You received’t need to miss this one. BMW Center East launched a video teasing a brand new electrical dune taxi that appears as if it got here straight out of Mad Max. The Dune Taxi electrical prototype is proven racing throughout the streets and sand dunes in Abu Dhabi.
Is BMW gearing up for an off-road competitors? The promotional video exhibits BMW’s electrical Dune Taxi in motion, conquering the Tal Moreeb dunes, thought-about among the tallest dunes at over 300 meters.
Not your typical BMW luxurious automotive, this electrical beast of a machine sits on monster wheels with huge floor clearance. The EV Dune Taxi produces 400kW (about 536HP) and has 1,000Nm (737 lb-ft) of torque. It additionally options 400mm of suspension journey.
The entrance options BMW’s well-known twin kidney grilles (although they appear a lot smaller proportionally), slim LED lights, and an air scoop on the hood giving it that aggressive look.
In accordance with the video, the physique of the EV Dune Taxi shall be made with pure fiber bolstered polymer, which makes use of plant fibers, making it extra environmentally pleasant.
Though the German automaker hasn’t launched any additional data on the electrical Dune Taxi, we are able to solely assume they’re constructing it for a motive.
Will we see BMW’s electrical Dune Taxi race?
In early September, Audi revealed its RS Q e-tron E2 – its second-generation electrical rally automotive – after successful the Dakar Rally in its first technology mannequin.
Audi says its upgraded rally race automotive will compete in October on the Rally of Morocco. Although it’s not going BMW will enter a contest this quickly, it does open the door to a future rivalry.
Maybe, extra doubtless, BMW is gearing as much as enter the Excessive E off-road championship for electrical autos.
Both method, BMW’s video of its electrical Dune Taxi is price a watch. The video additionally exhibits a glimpse of the BMW iX M60 and closes with the Dune Taxi EV driving straight up the Tal Moreeb sand dunes, among the tallest recognized to man.
