BMW finally came forward and officially announced what has been rumored for some time. The BMW Vision EfficientDynamics concept study, which first appeared at the 2009 IAA Show, will be a starting point for a hybrid sports car that is due to come out in a few years.

A fully road-ready vehicle will be presented at the Leipzig trade fair center. This presentation will give media representatives their first ever opportunity to find out what it is like to drive the 2+2-seater car powered by an innovative hybrid system.

By developing a sports car based on the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics concept study for serial production, the Munich-based premium automobile manufacturer underscores its position as a global leader in the production of sporty vehicles with exemplary efficiency.

The concept study BMW Vision EfficientDynamics represents the future of driving pleasure. Since its world premiere at the 2009 IAA it has received several awards both for its futuristic design and its ground-breaking engine technology. Just 48.8 inches high, the 2+2-seater takes up the characteristic BMW shaping style, geared consistently towards aesthetic appeal and dynamic performance. Wing doors facilitate entry to both rows of seats, while extensive aerodynamic measures reduce the drag coefficient to 0.22. The combination of a 3-cylinder turbo diesel with a hybrid synchronous motor at the front axle and a full-hybrid engine at the rear axle enables an overall system output of 328 hp.

The innovative design of the BMW ActiveHybrid technology allows performance figures at the level of a sports car, with just 4.6 seconds required for the sprint from zero to 60 mph - with an average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle (KV01) of 3.76 litters/100 kilometers, equal to 75.1 mpg imp, and a CO2 emission rating of 99 grams per kilometer (1,3 l/100km and 33g CO2/km; EU-PHEV ECE-R101).

This unique relation between dynamic performance and efficiency derives from the high level of efficiency of all engine components as well as intelligent linking of the power output of the three engines, as well as precisely controlled energy management including brake energy regeneration. What is more, the study BMW Vision EfficientDynamics is conceived as a so-called plug-in hybrid. The lithium-polymer rechargeable battery housed centrally in a longitudinal chassis element and designed specially for this hybrid sports car can be fully charged at a conventional power socket within just two and half hours. The use of electrical energy alone permits zero-emissions motoring with a range of some 30 miles, while a 24-liter diesel tank extends the total action radius of the vehicle to up to 435 miles.

The sports car based on the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics study is an example of how future-oriented mobility opens up fascinating perspectives in combination with the driving pleasure characteristic of BMW.