BMW i9 Hybrid New Flagship For Centenary On the prospect of a new BMW M1 based on the companys new i8 hybrid, the jury has been in and out so much that we cant even tell which way its likely to go. However, the latest reports coming in from Germany suggest that BMW may have something else up its sleeves. Rather than make a conventional gas-powered version of the i8, Germanys Auto Motor und Sport says BMW will make a more powerful one. Tentatively dubbed i9, the hybrid sports car is rumored to pack a six-cylinder internal-combustion engine instead of the i8s turbo three. Coupled to more potent electric motors, it would figure to produce even more than the 357 horsepower and 420 pound-feet of torque already on tap in the i8, with further weight reductions to offset the bulkier engine. Auto Motor und Sport says the mooted model will be produced to celebrate the Bavarian automakers 100th anniversary and eclipse the i8s performance, with a projected 0-60 run in under four seconds en-route to taking the gloves off to crunch the Autobahn in electric bliss. The new i flagship would be another member of the companys growing electrified family, joining the existing i3 hatchback, upcoming i5 minivan and possible i8 Spyder down the line.
Posted on: Sun, 17 Aug 2014 08:18:16 +0000
Trending Topics
Recently Viewed Topics
© 2015