BMW Vision EfficientDynamics into production?

Revealed at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics it is now rumored to go into production. According to InsideLine sources BMW will produce between 5,000 and 10,000 units, with the production version keeping the same powertrain as the concept, but “there will be less of the synthetic glass and more solid structure added to the final design.”

According to the same sources this might be the second true production supercar after the Giugiaro M1. Expect the car to debut in 2012.

The BMW Vision EfficientDynamics is a 2+2-seater plug-in hybrid model powered by a three-cylinder turbodiesel engine combined with two electric motors. All three of them are delivering 356 hp and a peak torque of 590 lb-ft. Fuel consumption is reduced to 75.1 mpg imp, while CO2 emissions is just 99 grams/km. The new hybrid concept can hit a top speed of 155 mph, while the 0 to 60 mph sprint is made in 4,8 seconds.

BMW Vision EfficientDynamics into production? originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 1 February 2010 12:00 EST.

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