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2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5


BMW takes the development of intelligent hybrid drive systems to the next level with the introduction of the BMW ActiveHybrid 5 - another series-produced model in which a combustion engine and electric motor join forces to enhance both efficiency and the brand's hallmark driving pleasure. (continued below)

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ActiveHybrid 5: Driving Enjoyment and Low Fuel Consumption in One Car

Source: BMW | Published: Mon Jan 30, 2012

(continued from above)

The BMW ActiveHybrid 5 represents the next stage in the ongoing evolution of BMW EfficientDynamics. It's newly developed hybrid components that are combined with a BMW TwinPower Turbo inline-6 and 8-speed automatic transmission for the first time, and innovative functions for improved efficiency as well as driving enjoyment. At the same time it broaches yet another market segment, taking BMW's hybrid development work another step forward.

Its drive system generates combined output of 335 hp allows the car to be driven on electric power alone up to 37 mph (60 km/h) for 2.5 miles (4 km), and accelerates the BMW ActiveHybrid 5 from 0 to 60 mph in 5.7 seconds (preliminary). The BMW ActiveHybrid 5 will arrive as a 2012 model in US showrooms, March 2012 with a base MSRP of $61,845 (including $895 destination and handling).

The 300 hp inline-6 with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology in the BMW ActiveHybrid 5 is the same engine well-known for its free-revving capability, pulling power and efficiency in the BMW 535i. The electric motor develops 54 hp and is supplied with energy by a high-performance lithium-ion battery housed in the trunk.

A harmonious blend of power from the two drive systems ensures that the BMW ActiveHybrid 5 boasts not only the sportiest performance in its market segment but also a significant improvement in efficiency. Its full-hybrid drive system enables driving on purely electric power which means emission-free driving in urban conditions.

In order to fully exploit the potential of the BMW ActiveHybrid technology, the power electronics in the BMW ActiveHybrid 5 uses a host of technologies to ensure the drive system runs at peak efficiency. The high-performance lithium-ion battery is recharged when the car is coasting or braking. The electric motor acts as a generator feeding energy into the high-voltage battery. By contrast, under acceleration, the electric motor takes on a boost function assisting the inline-6 by generating an extra burst of power, giving the sedan's sporty driving character a noticeably sharper edge.

Integrated into the standard Driving Dynamics Control is an ECO PRO mode. It provides a relaxed and fuel-efficient driving style by tailoring the driving systems for maximum efficiency, including making more frequent use of all-electric mode. In ECO PRO mode, the combustion engine can be switched off and fully decoupled while coasting at speeds of up to 100 mph (160 km/h). This coasting mode combines comfortable driving with optimum utilization of the kinetic energy already generated. To avoid periods with the engine running at idle - at traffic lights or in stop-and-go traffic, for example - the BMW ActiveHybrid 5 is equipped with a hybrid start-stop function. Plus, the power electronics in the BMW ActiveHybrid 5 are linked up with the standard navigation system. This allows proactive analysis of driving conditions based on the selected route. This enables the drive components to be primed to deliver maximum efficiency (the effect may vary according to the quality of the available navigation data).

All the hybrid-specific components of the drive technology and energy management systems have been developed specially for use in the BMW ActiveHybrid 5. Both the electric motor and the air conditioning compressor are powered exclusively by the lithium-ion high-voltage battery, via the high-voltage electrical system. This allows a pleasant interior climate to be maintained even when the internal combustion engine is switched off - i.e. when the car is at a standstill, operating purely on electric power or in coasting mode. All of the new hybrid components are designed with durability to last the life of the vehicle.


2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 (interior, fuel consumption graph)

BMW ActiveHybrid 5: Review (2/2)

Specifications
Key: AT - automatic transmission, MT - manual transmission, F/R/AWD - front/rear/all wheel drive
Powertrain
Type I6, Turbocharged
Displacement 182 cu in (2979 cc)
Power 300 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque 300 lb-ft @ 1200-5000 rpm
Redline n/a
Electric Power 54 hp
Electric Torque 155 lb-ft
Driveline Rear Wheel Drive
Transmission 8 Speed Automatic
Brakes & Tires
Brakes Front - Rear Ventilated Discs - Ventilated Discs
Tire Size Front - Rear 225/55 R17
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
Length 192.9 in
Width 73.2 in
Height 57.6 in
Curb Weight 4079 lbs
Performance
0-60 mph 5.7 s
1/4 Mile n/a
60-0 Braking n/a
Top Speed 155 mph
Fuel Economy
NEDC Fuel Consumption - Combined 6.4 l/100 km
Origin & Price
Manufacturer's Origin Germany
Where Built Germany
Base Retail Price (MSRP) $61,845

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