{"id":176959,"date":"2016-04-05T18:53:49","date_gmt":"2016-04-05T18:53:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.supercars.net\/blog\/?p=176959"},"modified":"2024-12-27T00:42:50","modified_gmt":"2024-12-27T00:42:50","slug":"2011-bmw-i8-concept","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/2011-bmw-i8-concept\/","title":{"rendered":"2011 BMW i8 Concept"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>2011 BMW i8 Concept<\/h1>\n<p><span id=\"intelliTXT\">Frankfurt a.M. \/ Munich. The BMW Group showcases its visions of future mobility in the shape of the BMW i3 Concept and BMW i8 Concept studies. Unveiled for the first time, these concept vehicles provide a glimpse of the first electrically powered production cars from the new BMW i sub-brand, due to be launched as the BMW i3 in 2013 and the BMW i8 in 2014.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are marking another milestone in the history of the BMW Group. As Chairman of the Board and an engineer myself, I am very proud of this project,\u201d declared Norbert Reithofer, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, at Friday\u2019s premiere of the two vehicles in Frankfurt. \u201cAs the world\u2019s leading premium car manufacturer, our aim is to offer customers purpose-built electric-drive cars as well,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>With its zero-emission electric drive and a range of approximately 150 kilometres, the BMW i3 Concept has been specifically developed for use in an urban environment, its dynamic 125 kW electric motor and rear-wheel drive ensuring BMW-style dynamic handling. Thanks to its innovative LifeDrive architecture featuring a carbon passenger cell, the BMW i3 Concept combines an extremely low weight of 1,250 kilograms with optimal interior space and the highest crash safety levels. With four seats and a 200-litre luggage compartment, this vehicle is fully suited for everyday use.<\/p>\n<p>The BMW i8 Concept goes from 0 to 100 km\/h in less than five seconds and boasts fuel consumption of under three litres per 100 km. Its plug-in hybrid drive with a system output of 260 kW allows a range of up to 35 kilometres in electric mode \u2013 sufficient for most everyday journeys. For more dynamic driving or out-of-town routes, a high-performance three-cylinder petrol engine also comes into play. The sports car has an electronically governed top speed of 250 km\/h and space for up to four occupants. \u201cThe BMW i8 Concept is the sports car for a new generation \u2013 pure, emotional and sustainable,\u201d Draeger underlined.<\/p>\n<p>With BMW i, the BMW Group is corroborating its position as the most innovative and sustainable auto manufacturer in the world, as reflected in the fact that it has been the supersector leader in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes for the sixth year running. With BMW i, the BMW Group is providing answers to the mobility challenges of the future while pursuing a holistic approach. In addition to purpose-built premium vehicles with electric drive, the company is also offering intelligent mobility services.<\/p>\n<p>The focus here is on solutions for improved use of parking space, intelligent navigation systems with location-based information, intermodal route planning and car-sharing schemes such as DriveNow. Following MyCityWay, ParkatmyHouse marks the second investment by the recently launched venture capital company BMW i Ventures in a company providing internet-based mobility services. Parkatmyhouse allows private individuals to use the internet or a smartphone app to rent out their private parking spaces on a short- or long-term basis.<\/p>\n<p>Both the BMW i3 and the BMW i8 will be built at BMW\u2019s Leipzig plant in Germany. Some 400 million euros are earmarked for investment in new buildings and facilities by 2013, while 800 new jobs are to be created. Vehicle production will be CO2 neutral and will draw on renewable resources. The company is currently investigating the possibility of erecting its own wind turbines on the plant site.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/2011-bmw-i8-concept-gallery\/\">2011 BMW i8 Concept Gallery<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>See full <a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/2011-bmw-i8-concept-gallery\/\">2011 BMW i8 Concept Gallery<\/a> here<\/p>\n<figure class='gallery-item'>\r\n            <div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\r\n                <a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/2011_BMW_i8Concept1.jpg' class='tipi-lightbox'>\r\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"634\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/2011_BMW_i8Concept1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"2011 BMW i8 Concept\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/2011_BMW_i8Concept1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/2011_BMW_i8Concept1-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/2011_BMW_i8Concept1-100x62.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/2011_BMW_i8Concept1-770x477.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/2011_BMW_i8Concept1-293x181.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                <div class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption'>\r\n                BMW i8 Concept (07\/2011)\r\n                <\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\r\n            <div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\r\n                <a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/2011_BMW_i8Concept2.jpg' class='tipi-lightbox'>\r\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"637\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/2011_BMW_i8Concept2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"2011 BMW i8 Concept\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/2011_BMW_i8Concept2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/2011_BMW_i8Concept2-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/2011_BMW_i8Concept2-100x62.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/2011_BMW_i8Concept2-770x479.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/2011_BMW_i8Concept2-293x182.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                <div class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption'>\r\n                BMW i8 Concept (07\/2011)\r\n                <\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\r\n            <div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\r\n                <a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/2011_BMW_i8Concept3.jpg' class='tipi-lightbox'>\r\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/2011_BMW_i8Concept3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"2011 BMW i8 Concept\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/2011_BMW_i8Concept3.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/2011_BMW_i8Concept3-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/2011_BMW_i8Concept3-100x61.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/2011_BMW_i8Concept3-770x472.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/2011_BMW_i8Concept3-293x180.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                <div class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption'>\r\n                BMW i8 Concept (07\/2011)\r\n                <\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\r\n            <div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\r\n                <a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/2011_BMW_i8Concept4.jpg' class='tipi-lightbox'>\r\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/2011_BMW_i8Concept4.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"2011 BMW i8 Concept\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/2011_BMW_i8Concept4.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/2011_BMW_i8Concept4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/2011_BMW_i8Concept4-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/2011_BMW_i8Concept4-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/2011_BMW_i8Concept4-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                <div class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption'>\r\n                BMW i8 Concept (07\/2011)\r\n                <\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\r\n            <div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\r\n                <a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/2011_BMW_i8Concept5.jpg' class='tipi-lightbox'>\r\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"724\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/2011_BMW_i8Concept5.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"2011 BMW i8 Concept\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/2011_BMW_i8Concept5.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/2011_BMW_i8Concept5-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/2011_BMW_i8Concept5-100x71.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/2011_BMW_i8Concept5-770x544.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/2011_BMW_i8Concept5-293x207.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                <div class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption'>\r\n                BMW i8 Concept (07\/2011)\r\n                <\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\r\n            <div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\r\n                <a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/2011_BMW_i8Concept6.jpg' class='tipi-lightbox'>\r\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"724\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/2011_BMW_i8Concept6.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"2011 BMW i8 Concept\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/2011_BMW_i8Concept6.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/2011_BMW_i8Concept6-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/2011_BMW_i8Concept6-100x71.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/2011_BMW_i8Concept6-770x544.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/2011_BMW_i8Concept6-293x207.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                <div class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption'>\r\n                BMW i8 Concept (07\/2011)\r\n                <\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\r\n            <div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\r\n                <a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/2011_BMW_i8Concept7.jpg' class='tipi-lightbox'>\r\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"724\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/2011_BMW_i8Concept7.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"2011 BMW i8 Concept\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/2011_BMW_i8Concept7.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/2011_BMW_i8Concept7-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/2011_BMW_i8Concept7-100x71.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/2011_BMW_i8Concept7-770x544.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/2011_BMW_i8Concept7-293x207.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                <div class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption'>\r\n                BMW i8 Concept, LifeDrive-Architecture  (07\/2011)\r\n                <\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\r\n            <div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\r\n                <a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/2011_BMW_i8Concept8.jpg' class='tipi-lightbox'>\r\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"724\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/2011_BMW_i8Concept8.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"2011 BMW i8 Concept\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/2011_BMW_i8Concept8.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/2011_BMW_i8Concept8-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/2011_BMW_i8Concept8-100x71.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/2011_BMW_i8Concept8-770x544.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/2011_BMW_i8Concept8-293x207.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                <div class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption'>\r\n                BMW i8 Concept, Interior (07\/2011)\r\n                <\/div><\/figure>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>In Detail<\/h3>\n<table class=\"cardetails\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">type<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">Concept \/ Prototype Car<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">released at<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">2011 Frankfurt Motor Show<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">built at<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">Germany<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"boldlabel\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">engine<\/td>\n<td class=\"boldvalue\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">Inline-3 w\/Electric Motors<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">power<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">260 kw \/ 348.7 bhp<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">bhp\/weight<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">235.61 bhp per tonne<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">curb weight<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">1480 kg \/ 3263 lbs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">wheelbase<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">2800 mm \/ 110.2 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">length<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">4632 mm \/ 182.4 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">width<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">1955 mm \/ 77.0 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">height<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">1280 mm \/ 50.4 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"boldlabel\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">top speed<\/td>\n<td class=\"boldvalue\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">~250 kph \/ 155.25 mph<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">0 &#8211; 100 kph<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">~4.6 seconds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">combined fuel econ eu<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">2.7 L\/100 km or 87.12 mpg-us<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">emission<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">66 g\/km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2011 BMW i8 Concept Frankfurt a.M. \/ Munich. The BMW Group showcases its visions of future mobility in the shape of the BMW i3 Concept and BMW i8 Concept studies. Unveiled for the first time, these concept vehicles provide a glimpse of the first electrically powered production cars from the new BMW i sub-brand, due to be launched as the BMW i3 in 2013 and the BMW i8 in 2014. \u201cWe are marking another milestone in the history of the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":176968,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2191,226,9348,17102],"tags":[18323,6826,228,16763,1626,6444,6872,19783,33,13061,17405],"class_list":["post-176959","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-2010s","category-bmw","category-guides","category-model-guides-concept-cars","tag-2010s-all","tag-2010s-cars","tag-bmw","tag-bmw-concepts","tag-bmw-i8","tag-bmw-model-in-depth","tag-bmw-concept-in-depth","tag-bmw-model-guides-i8","tag-concept","tag-car-profiles","tag-model-guides-concept-cars"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>2011 BMW i8 Concept<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/2011-bmw-i8-concept\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"2011 BMW i8 Concept\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"2011 BMW i8 Concept Frankfurt a.M. \/ Munich. 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