"BMW i1" 3-Wheeled Concept Car

With BMW’s Recent Launch of their New ‘i’ Division, Accompanied by the All-New i3 and i8 Concept Cars, "i" is Very Much the Buzz-Word at BMW at the Moment. But, for Canadian Designer, Amadou Ndiaye, it Wasn’t Enough. He Thought BMW Should Have Another Model in the ‘i’ Range so, he Came Up with the Entry-Level "BMW i1". The "BMW i1" is a 3-Wheeler which is Designed to Offer the Fun and Exhilaration of a Motorcycle but, with the Safety and Added Practicality of a Small Car. The Front Wheels are Mounted on a Hydraulic Mechanism which Allows them to Lean into Corners for Added Grip, an Onboard Computer Adjusts the Tilt of the Wheels depending on the Vehicle’s Cornering Speed.


Like All BMW "i" Vehicles the "i1" is Electric Powered. More Specifically the "i1′s" Power Comes from 3 Electric Motors – One for Each Wheel. To Keep Weight to a Minimum, the "i1" would Rely Heavily on Carbon Fiber for its Construction. Ndiaye’s Idea for the "BMW i1" was to Try and Incorporate BMW Expertise in Both Cars and Bikes into One Vehicle and then Equip it with the Company’s Latest Drivetrain Technology. And while Creating an Environmentally Friendly Vehicle, he also Wanted to Create Something which would Retain BMW’s World Famous Handling Characteristics and Fun Factor.