The 42nd Tokyo Motor Show 2011 | BMW – Photo Impression | BMW
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<h2>World Premiere of a Hybrid Based on the 535i</h2>Making its world premiere at the BMW booth was the "ActiveHybrid 5", a hybrid model based on the 535i. This model, a significant portion of which will be produced for the Japanese market, combines a 3.0-liter inline-six DOHC twin-scroll turbo engine with direct injection, producing a maximum output of 225kW (306ps) and peak torque of 400Nm, with a 40kW (55ps), 210Nm electric motor. The system output is 250kW (340ps) and 450Nm, achieving 0-100km/h in 5.9 seconds and an average fuel consumption of 6.4-7ℓ/100km (approximately 14.2-15.6km/ℓ). It is slated for release in Japan in the spring of 2012.

Also unveiled were the concept carsi3 and i8.

Text by Dai Matsuo
Photos by Masayuki Arakawa


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