torque 800 Newtonmetres/
590 lb-ft. All-wheel drive featuring an electric motor on both the front
and rear axle.
• Anticipated performance: Acceleration from a standstill to 100 km/h in
4.8 seconds, top speed 250 km/h (155 mph) (electronically limited) , fuel
consumption in the EU test cycle 3.76 litres/100 km (equal to 75.1 mph imp),
CO2 emissions 99 grams/kilometre.
As a plug-in hybrid, BMW Vision Effi • cientDynamics is able to cover the entire
fuel consumption drive cycle under electric power alone. Taking the sources
of energy used for generating the electric power consumed into account
(EU electricity mix), this reduces the CO2 emission rating to just 50 grams
per kilometre.
• Electric power is generated without the slightest increase in fuel consumption
through a particularly effi cient concept of Brake Energy Regeneration.
Energy is stored in 98 lithium polymer cells. The car is able to cover
a distance of approximately 50 km/31 miles in the electric mode alone.
• Aerodynamics developed with know-how from Formula 1. CX drag coeffi cient
optimised to just 0.22. Forward-looking energy management uses the
maximum potential available in each case to minimise fuel consumption.

Design:
• Technology-oriented body design as a clear expression of consistent lightweight
technology and aerodynamic quality. Design language typical of the
brand, setting clear signals in terms of sporting performance and optimum
effi ciency.
• The 2+2-seater concept combines dynamic performance and
supreme effi ciency with an enhanced level of all-round function.
BMW Vision Effi cientDynamics symbolises BMW’s commitment to
offer an unprecedented driving experience for up to four occupants.
• BMW Vision Effi cientDynamics comes with gullwing doors opening up to the
side. Innovative, weight-optimised door kinematics makes entering the car at
both front and rear convenient and very easy.
• The interior of this unique 2+2-seater intentionally demonstrates the
very latest in modern technology. At the same time the use of natural
materials underlines BMW’s strategy of sustainability borne out through
this concept car.
• The roof and door inserts made of polycarbonate glass automatically
become darker as a function of incoming light.

BMW sees technical innovations reducing both emissions and fuel consumption as an elementary part of the brand’s product strategy, just like vehicle concepts enhancing the Sheer Driving Pleasure so typical of BMW as a lasting, sustained experience.

Now the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics concept car clearly demonstrates that these objectives expressed through the BMW EfficientDynamics development strategy are fully compatible with the most demanding reduction in fuel consumption and emissions complying in full with future requirements.

Conceived as a 2+2-seater with plug-in full-hybrid technology, this unique car is able to combine the performance of a BMW M Car with a standard of fuel economy and emission management exceeding even the current level achieved by the latest small cars in the market.
This outstanding result is made possible by the consistent integration of BMW ActiveHybrid components, their combination with an extremely economical combustion engine, and the outstanding aerodynamic qualities of the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics concept car.

BMW Vision EfficientDynamics is the result of an all-inclusive development process starting from a clean sheet of paper. This ensures an improvement of both effi ciency and driving pleasure far exceeding the sum total of all individual components and technologies, and is also borne out in the very emotional design of this unique concept car. BMW Vision EfficientDynamics is therefore an unprecedented sports car offering fascinating perspectives for the future of Sheer Driving Pleasure combined in full harmony with maximum effi ciency.

Presenting this unique concept car, BMW is once again demonstrating the company’s outstanding competence in the development of cutting-edge drive systems. Indeed, BMW Vision EfficientDynamics is the most comprehensive implementation of the BMW EfficientDynamics development strategy seen so far. The drive units provide a top speed limited electronically of 250 km/h or 155 mph, with acceleration to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds. Average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle is 3.76 litres/100 kilometres, equal to 75.1 mpg imp, and the CO2 emission rating is 99 grams per kilometre.

CO2 emission management is even more outstanding when driving in the all-electric mode after charging the battery from a plug-in source: Taking all emissions in the generation of electricity into account, as prescribed by the EU mix, the car’s emission rating in this case is just 50 grams per kilometre. Through this unique balance of driving pleasure and fuel economy the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics concept car clearly demonstrates the potential of BMW ActiveHybrid technology making its world debut at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show in the BMW ActiveHybrid X6 and BMW ActiveHybrid 7 production models.

This truly impressive power and performance is made possible by combining a particularly fuel-efficient three-cylinder turbodiesel with one electric motor each on the front and rear axle. The intelligent combination of these three power units and the energy they develop, together with precisely controlled energy management, serves to enhance both the dynamic performance and the all-round effi ciency of the car, using the full potential of BMW ActiveHybrid to reduce both fuel consumption and CO2 emissions to the greatest possible extent. Overall system output is 262 kW/356 hp, peak torque is 800 Newtonmetres/ 590 lb-ft.

The special arrangement of the three power units allows all-wheel drive also available in the all-electric mode. The result is minimum power loss and at the same time harmonious transmission of the power available under all conditions. In its design, BMW Vision EfficientDynamics for the fi rst time conveys the dynamic look so typical of a BMW sports car to a hybrid vehicle. Developed with know-how from Formula 1, the body of this unique sports car is an expression of intelligent lightweight technology and supreme aerodynamic efficiency. And in the design of the interior, the focus was likewise on both the fascinating driving experience and, in particular, on transparent, hands-on technology and maximum reduction of weight.

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