BMW ActiveHybrid 5: The concept becomes reality

BMW had already announced it would offer three models bearing the signature "ActiveHybrid". Thus, after marketing models ActiveHybrid 7 and ActiveHybrid X6 here that looks ActiveHybrid 5 sedan.

A car was coming series called, developed based on the concept BMW 5 Series ActiveHybrid unveiled in 2010 at the international Motor Show in Geneva.

Based on the line 6

The BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Series is powered by an engine six cylinder in-line 3.0-liter turbocharged and whose power is 306 hp.

It is associated with an electric motor 55 which comes into add more.

The electric motor is supported by a lithium-ion battery hidden under the floor of the trunk.

All mates has a automatic transmission has eight reports. In total, the sedan escaped an output of 340 horsepower with a torque of 332 lb-ft.

Revealing data

Acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h: 5.9 seconds

Autonomy of 4 km in electric mode until 35 km / h

Stopping the engine turbo max 160 km / h cruising speed

Average consumption from 7.6 to 6.4 km li/100

CO2 fumes which rose from 177 to 149 g / km

The car will be available in North America beginning in March 2012.