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With the new BMW i4, BMW seeks an optimum balance from a range of disciplines so as to create a car that has the renowned handling characteristics of a BMW.
25 Jan 2021 | International News : Germany
When an ideal balance is called for between dynamics and ride comfort, the BMW 3 Series and 4 Series models consistently set the benchmark within their segments in the premium market. In terms of electrically powered vehicles, the new BMW i4 is set to take on this role very soon. The first all-electric 4-door Gran Coupe enriches locally emission-free mobility with sheer driving pleasure.
With a few months left before its world premiere, the BMW i4 is currently completing the final phase of driving dynamics testing.
For the purpose of this fine-tuning process, the BMW Group applies its technological expertise in the areas of drive and suspension drawn from decades of experience. This gives the new BMW i4 a mature premium character and makes for a driving experience that is unique within the competitive environment.
With a maximum output of up to 523bhp, the electric powertrain in the BMW i4 enables impressive acceleration manoeuvres. It accelerates from zero to 100km/h in four seconds. But even more impressive than its pure sprint capacity is the driving response it conveys.
A model-specific damper technology reduces the dipping movements of the body at the moment of set-off, while the actuator-related wheel slip limitation developed by BMW with its extremely fast and precise control guarantees optimum traction and performance.
The design and tuning of the suspension and damping systems consistently ensure optimum road contact. At the same time, the virtually silent drive, in combination with the sophisticated suspension technology, gives the impression of an effortlessly floating vehicle even at higher speeds, entirely unaffected by bumps in the road or difficult traction conditions.
The BMW i4 is effortlessly controllable, even in highly dynamic driving situations. In addition to its neutral self-steering behaviour and its powerful, precisely controllable brakes, the steering in the BMW i4 is a major contributing factor here.
The distinctive driving dynamics of the BMW i4 derive partly from the fact that its performance characteristics are not achieved at the expense of driving comfort. The purely electrically powered Gran Coupe is characterised by unrestricted suitability for day-to-day use.
Relaxed driving over long distances is ensured by the power steering and the fact that the i4 is largely insusceptible to any disruption caused by road bumps.
Fitted with a high-voltage storage system featuring the latest battery cell technology with a range of 600km, the chassis technology of the BMW i4 is designed for long-distance comfort, too. It is based on the high-quality damper technology, supplemented with model-specific components and separately tuned. This effectively reduces body vibrations due to road unevenness and on bends.
At the same time as the final calibration runs are being held, preparations are underway for the production start-up of the new BMW i4 at BMW Group Plant Munich.
