BMW Vision EfficientDynamics (2009)
BMW's Vision EfficientDynamics concept. Photo: BMW
In 2009, BMW declared its movement in a new direction: fuel-efficiency. The messenger was the Vision EfficientDynamics concept, a striking departure from the V8 and V12 engines that had so long been the hallmark of BMWs. The Vision featured a turbo diesel /electric hybrid powertrain to produce 265 horsepower and 590 ft-lb of torque, along with an amazing 62.5 miles per gallon. The idea that luxury cars could be fuel-efficient was hammered home, and now it’s taking over the higher end of the automotive industry.
