BMW’s new turbodiesel hybrid concept car does 0 to 60 mph in 4.8 seconds; 75 mpg - SmartPlanet: "The tech behind the effort includes:
* All-wheel drive layout with an electric motor on both the front and rear axle.
* Acceleration from a standstill to 100 km/h (roughly comparable to 0-60mph in the U.S.) in 4.8 seconds
* Top speed 250 km/h (155 mph), electronically limited
* Fuel consumption in the EU test cycle was 3.76 litres/100 km (equal to 75.1mpg)
* CO2 emissions 99 grams/kilometer.
* If you’re into aerodynamics, the drag coefficient is an F1-friendly 0.22.
* Electric power is generated without the slightest increase in fuel consumption through efficient Brake Energy Regeneration. Energy is stored in 98 lithium polymer cells."
Comment -- 0-60 in under five seconds is very fast -- a heck of a lot faster than our Prius. Of course, if this car ever gets to the market it will likely cost five times as much as the Prius.
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