BMW 3 ActiveHybrid (2013)

CAR GARAGE | BMW 3 ActiveHybrid (2013) | The BMW ActiveHybrid 3 sees the sporty yet elegant body design of the BMW 3-Series Sedan Bespoke touches complemented by the which highlight its innovative drive technology. Available as an option, meanwhile, are 18-inch light-alloy wheels Streamline displaying exceptional aerodynamic efficiency. Power from the two drive systems is transferred to the rear wheels by the eight-speed automatic transmission.  Up to a speed of 75 km / h (46 mph), the BMW 3 ActiveHybrid can operate in all-electric mode for zero emissions when coasting and in city traffic. Fully charged, the lithium-ion high-voltage battery provides an all-electric driving range of up to four kilometers (approx. 2.5 miles) at an average speed of 35 km / h (22 mph).

Maximum combined power is 250 kW/340 hp, with maximum torque of 450 Newton meters (332 lb-ft). Under combined ICE / electric power, the BMW ActiveHybrid 3 delivers a 0 to 100 km / h (62 mph) acceleration time of 5.3 seconds. The sedan's governed top speed is 250 km / h (155 mph).
Throughout, the high-performance controller ensures That transmission gear changes are always closely matched to the driver's demands and the driving situation. Optionally, the BMW 3 ActiveHybrid can be supplied with a quick-shifting automatic transmission sports, Whose emphasised dynamic characteristics are customized by a selector lever and steering wheel-mounted paddle shifts.

ECO PRO mode, the which can be activated via the Driving Experience Control switch, supports a particularly fuel-efficient driving style in the BMW 3 ActiveHybrid and makes more frequent use of all-electric mode. ECO PRO mode modifies the characteristics of the powertrain, Including the transmission, while the electrically powered convenience functions are programmed for optimal energy efficiency.

A further function developed for the BMW 3 ActiveHybrid - the coasting mode - boosts efficiency by shutting down the internal combustion engine not only when the vehicle is stationary, or when driving in town, but also on overrun. Coasting mode switches off the petrol engine and disconnects it from the drive shaft. From this point on, the BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Coasts soundlessly, with zero emissions and with no engine braking effect. In Sport and Sport + modes the coasting function is not available.