BMW 1602 Elektro-Antrieb

BMW 1602 Elektro-Antrieb
Overview
Manufacturer	BMW
Production	1972
Model years	1972
Body and chassis
Class	Concept car
Body style	2D Sedan
Layout	Front engine, Rear-wheel drive
Powertrain
Electric motor	32 kW (43 hp) DC brushed motor with thyristor impulse control system
Transmission	1-speed fixed gear
Battery	12.6 kWh lead acid
Electric range	30–60 km (19–37 mi)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,500 mm
Length	4,220 mm
Width	1,590 mm
Height	1,360 mm
Curb weight	1,331.5 kg (2,935 lb)
Chronology
Successor	BMW i3

Rear view

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 used 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^{[ according to whom? ]} in the fact it has a front engine, rear wheel drive layout.^{[ citation needed ]}

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 weighed 350 kg (772 lb).^{[ citation needed ]}

References

1. Vijayenthiran, Viknesh (2015-03-19). "1972 BMW 1602e: BMW's First Electric Car Detailed In New Video". Motor Authority . Retrieved 2016-05-05.