BMW ActiveHybrid 5, a 340 hp hybrid sedan

BMW ActiveHybrid 5, a 340 hp hybrid sedan - Year and a half ago, the German manufacturer introduced its BMW 5 Series ActiveHybrid Concept. Then it passed us it was a hybrid sedan, capable of running solely driven by an electric motor and a power that would be around 340 hp. Now BMW unveils the final appearance of his saloon, and many of technical data and explanations on the propulsion system.

As many of you know is not the first BMW hybrid model, because the brand sells two models, the ActiveHybrid7 (derived from the BMW Series 7), and the X6 ActiveHybdrid (derived from the BMW X6). The technology used by these vehicles is not fully equal to the BMW ActiveHybrid using this 5, because this model unveils some technical solutions to be discussed later. Readmore BMW X1 sDrive18d 2011

Interestingly, the model similar to this that we find in the market, the Lexus GS 450h also just been introduced to the public. Both have very similar power (around 340 hp) and a nearly identical average consumption (6.4 liters in the case of BMW and below 6.5 liters in the case of Lexus). We also know that the BMW emits 149 grams of carbon dioxide per kilometer.

BMW ActiveHybrid 5 motorization

The BMW ActiveHybrid 5 uses a gasoline internal combustion engine with three-liter twin-scroll turbocharger and an output of 306 hp (this is using the BMW 535i), which combines with a single electric motor of 54 hp. We speak of a pure hybrid that can travel longer being driven solely by the electric motor.

At last we know the maximum distance that the car can travel with the electric motor, four miles (an average of 35 km / h), provided that not exceeding 60 miles per hour and the driver is smooth with the throttle and not have to overcome major interchange.

The gearbox is eight relations, and as we advance the BMW Concept 5 Series ActiveHybrid is able to decouple the motor from the transmission to prevent energy losses by friction. This function may only take place when traveling in electric mode or deceleration, if not go over 160 kilometers per hour.

Another important aspect worth talking in a car like this is the battery. In this case, BMW has used a 96-cell, lithium ion, and with 1.35 kWh of theoretical capacity (although he uses 675 Wh) for powering the electric motor and air conditioning system. Will placed in the trunk, between the wheel arches, so that the trunk of the BMW happens to have 375 liters of luggage compartment, compared with 520 normal model.
Equipment and aesthetics

As a way to save energy, BMW has joined the management of the hybrid route planning through the browser, which is standard. For example, if you have the expectation that we will go up a ramp but then let it down, you can vary the combination strategy to be more efficient engines.

In addition, all BMW ActiveHybrid 5 come standard with the system Control Driving Experience, in which the driver can choose between different driving modes such as Sport, Sport +, Comfort, and how that puts efficiency, called Eco Pro According to BMW driving so frequently employs the use of the electric motor, while fuel provides.

As for the exterior, the brand has revealed that the BMW ActiveHybrid 5 will have 18-inch wheels with a specific and efficient (reduce friction with the air), and also may be chosen in a unique color, called Bluewater Metallic .