BMW i once again wins International Engine of the Year Award.

Munich/Stuttgart. For the third year in a row the drive system
powering the BMW i8 (fuel consumption combined: 2.1 l/100 km [134.5
mpg imp]*; CO2 emissions combined: 49.0 g/km*) has triumphed in its
class – the 1.4-litre to 1.8-litre displacement category – at the
International Engine of the Year Awards. This award provides further
evidence of the performance potential of the Efficient Dynamics
technology package, which since 2007 has enabled a continuous
enhancement of driving pleasure while at the same time cutting fuel
consumption and emissions.

The plug-in hybrid drive system powering the BMW i8 combines the
performance of a sports car with the fuel economy of a far smaller
model. The three-cylinder combustion engine in the BMW i8 develops
170 kW/231 hp and drives the rear wheels, while the 96 kW/131 hp
electric motor draws its energy from a lithium-ion battery, which can
be charged from a conventional domestic power socket and sends its
power to the front axle. This bespoke plug-in hybrid system, developed
and produced by the BMW Group, enables a range of up to 37 kilometres
(23 miles) in the EU test cycle and a top speed of 120 km/h (75 mph)
on electric power alone, coupled with a “glued-to-the-road” all-wheel
driving experience headlined by powerful acceleration and a
dynamically-biased distribution of power through keenly taken corners.

* Fuel consumption and CO2 figures were calculated based on the EU
test cycle.

The higher-output of the two power sources drives the rear wheels and
uses the electric boost from the hybrid system to deliver hallmark BMW
driving pleasure while at the same time offering groundbreaking levels
of efficiency. The sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) takes just
4.4 seconds, yet combined fuel consumption – as calculated in the EU
test cycle for plug-in hybrid vehicles – stands at 2.1 litres per
100 kilometres (134.5 mpg imp) plus 11.9 kWh of electricity. This
equates to CO2 emissions of 49 grams per kilometre.

The International Engine of the Year Awards were launched in 1999,
since when a total of 68 class and overall wins have gone to power
units developed for BMW models. Each year an expert panel of judges,
this time comprising 58 motoring journalists from 31 countries,
selects the best examples in numerous categories. The prize-winners
were presented with their awards on Wednesday, 21 June 2017 against
the backdrop of the Engine Expo trade fair in Stuttgart.

 

* Fuel consumption and CO2 figures were calculated based on the EU
test cycle.

Further information on official fuel consumption figures, specific
CO2 emission values and the electric power consumption of new
passenger cars is included in the following guideline: “Leitfaden über
Kraftstoffverbrauch, die CO2-Emissionen und den Stromverbrauch neuer
Personenkraftwagen” (Guideline for fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and
electric power consumption of new passenger cars), which can be
obtained from all dealerships, from Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH
(DAT), Hellmuth-Hirth-Str. 1, 73760 Ostfildern-Scharnhausen and at http://www.dat.de/en/offers/publications/guideline-for-fuel-consumption.html.

 

 

The BMW Group

 

With its four brands BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce and BMW Motorrad, the BMW
Group is the world’s leading premium manufacturer of automobiles and
motorcycles and also provides premium financial and mobility services.
As a global company, the BMW Group operates 31 production and assembly
facilities in 14 countries and has a global sales network in more than
140 countries.

 

In 2016, the BMW Group sold approximately 2.367 million cars and
145,000 motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax was approximately
€ 9.67 billion on revenues amounting to € 94.16 billion. As of 31
December 2016, the BMW Group had a workforce of 124,729 employees.

 

The success of the BMW Group has always been based on long-term
thinking and responsible action. The company has therefore established
ecological and social sustainability throughout the value chain,
comprehensive product responsibility and a clear commitment to
conserving resources as an integral part of its strategy.

 

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