Short track speedskater and the most decorated American winter Olympic athlete of all time, was on hand today, at the 2012 North American International Auto Show to announce pricing for the 2012 ActiveHybrid 5.
Based on the BMW 535i Sedan, the ActiveHybrid 5 brings together BMW’s 3.0-liter TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder engine, an electric drive system and an 8-speed automatic transmission for the first time for a combined output of 335hp. The latest generation of BMW ActiveHybrid technology also adds precisely controlled energy management to the mix. All of which gives the BMW ActiveHybrid 5 an exceptional balance of performance and fuel economy for a benchmark performance/luxury sedan.
The BMW ActiveHybrid 5 can operate in all-electric mode up to a speed of 37 mph (60 km/h), for zero emissions in town. The lithium-ion high-voltage battery can store sufficient energy to give an all-electric driving range of up to approximately 2.5 miles (4 km) at an average speed of 22 mph (35 km/h). Conversely, the powertrain system can combine the engine and electric motor torque to accelerate the BMW ActiveHybrid 5 from 0 to 60 mph in 5.7 seconds.
BMW Group sponsors USA Bobsled & Skeleton, US Speedskating, USA Swimming and USA Track & Field including support for coaching and training programs, as well as increasing awareness of athletes like Ohno.
Ohno also admits he is a big fan of Funk Flex Full Throttle!
