With 3 days left before the Geneva Motor Show, BMW releases new videos of their latest concept: 5 Series ActiveHybrid. For those of you that missed our previous coverage, here is a quick recap of what 5 Series Hybrid has to offer.
The drive system featured in the BMW Concept 5 Series ActiveHybrid consists of the straight-six gasoline N55 engine with TwinPower Turbo technology, eight-speed automatic transmission, and electric drive.
Then engine outputs 306 horsepower and it is supported by a 40 kW (55 hp) electric motor.
The drivetrain technology featured in the BMW Concept 5 Series ActiveHybrid allows all-electric, zero-emission motoring in city traffic. At the same time a special hybrid-based Auto Start Stop function offers additional efficiency by consistently switching off the combustion engine when stopping at the traffic lights, a road junction, or in congested traffic.
Design wise, the BMW 5 Series ActiveHybrid features a slightly modified fascia with a new front-bumper specific to this hybrid model. The aerodynamically designed wheels are also becoming a trademark in all of BMW’s hybrid models.
The car will be unveiled Tuesday, March 3rd and the Geneva Motor Show and yours truly will report live from the show floors.
Author: Horatiu B.
Source: http://www.bmwblog.com/2010/02/27/new-v ... ve-hybrid/