08-02-2006, 05:54 AM
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Engineering first
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Real Name: Bob
Location: Huntsville, AL
Hybrids: Prius Classic 03
Posts: 5,056
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Re: Plug-in hybrid Mini - 0-60 4.5s, 150 mph max
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Originally Posted by clett
Check it out!
A British firm that develop in-wheel motors have decided to make a demonstration vehicle to show what their products can achieve.
They chose a Plug-in hybrid Mini to show that their system would fit in any car.
Results are: 0-60 4.5s, 150 mph max, 4-wheel drive, 650 bhp peak electric, 4 hours EV mode, 1,000 km total range, 65-80 mpg when on gasoline.
http://www.pmlflightlink.com/news.html |
My favorite quote was at the end:
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BMW (UK) Ltd has requested that we mention they have no involvement with this project and that such conversions invalidate warranty!
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Indeed!
Bob Wilson
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