BMW finally divulge details of its concept car, Vision Efficient Dynamics, which will be shown in carpet Frankfurt Motor Show . Technology brings a plug-in hybrid that combined with the engine 3-cylinder turbo diesel, as the embodiment of the idea of combining the performance of the BMW M3, but with fuel consumption efficiency.

Earlier there was speculation BMW will use the smaller machines, including
its 3-cylinder engine. This engine is paired with a six speed DTC adopted directly from the unit which is also used in the M3 and Z4 variants.

This concept uses engine 1.5-liter turbo diesel triple cylinder linked with rates of up to 163 hp with peak torque of 214 lb-ft.

As reported by autoblog, this new system is a further development of mild hybird system was first applied to the ActiveHybird7.

Same with ActiveHybird7, 33 hp electric motor which is placed between the more powerful engine and transmission. Making the total output of the drive system to reach 356 hp and torque of 590 lb-ft.

Using an electric motor is required to use some of the variance electrical energy systems. Because BMW’s latest concept is almost similar to the Chevrolet Volt in its settings.

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Weighing just 1275 kg or 2811 pounds, the Boxster Spyder is the lightest model in the Porsche range. Clearly recognized right from the beginning, this new mid-engined roadster represent true, pure form of the Porsche sports car light, strong, consistent open, and very efficient.

This is precisely the formula that has been applied in creating the most successful Porsche's road-going sports and racing cars, ranging from the legendary 550 Spyder all the way to hospital Spyder race was so successful in today.


Quite simply because the Spyder Boxster has been developed first and foremost for driving in the open air, low-slung, light soft top extending far back to serve exclusively to protect the driver and passengers from the sun, wind and weather. When closed, soft top, with extra-low side windows and two prominent bulge in the back of a single lid, stir and boasts a slim silhouette reminiscent of the Carrera GT.


Boxster Spyder features a 3.4-liter six-cylinder with direct fuel injection in advance of the rear axle. Maximum output is 320 bhp, 10 bhp more than the Boxster S.

Equipped with the Porsche PDK-Doppelkupplungsgetriebe and Sport Chrono Package, the new Spyder, use the Launch Control, accelerates from rest to 100 km / h in 4.8 seconds. Again with the optional PDK, fuel consumption is only 9.3 liters on 100 kilometers (equivalent to 30.4 mpg imp) in the New European Driving Cycle NEDC. Top speed, in turn, is 267 km / h or 166 mph with the roof open.

In terms of fundamental concepts, the whole family Boxster is the successor of the legendary 550 Spyder rebuilt in 1953, both models share the same mid-engine roadster concept, low weight, back-to-the-roots style, and agility combined with the same highest with exceptional driving pleasure.


550 Spyder was the first sports car from Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen developed specifically for racing but also homologated for the road. In the years after production, this unique Spyder weighs only 550 kg or 1213 pounds, scored many victories on the racing circuit and on the road race so popular at that time.

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