BMW Intrdoces Two New Plug-In Hybrids Ahead Of Frankfurt Auto Show - Auto World News
Features of the 300e include a turbocharged four-cylinder engine and an electric motor that works with an eight-speed automatic transmission, BMW previously said. The integration provides 248 horsepower, giving the car the ability to go from 0 to 62 mph in six seconds and reach a top speed of 140 mph. The 225xe, which can travel up to 25 miles using only electric power, gives drivers the options of front, rear and four-wheel drive since it uses the same plug-in hybrid technology found in the i8 sports car, Autocar reported. While few details were revealed about the 225xe's powertrain, it is expected to be similar to the prototype that BMW unveiled in July, which provided a "through the road" hybrid all-wheel drive with its 1. 5-liter turbocharged three-cylinder... The 300e and 225xe are the latest additions to BMW's line of plug-in hybrids, which currently includes the i8 coupe, 740 XDrive sedan, X5 xDrive40e SUV, all-electric i3 and 5 Series variant. Source: www.autoworldnews.com
