BMW Plug-in Hybrid Sports Car Coming in 2013
senior BMW executive last week told Edmunds.com that its 356-horsepower plug-in hybrid 2+2 concept sports car is headed for production in 2013. Only time will tell if the comment is backed by a real commitment from BMW. Regardless, the vehicle follows an emerging trend that the world’s fastest, most exotic, and most expensive sports vehicles will utilize some form of efficient electric-drive technology. It also, once again, shatters the image of a hybrid as slow and dorky.
“It’s the sports car of the future, the way BMW imagines it.” That’s how Adrian van Hooydonk, director of BMW’s group design, described the “BMW Vision EfficientDynamics” two-door vehicle that was unveiled at last year’s Frankfurt Auto Show. BMW’s overarching goal was to combine breath-taking speed and groundbreaking efficiency. In the BMW Vision, that boils down to 4.8-second 0-to-60 miles per hour
acceleration and 63 mile to the gallon.
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According to an unnamed "senior BMW authority out of Munich" speaking with InsideLine, the German automaker will indeed build a production version of the Vision EfficientDynamics concept that debuted last year at the Frankfurt Motor Show. BMW is reportedly planning for a model run of between 5,000 and 10,000 units in 2013. We'll get to the details in a moment, but here's the best news: "That name that the marketing people forced on us [is] going to change for sure." Phew.
Apparently, BMW has no plans to ditch the radical plug-in hybrid powertrain, which put out 356 horsepower and a stonkin' 590 pound-feet of torque in the concept. That means we'll get something similar to the turbocharged three-cylinder diesel range extender and twin electric motors powered by a lithium polymer battery pack that was featured in Frankfurt. Sounds great so far, and BMW claims the performance will be even better than the 4.8-second 0 to 60 run quoted for the concept.
Naturally, some of the Vision's more outlandish exterior bits will go the way of the Dodo, but IL reports BMW's target of weight is still under 3,000 pounds, meaning that high-tech composites and construction techniques are a veritable lock. Price for this next-gen eco-friendly supercar? Nothing announced – but if you have to ask... well, you know the rest.
2011 Honda Brio launched in Mumbai : First Impressions with Actual Honda Brio Images
Honda finally took the wraps off its highly awaited small car, the Honda Brio. Brio was undoubtedly one of the most awaited car launches this year as it marks Honda`s debut into the small car segment. The small car segment has enjoyed the dominance of mass players like Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai. Now enters Honda with its Brio. Pronounced as Br-ee-o, the name is an Italian name meaning “energetic” and “cheerful”, thus explaining the characteristics of the car.
The Brio has a 1.2L i-VTEC engine that is capable of a power output of 88 PS@6000 rpm and torque figures of 109 Nm @ 600 rpm. It’s backed up by a 5-speed manual transmission. The mileage of 2011 Honda Brio is claimed to be 18.4 km/l.
Honda is offering the Brio in 4 different variants, which are Honda Brio E MT, Honda Brio S MT, Honda Brio S(O) MT, Honda Brio V MT. For spec details, check out our Honda Brio page.
The prices of 2011 Honda Brio (ex-showroom Mumbai) are:
| Model Variant | Prices of 2011 Honda Brio |
| Honda Brio E MT | Rs. 4.19 lakhs |
| Honda Brio S MT | Rs. 4.62 lakhs |
| Honda Brio S(O) MT | Rs.5.21 lakhs |
| Honda Brio V MT | Rs. 5.42 lakhs |
Honda Brio has a very young styling. Even though it’s a small car, it screams Honda design from every angle.
Honda Brio comes in 6 different colour shades, namely Energetic Blue, Rallye Red, Urban Titanium, Alabaster Silver, Taffeta White and Crystal Black Pearl.
We shall be doing a detailed first impression this weekend. Stay tuned for more on the first impressions of the 2011 Honda Brio.
For now, do check out the images of Honda Brio below.
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