BMW introduced the concept of innovative plugin-hybrid powerplant that appears on the sports models in the very near future. Through the use of powerful electric motors and batteries to high-capacity to develop almost 700 HP, while maintaining an acceptable range and environmental cleanliness. The first production cars with Power eDrive can enter the market already in the year 2015.
The same concept is based on the 5-Series Gran Turismo and includes the battery capacity of 20 kWh and three engines. 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder COMBUSTION ENGINE operates as a generator and also connects with the rapid dispersal and under high load; one of the electric motors connected with transmission and rotates the second rear axle, transmits the drive on the front. BMW noted that possible and mirror, as well as scaling of the system and its adaptation to any type of body.
With regard to the concept, its total capacity is more than 670 HP, two thirds of this figure are electric motors. Electric car can travel about 100 miles, the batteries are recharged during driving or home network. The term BMW does not rule out the possibility of replacing the gasoline engine on hydrogen: the Power will be on 100% eDrive environmentally friendly.