BMW 1602 Elektro-Antrieb
| BMW 1602 Elektro-Antrieb | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BMW |
| Production | 1972 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Concept car |
| Body style | 2-door GT coupe |
| Layout | Front engine, Rear-wheel drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | 32 kW (43 hp) |
| Transmission | ???-speed Automatic |
| Range | 30–60 km (19–37 mi) |
| Dimensions | |
| Curb weight | 1,330 kg (2,932 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | BMW i3 |
BMW developed its first electric car based on the 1602 model. The BMW 1602 Elektro-Antrieb was first unveiled at the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, Germany; two examples were used to shuttle VIPs and serve as support cars in various long-distance events like the marathon.[1]
Specifications
Powertrain
The 1602 Elektro-Antrieb uses one 32 kW (43 hp) electric motor, front-mounted driving the rear axle. It has a claimed top speed of 100 km/h (62 mph) and acceleration of 0 to 30 mph (0 to 48 km/h) in 8.0 seconds. The 1602 elektro is unique in the fact it has a front engine, rear wheel drive layout.
Battery
The battery has a total capacity of 12.6 kWh electric vehicle battery these batteries can be charged or replaced with a freshly charged pack, the battery pack weighs 350 kg (772 lb).
References
- ↑ Vijayenthiran, Viknesh (2015-03-19). "1972 BMW 1602e: BMW’s First Electric Car Detailed In New Video". Motor Authority. Retrieved 2016-05-05.