BMW Concept 7 Series ActiveHybrid was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in October 2008. This was the second presentation of the total hybrid concept of BMW, the first one being BMW Concept X6 ActiveHybrid, which was exhibited at the IAA Frankfurt in September 2007. The concept cars are expected to be placed in the production line in 2009 and hit the market.
BMW Concept 7 Series ActiveHybrid has the engine specification of the type of High Precision Injection V8 Twin Turbo unit incorporated in the BMW 750i, which yields 300 kW/407 hp of power. The electric motor gives support to the internal combustion engine system and provides a viable link between transmission and engine to produce 15 kW of power and 210 Nm of torque.
With this gentle and full hybrid arrangement, the electric motor is able to enhance the potential of the eight cylinder petrol engine using Brake Energy Regeneration process. This works to decrease fuel consumption of cars and subsequent carbon dioxide emissions in the environment.
