BMW i3 Coupe unveiled ahead of L.A. Auto Show
The German based automaker BMW has recently released the first details and images on the i3 Coupe, ahead of the model’s official debut at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show.
According to the car manufacturer, the BMW i3 Coupe is getting a revised exterior, with a modified front fascia, redesigned side skirts, restyled doors and updated rear end with a different rear bumper and a new tailgate. The cabin of the BMW i3 Coupe Concept is getting leather / wool seats, brushed aluminum accents, eucalyptus wood trim, the iDrive infotainment system, a digital instrument cluster and two individual rear seats.
Power to the BMW i3 Coupe Concept is being provided by an electric motor which is producing a total output of 170 HP (125 kW) and 250 Nm of torque (184 lb-ft). The lithium-ion battery pack is allowing the model to achieve a range of 100 miles (160 km) on a single charge. The BMW i3 Coupe Concept is 3,964 mm long, 1,768 mm wide and 1,555 mm tall, with a wheelbase of 2,570 mm. Additional details on the BMW i3 Coupe Concept are limited for the moment and will be announced during the 2012 L.A. Auto Show. Meanwhile, you can check out the photo gallery below.
by Cristian Gnaticov (my Google+) - Wednesday, November 28th, 2012 - filed under BMW, Concept Cars, Motor Shows, News. Image credit: .
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