Frankfurt On-Site Report, Part 7: Photo Impression - BMW
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Frankfurt On-Site Report, Part 7: Photo Impression - BMW

<strong>BMW | BMW<br><br>Frankfurt Motor Show 2011 On-Site Report Part 7!</strong><h2>BMW's Ambition for a New Era</h2>BMW's venue has moved to the new, expansive Hall 11.0 from the previous show. A track was set up surrounding the interior of the hall, creating a dynamic booth where display vehicles were driven. The stars of the show were undoubtedly the two concept cars embodying BMW's approach to a new era: the pure EV i3 Concept (right photo) and the hybrid supercar i8 Concept (left photo). A total of four cars, two of each, were brought in, drawing the attention of the press. Also featured were the soon-to-debut new 1 Series and M5, acting as supporting stars. Most other display vehicles were production models, highlighting BMW's commitment to the 'i' series.
<strong>BMW i8 Concept | BMW i8 Concept</strong>　The base vehicle, "Vision EfficientDynamics," was unveiled at Frankfurt two years ago. While the Vision EfficientDynamics achieved 26.6 km/l and 99 g/km of CO2 emissions, the i8 dramatically improves upon these figures, recording 37 km/l and 66 g/km as a sports plug-in hybrid.<br><br><a href=BMW i8 Concept Detailed Information" title="02" data-src="/galleries/images/000/052/106/medium/398c46dc-d7b5-4381-a958-5b6346bdedcd.jpg">
<strong>BMW i8 Concept | BMW i8 Concept</strong>
<strong>BMW i3 Concept | BMW i3 Concept</strong>　This, on the other hand, is a pure EV. It is equipped with a motor on the rear axle that produces a maximum output of 125 kW (170 hp) and 250 Nm of torque, with a maximum range of 130 km. It's immediately clear from these figures that it was developed with urban mobility in mind, but there were some voices expressing dissatisfaction with the 130 km range. To address this, an internal combustion engine can be optionally installed, allowing it to function as a range extender. The range in this configuration has not yet been disclosed.<br><br><a href=BMW i3 Concept Detailed Information" title="04" data-src="/galleries/images/000/052/108/medium/0a8abd75-a2e6-4beb-9187-87bea761a490.jpg">
<strong>BMW i3 Concept | BMW i3 Concept</strong>
<strong>BMW i8 Concept | BMW i8 Concept</strong>
<strong>BMW i8 Concept | BMW i8 Concept</strong>
<strong>BMW i8 Concept | BMW i8 Concept</strong>
<strong>BMW i8 Concept | BMW i8 Concept</strong>
<strong>BMW i3 Concept | BMW i3 Concept</strong>
<strong>BMW i3 Concept | BMW i3 Concept</strong>
<strong>BMW i3 Concept | BMW i3 Concept</strong>
<strong>BMW i3 Concept | BMW i3 Concept</strong>
<strong>BMW i3 Concept | BMW i3 Concept</strong>
<strong>BMW i3 Concept | BMW i3 Concept</strong>
<strong>BMW 1 Series | BMW 1 Series</strong>
<strong>BMW 1 Series | BMW 1 Series</strong>　The second-generation 1 Series is nearing its sales launch. As BMW states, "targeting a younger customer base with a stylish design," it presents a sharper impression than its predecessor. Conversely, the body size has increased slightly, and its practicality, boasting a 1,200-liter luggage compartment, is also appealing. The model in the foreground is the "118i," the higher-spec version with a maximum output of 170 hp. It achieves fuel economy of 16.9-17.2 km/l and CO2 emissions of 134-137 g/km, making it an environmentally conscious choice. Incidentally, the "116i" in the background, a lower-spec model, has a maximum output of 136 hp and achieves fuel economy of 17.5-18.2 km/l and CO2 emissions of 129-132 g/km.<br><br><a href=New BMW 1 Series Detailed Information" title="17" data-src="/galleries/images/000/052/121/medium/25b8f225-1fca-4976-81cc-c9698f0c8bb0.jpg">
<strong>BMW 1 Series | BMW 1 Series</strong>
<strong>BMW M5 | BMW M5</strong>　By adopting cylinder deactivation technology, also seen in recent Audi models, for its 4.4-liter V8 engine, it achieves a maximum output of 412 kW (560 hp) at 6,000-7,000 rpm and a maximum torque of 680 Nm at 1,500-5,750 rpm, while limiting CO2 emissions to 232 g/km.<br><br><a href=BMW M5 Detailed Information" title="19" data-src="/galleries/images/000/052/123/medium/0151728f-ac4e-4541-b445-36276f495762.jpg">
<strong>BMW M5 | BMW M5</strong>
<strong>BMW M5 | BMW M5</strong>
<strong>BMW M5 | BMW M5</strong>
<strong>BMW M5 | BMW M5</strong>
<strong>BMW M5 | BMW M5</strong>
<strong>BMW M5 | BMW M5</strong>
<strong>BMW M5 | BMW M5</strong>
<strong>BMW 1 Series M Coupe | BMW 1 Series M Coupe</strong>　Already released in its home market, this model is equipped with the same 3.0-liter inline-6 gasoline twin-turbo engine found in the top-tier "Z4 sDrive35is" grade. It produces a maximum output of 340 hp and a maximum torque of 45.9 kgm.
<strong>BMW 6 Series Cabriolet | BMW 6 Series Cabriolet</strong>
<strong>BMW 6 Series Cabriolet | BMW 6 Series Cabriolet</strong>
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Frankfurt On-Site Report Part 7: Photo Impression - BMW