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BMW has released the first details of a hybrid concept which will start at Paris. The model is called S400i BlueHybrid and prefigured a future ecological limo.

Thus, the big auto manufacturer has disclosed the first informations about the concept that intends to attack Mercedes: 7 Series Active Hybrid. It joins the other two hybrid concepts designed by German manufacturer: Vision Efficient Dynamics, a diesel-hybrid based on the X5, and x6 Active Hybrid, disclosed in 2007 at Frankfurt.

The new BMW concept will be equipped with a V8 engine of 4.4 liters and 407 HP and a electric unity of 20 HP. S400i Blue Hybrid, the new 7 Series, will provide much more power than the model presented by Mercedes, which is propelled by an electric motor and conventional one of 3.5 liters. The difference will be made by the consumption. BMW says that it will improve by 15% while Mercedes sustain an economy of 21% for it's hybrid concept.

A production version of the concept from Paris will be available on market at the end of 2009.