BMW 530e iPerformance – performance electric

28 April 2017

The next version of its best selling sedan called the BMW 530e iPerformance

Has not passed also a few months with the debut of the new "five" with index G30, as the Bavarians introduced another modification of the vehicle under the name BMW 530e iPerformance. From the name suggests that the car has a hybrid propulsion system with an additional electric motor. PostScript iPerformance reminds us of the M Performance division. We all know that all innovative in BMW is associated with M Performance. The same perception you want to achieve and iPerformance. Outwardly from the ordinary "five" iPerformance feature blue inserts in the bars of the grille and special badging line iPerformance.

The basis is a 2.0-liter gasoline turbo engine capacity of 184 HPC. and torque of 320 nm. the electric Motor integrated in the drivetrain develops 113 HP and 250 nm of torque. In the combined mode, the total capacity of the entire power plant reaches 252 HP and 420 nm. All this allows to disperse BMW 530e is up to 100 km/h in 6.2 seconds. And at all this, average fuel consumption is 1.9 l/100 km!

According to representatives of the company, BMW 530e iPerformance will be able to travel up to 50 km solely on electricity at speeds of 140 km/h. engine pair of motor pass their time exclusively to the rear wheels via 8-speed automatic transmission Steptronic. As the electric motor installed in series for an engine, managed to get rid of torque Converter, and means of extra pounds.

The motor is powered from a compact Li-ion battery is rated at 9.2 kW. To not to reduce storage space under views in the Luggage compartment, battery placed under the rear seat. Battery to the word has its own cooling system. Thanks to the clever design of the layout managed to keep the Luggage compartment volume of 410 l with perfectly smooth floors.

Another bonus from BMW 530E iPerformance is to completely recharge the battery in 5 hours from a standard home network, or in less than 3 hours for connecting to BMW Wallbox (charging power 3.7 kW).

In addition, in option BMW 530e with iPerformance 2018 year prompted branded wireless charging technology battery with a capacity of up to 3.2 kW. Base platform with built-in coil inductance can be located in the garage or somewhere in the open countryside. The secondary coil is embedded in the lower part of the vehicle.

The driver of the BMW 530e iPerformance when using the Driving Experience Control switch can select one of three driving modes: SPORT, COMFORT or ECO PRO. In addition to this, the driver can more precisely configure the vehicle using the eDrive switch. Thus, you can choose from three modes of operation of electrical part of power plant: AUTO eDRIVE, MAX eDRIVE and BATTERY CONTROL.

In AUTO eDRIVE internal combustion engine and the electric motor of the BMW 530e iPerformance work together in depends on road conditions and the charge level of the battery. This mode is enabled by default after starting the car. By choosing the MAX eDRIVE mode, you choose solely on electricity, on which can accelerate up to 140 km/h But there is one caveat – as soon as the accelerator pedal is pushed to kick-down immediately connects the internal combustion engine.

Finally, the BATTERY CONTROL mode, in which the driver has the option to manually select the charging level of the battery. The value can be adjusted in the range of 30 – 100% of maximum charge, allowing you to reserve a portion of battery capacity to use it later when need be.

The interior of the new BMW 530e iPerformance virtually no different from the new "five" - the same switches, the same 10.2-inch high-resolution display, dashboard, steering wheel. In General, there is nothing unknown and unexplored.

Depending on the configuration (regular or optional) BMW 530e iPerformance is equipped with all the possible driver assistance systems active cruise control, control system lane, the system alerts if rebuild more.

In addition, the car is equipped with systems Surround View and 3D View, ensuring the safety when maneuvering in tight spaces. Surround View shows the car with a bird's flight, a second 3D View – three-dimensional image. And with Remote View 3D (technology integrated into the BMW Connected), three-dimensional images of the vehicle can be displayed on your smartphone.

Thus, BMW 530e iPerformance was the sixth in the lineup of hybrid cars of the Bavarian firm, which proves the desire of BMW to stay on the forefront of high technology in the world.

Unfortunately, data on time of the beginning of sales and prices BMW 530e iPerformance in Russia yet. In Germany BMW 530e iPerformance is from 52 600 euros.

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