BMW i8 body structure - heard , but no one really ever seen

The so-called laminated glass, refers to a transparent plastic film bonded between two layers or layer affixed to glass, plastic toughness and hardness of the glass bonded together , increasing the crush resistance of the glass . After this glass by the impact , the cracks will form a mesh shape , debris will not hit the driver's body.

And then talk about our today's hero - Gorilla Glass ( English Gorilla Glass). Until 2010 , this material has been used in the glass 20 percent of the world's top mobile phone screen , Renault clio dci turbocharger and there are about twenty million units. The second generation Gorilla Glass debut in 2012 , as of October 24, 2012 , Gorilla glass manufacturers - Corning Inc announced the global use of gorilla glass as the phone screen phone has more than one billion units.

So that by the ion exchange method the residual stress in the glass surface disappears, so that the glass is not easily broken , which is the key function of the gorilla glass . Lighter, thinner and is not easily damaged Gorilla glass is widely used in addition to the phone screen, the electronic device similar to a laptop screen , flat-panel TV screens will be used. Until now, the addition of a Gorilla Glass family members - the BMW i8.

BMW i8 body structure - heard , but no one really ever seen

BMW i3 and the like , the BMW i8 use a large area of carbon fiber and aluminum materials , the use of these two materials allows the BMW i8 in athletics and when it has won its class at the starting line up .Renault scenic 1.5 dci turbocharger Makes use of lightweight materials quality BMW i8 load only 1490 kg. BMW i8 frame and door frame are made of carbon fibers , with a frame structure of this material , light weight , while ensuring rigidity and strength of the material is much higher than steel .

BMW i8 chassis front double wishbone type, five-link rear suspension form . Aluminum alloy rear subframe to support the engine and the rear electric motor. According to Carsten Breitfeld i8 project manager , the BMW i8 chassis module structure is designed in accordance 50:50 , i8 electric power steering system from the BMW X3 learn from, can accurately determine the driver's steering intent.

To sum up: originality, full of a sense of the future . The use of dual-motor , smart phone screen glass and carbon fiber frames and other new technologies , all clear as the industry 's son BMW in an absolutely leading position in the industry reform. Due to the use of new technologies , the BMW i8 on fuel consumption and power performance even beyond the Porsche 911 , and awareness of environmental protection ahead of the Europeans, the BMW i8 on emissions and more friendly.