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BMW rolls diesel and hybrid in one

  • By Chris Riley
  • News Limited Community Newspapers
image Based on the BMW X5, this concept could become a reality sooner rather than later.

The BMW team have combined diesel and Active Hybrid technology.

BMW has combined its diesel expertise with innovative Active Hybrid technology in a concept car that could go into production sooner rather than later.

Based on a BMW X5, the concept car demonstrates the potential of technology developed as part of the BMW Efficient Dynamics program.

Boasting the worlds first all-aluminium diesel with a specific power output of over 65kW per litre of capacity and a generator as part of a mild hybrid concept, the vehicle uses a frugal 6.5-litres of fuel per 100km and emits 172g of carbon dioxide per kilometre.

It has sporty driving dynamics and will accelerate from 0-100km/h in 8.9 seconds.

The engine features a 2.0-litre four-cylinder diesel engine with variable twin turbo, latest generation common rail injection and all-aluminium gearbox housing.

It develops 150kW/400Nm.

A compact generator, integrated in the gearbox housing, contributes to vehicle acceleration with 15kW and a maximum torque of 210Nm. The total output of the vehicle is 165kW.

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