BMW confirms production of the Vision EfficientDynamics

BMW today confirmed the rumours that stated that a production model of the Vision EfficientDynamics had received a greenlight from the German brand. After presenting the concept car at Frankfurt international motor show IAA in 2009 the concept car received a good return from visitors and has now gone a step closer to becoming reality.

BMW has presented at the Leipzig trade fair centre BMW a fully road-ready technology showcase vehicle based on the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics concept study.

The concept study BMW Vision EfficientDynamics is a representation of what the pleasure of driving will be in the future. Since its presentation in Frankfurt the vehicle has received several awards both for its futuristic design and its ground-breaking engine technology.

The car is just 1.24 metres high and brings the shaping style from BMW towards the aesthetic appeal and dynamic performance. The vehicle has wing doors that facilitate entry to both rows of seats and a drag coefficient of 0.22, result of extensive aerodynamic work in its development.

The Vision EfficientDynamics is powered by a combination between a 3-cylinder turbo diesel with a hybrid synchronous motor at the front axle and a full-hybrid engine at the rear axle. The result: an overall system output of 241 kW/328 bhp. The BMW ActiveHybrid technology enables the concept car to have performance levels of a sports car, requiring 4.8 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h. It has an average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle of 3.76 litters/100 kilometers, which represents CO2 emissions of 99 grams per kilometer.

By developing a sports car based on the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics concept study for serial production, the Munich-based premium automobile manufacturer underscores its position as a global leader in the production of sporty vehicles with exemplary efficiency.