BMW
X1 / X2
BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
BIMMERPOST Universal Forums General BMW News and Cars Discussion The Next BMW i model begins to take shape - plug-in hybrid sports sedan

Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      04-10-2015, 04:12 PM   #1
SCOTT26
Major General
SCOTT26's Avatar
5305
Rep
5,824
Posts

Drives: A big F-off German Truck.
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: WORLDWIDE

iTrader: (0)

The Next BMW i model begins to take shape - plug-in hybrid sports sedan

BIMMERPOST
     Featured on BIMMERPOST.com


The Next BMW i model begins to take shape.


Innovative, Progressive and Radical.

The next BMW i model will be a four door interpretation of a BMW Sedan.

Conceptual work is underway to provide a first look at how BMW see the Sport Sedan progress for the future with the first appearance in concept form being the highlight of the 100th Centenary of BMW in 2016 where all BMW and BMW sub-Brands will celebrate in their own way.

The new vehicle owes much to the original Vision EfficientDynamics concept car in that it packages itself for four passengers. With a longer wheelbase. Since the car is in the conceptual stage many ideas are in flow. Such as a single winged door exactly like Vision EfficientDynamics and BMW i3 type reverse hinged doors to access the passenger cell and also continue the visual surprise within each BMW i vehicle.

The exterior design progresses the BMW i design language to ensure the car stands out very much like the i3 and i8 as if they are from another world or a time in the future with similar aerodynamics. The vehicle is much more than just a four door i8 it has to form its own visual to allow the BMW i philosophy of strict individuality to be the anomaly.

Since the new vehicle will be a concept car with the production model aiming for launch by 2020. The Carbon Age will progress with a BMW i3 type Carbon Structure on an aluminium chassis other Lightweight materials will also be used to have the car at a very significant weight.

BMW like to think of the new concept as not just a new BMW i model but also a window into the future of BMW to potentially introduce the 3er in the same genetics in not the next life cycle (G20) but the next at around 2025.

The model will be eDrive with plug-in Hybrid but using the Power eDrive philosophy allowing exceptional performance with fuel efficiency.
A similar drivetrain will be introduced in 2016 both use a Four Cylinder engine combined with electric drivetrain.

The new concept will make the most of the developments of BMWs ConnectedDrive Features including autonomous technology in which BMW are testing in the i8 now as well as the latest in vehicle charging including inductive charging.

First and foremost its a concept but will be shown in certain phases as it makes its way to production after initial introduction and reaction.
Attached Images
 
__________________
The M850i is evidence that BMW have got their mojo back when it comes to dynamic sports cars...
Appreciate 0
      04-10-2015, 06:12 PM   #2
pokerface
Colonel
pokerface's Avatar
Canada
428
Rep
2,522
Posts

Drives: F25 X3 N20 / F80 ZCP
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Toronto

iTrader: (1)

2020? Wow, what a long gestation period!
Appreciate 0
      04-10-2015, 06:26 PM   #3
Chihuahua
Brigadier General
Chihuahua's Avatar
4011
Rep
3,171
Posts

Drives: E30 329iS, E65 Alpina B7
Join Date: May 2012
Location: ATL

iTrader: (0)

Needs to ditch the fastback look. otherwise, looks promising! needs to have at least 200 miles of range in pure electric form.
Appreciate 1
      04-10-2015, 06:29 PM   #4
ShocknAwe
1Addict
ShocknAwe's Avatar
3202
Rep
7,860
Posts

Drives: E82 Mutt, M57 Truck
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Charleston

iTrader: (22)

Thanks for sharing it with us Scott. I think it needs a LOT of work.
__________________
2010 135i 6MT Jet Black
N54/3 FE82 Mutt | BUILD THREAD | GARAGE SALE
Appreciate 0
      04-10-2015, 07:25 PM   #5
Matski
Captain
Matski's Avatar
England
151
Rep
842
Posts

Drives: A slow BMW
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: England

iTrader: (0)

I'm liking that.

Just needs sensible doors and sensible wheels.
Appreciate 0
      04-11-2015, 06:41 AM   #6
Efthreeoh
General
United_States
16951
Rep
18,580
Posts

Drives: The E90 + Z4 Coupe & Z3 R'ster
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Virginia

iTrader: (0)

Ah, a BMW Volt in 2020. LOL.
__________________
A manual transmission can be set to "comfort", "sport", and "track" modes simply by the technique and speed at which you shift it; it doesn't need "modes", modes are for manumatics that try to behave like a real 3-pedal manual transmission. If you can money-shift it, it's a manual transmission. "Yeah, but NO ONE puts an automatic trans shift knob on a manual transmission."
Appreciate 0
      04-11-2015, 10:54 AM   #7
keanu1
tiamat
keanu1's Avatar
Romania
357
Rep
1,475
Posts

Drives: 525 d
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: romania

iTrader: (0)

is the back of the audi a7
Appreciate 0
      04-13-2015, 10:22 AM   #8
focal
Captain
Canada
65
Rep
639
Posts

Drives: 328i 6MT w/ MPS & MPE
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Toronto, Canada

iTrader: (0)

forget the i model.

4 cylinder w/ electric hybrid drive train….future of BMW cars and if they can get the costs down it may become the mainstay "328i" of the next generation 3 series in 3-4 years.
Appreciate 1
      04-13-2015, 10:26 AM   #9
IEDEI
Banned
United_States
1129
Rep
4,686
Posts

Drives: L'Orange
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Brooklyn, NYC

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2011 BMW 1M  [8.40]
so they are copying the Audi A7 profile?

where is the originality, BMW!? sad what has happened to BMW design these days...
Appreciate 0
      04-13-2015, 10:37 AM   #10
MI6
The World is Not Enough
MI6's Avatar
United_States
166
Rep
1,088
Posts

Drives: Aston DBS-R
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Skyfall

iTrader: (0)

Scott, why is the next 3er a G20 and 5er a G30- was the new 3 designed before the next 5 series?
Appreciate 0
      04-13-2015, 10:38 AM   #11
Deluxx3
Captain
Deluxx3's Avatar
United_States
200
Rep
686
Posts

Drives: 2010 BMW 335i
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: For Wayne IN

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by keanu1 View Post
is the back of the audi a7
+1
Appreciate 0
      04-13-2015, 10:42 AM   #12
Doctor///M
Brigadier General
Doctor///M's Avatar
United_States
1782
Rep
4,216
Posts

Drives: 2023 AUDI RS6
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: USA

iTrader: (14)

Garage List
2023 Audi RS6 Avant  [0.00]
BMW M2 Competition   [10.00]
2009 BMW 335i  [0.00]
2015 M3  [9.52]
I like it!
__________________
2020 F87 M2 Competition /l\ LBB /i\ Executive Package
2013 E70 X5M /l\ Space Grey /i\ Full Silverstone Leather /l\ LED Headlights /i\ Comfort Access /l\ HUD /i\ Ventilated Seats /l\ 22" BBS SV
BMW CCA Member
Appreciate 0
      04-13-2015, 10:44 AM   #13
Aspe
Private
Germany
11
Rep
88
Posts

Drives: BMW F21
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Germany

iTrader: (0)

I call BS on this one.
Appreciate 0
      04-13-2015, 11:06 AM   #14
Ryan///M
New Member
Ryan///M's Avatar
Italy
14
Rep
29
Posts

Drives: Bimmer, Benz or Bentley.
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Milan

iTrader: (0)

it looks like a Fu-ed up Audi A7. BMW making this dumbass cars. where's the damn supercar BMW!? where are the supercars!? you already have the goddamn i8 & the i3, for plug-in hybrids. we don't need to see no more fraking plug-in hybrids.
__________________
///M-POWER
Appreciate 0
      04-13-2015, 11:13 AM   #15
fecurtis
Banned
United_States
3260
Rep
6,299
Posts

Drives: 2014 BMW 335i M-Sport
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Arlington, VA

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Aspe View Post
I call BS on this one.
If you were familiar with the OP, then you wouldn't call BS.
Appreciate 2
      04-13-2015, 11:48 AM   #16
IEDEI
Banned
United_States
1129
Rep
4,686
Posts

Drives: L'Orange
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Brooklyn, NYC

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2011 BMW 1M  [8.40]
Quote:
Originally Posted by MI6 View Post
Scott, why is the next 3er a G20 and 5er a G30- was the new 3 designed before the next 5 series?
because the next 3-series is going to look EXACTLY like this:
Appreciate 0
      04-13-2015, 11:52 AM   #17
Diver
Brigadier General
Diver's Avatar
United_States
504
Rep
3,446
Posts

Drives: Black '12 135i - Sold
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Texas

iTrader: (0)

I sure hope these plug-in cars will be upgradable to more advanced batteries when the original ones wear out.
__________________
Appreciate 0
      04-13-2015, 11:56 AM   #18
PARTS@STBMW
PARTS@STBMW's Avatar
2680
Rep
7,300
Posts

Drives: BMW
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Camarillo, CA

iTrader: (4)

Thanks for sharing!
Appreciate 0
      04-13-2015, 12:28 PM   #19
farishat
First Lieutenant
farishat's Avatar
United_States
271
Rep
304
Posts

Drives: 2004 E46 330i ZHP, 2024 G80 M3
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Seattle, WA

iTrader: (0)

wing doors are not practical, lets face it.
Appreciate 1
      04-13-2015, 12:49 PM   #20
chrisny
Brigadier General
chrisny's Avatar
United_States
547
Rep
3,307
Posts

Drives: 2020 X5 40i
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: NY

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Deluxx3
Quote:
Originally Posted by keanu1 View Post
is the back of the audi a7
+1
+1. At least no one is saying it "needs a drop," so I guess the artist did something right lol.
Appreciate 0
      04-13-2015, 12:54 PM   #21
BIGMIG
Private First Class
BIGMIG's Avatar
Canada
24
Rep
115
Posts

Drives: E92 M3/ '13 F800GS
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Winnipeg

iTrader: (0)

That is a lot of development time. I am sure it will be cool, battery technology will only get more efficient with each year.
Appreciate 0
      04-13-2015, 12:54 PM   #22
raysspl
Brigadier General
raysspl's Avatar
992
Rep
3,001
Posts

Drives: walking, bicycle, & bus
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: SoCal

iTrader: (0)

If BMW is going to utilize exotic door contraptions, they should really look into Koenigsegg's dihedral synchro-helix actuation doors. It's way more practical for ingress & egress while maintaining an exotic form.

__________________
re
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:03 AM.




xbimmers
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST