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BMW i3 Coupe Unveiled Ahead Of L.A. Auto Show

Continuing its quest  to come up with a range of plug-in hybrid and electric cars in the near future, at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show BMW will unveil a new member of its ‘i’ family, the new i3 Coupe . It is a normal i3 with three doors, and some new styling details.

The i3 Coupe comes with a revised front fascia, new side profile, and modified rear-end design. The interesting bit is the side window. They have sort of lowered the edge of the rear window, so the rear compartment gets more light and wouldn’t feel claustrophobic. You have seen this before, of course, on the Hyundai Genesis Coupe. Is BMW copying Hyundai now?

Size-wise, the i3 Coupe measures 3,964mm in length, 1,768mm in width and 1,555mm in height, and offers a 2,570mm wheelbase. Inside the cabin the car features the latest edition of the iDrive, and also a tablet thingy as the instrument cluster. It is very luxurious though, with wool seats and luxury leather upholstery, plus wood and aluminum trimming.

Typical of the ‘i’ brand and the i3 range, the power comes from an electric motor  that develops 170 hp and 250 Nm. BMW says it has a range of 160 km on a single charge.

There are no solid production plans behind the i3 Coupe, but if the i3 turns out to be a success, BMW may want to extend its range with different variants like this.

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BMW M Presents: The Making of an M Print

Congratulations to Sharon A. on winning a brand new iPad!

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She is the 2nd winner from our Fall Service Clinic. Here she is with members of our staff: Jeff LaMott, Tim Simmon and Jim Machemehl! Thanks to all who attended!