Boomer23
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evnow said:
Yup
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jhm614
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Boomer23 said:
Good catch - they have actually posted a correction as the last paragraph of the article, too. (It's funny -- the URL itself still has "160-mile-range".
The specs aren't nearly as appealing now...
evnow
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http://www.allcarselectric.com/news/1064059_bmw-i3-concept-battery-electric-urban-minicarfull-details
i3 is revolutionary. Not sure how much of that will make to production.
There will also be an range extender ...
i3 is revolutionary. Not sure how much of that will make to production.
There will also be an range extender ...
Boomer23
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evnow said:
Well, I'm excited. Good power numbers, purpose built EV, relatively light weight, rear drive, nicer looking than I expected.
Anyone else?
IBELEAF
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Boomer23 said:
Price and something tells me anything with BMW badge will not be cheap...
evnow
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Surprised about the weight. If it is really carb fiber, why is it still so heavy ?
Also, supposedly 6 hour charging on German std plug i.e. 20kwh or so. Range will be similar to Leaf - and the size will be similar or a little smaller. If the production vehicle is anything like what they show here and the lease is less tahn $500, this will be on my list to get after Leaf lease is over in 2013/14.
One thing that could upset BMW's plans is if others come out with more range by then.
jhm614
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Boomer23 said:
Yeah, it will definately be on my list of possibles after my Leaf lease is up... (although I'm hoping for a redesigned Leaf with a gen2 battery)
KeiJidosha
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I like this a lot so far. Light weight, small footprint, good performance, Right Pedal Regen, intelligent design.
Two questions;
First, starting around $35k means $35k = $35k MSRP or $42.5k MSRP - $7.5 (Fed) = $35k
And second (and I can't believe I even have to ask this), 3.3kW or 6.6kW charger?
Two questions;
First, starting around $35k means $35k = $35k MSRP or $42.5k MSRP - $7.5 (Fed) = $35k
And second (and I can't believe I even have to ask this), 3.3kW or 6.6kW charger?
Herm
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evnow said:
Sheez its 600lb lighter than a Leaf!.. and all of that is probably the CF and aluminum.. since everything else is similar to a Leaf. The battery may be smaller since it has less weight to carry for the same range.
How much do you think the steel chassis of a car weighs?
evnow
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It is one size smaller than Leaf - and has less battery. Maybe not everything is carb fiber ....Herm said:
Herm
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what are the dimensions?
evnow
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Not published - supposed to be 151" long - some 6 inches longer than Mini and 2 feet shorter than Leaf.Herm said:
KeiJidosha
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"It will be wider and taller than other cars of similar length. According to the dimensions I have now it's 151.4(L), 79.2(W) and 60.51(H), however it's possible the width was given including the side mirrors"evnow said:
Comments http://www.plugincars.com/bmw-i3-concept-revealed.html
evnow
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Note that the width is probably with mirrors, so shouldn't be used for comparison.KeiJidosha said:
palmermd
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http://www.bmwusanews.com/show-vide...974a27320,9e4d680d7319,3cac91ca7318&docId=732
http://www.bmwusanews.com/newsrelease.do;jsessionid=739F0A6B8AC83CAEB6926B23D9DABF63?&id=732&mid=
has anybody seen anything beyond a computer graphic of either car? They've been talking about these cars for two years, and there is still nothing to show. Big fanfare for a press release of more computer images. Very cool images, but does not seem like its going to happen any time soon.
evnow
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They were shown in person by BMW the other day.palmermd said:
http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/29/bmw-i3-and-i8-revealed/
I suppose it is obvious, but BMW really went "out on a limb" with the styling of these. Something new and very "edgy".
It seems like the comments are generally quite favorable.
Actually I am surprised we haven't heard anyone say they hate it yet. Not bad for something so different.
It seems like the comments are generally quite favorable.
Actually I am surprised we haven't heard anyone say they hate it yet. Not bad for something so different.
palmermd
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ok, thanks for posting that. I did not see that when I went to the BMW site. I like the styling on the cars. I doubt a production car will adopt too much of what we see here in the concept cars (styling wise), but it is nice to see they have something besides concept drawings.
Boomer23
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These are the best pictures I've seen:
From the NY Times.
http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2011/07/31/automobiles/31bmw-slideshow-2.html
http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2011/07/31/automobiles/31bmw-slideshow-5.html
I just noticed in the text from the NYT article that the i3 is a four seater. That gives me some pause, along with evnow's comments about the size of the car. More like a Mitsubishi i, than a LEAF, I guess.
From the NY Times.
http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2011/07/31/automobiles/31bmw-slideshow-2.html
http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2011/07/31/automobiles/31bmw-slideshow-5.html
I just noticed in the text from the NYT article that the i3 is a four seater. That gives me some pause, along with evnow's comments about the size of the car. More like a Mitsubishi i, than a LEAF, I guess.
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