BMW's Vision EfficientDynamics supercar is the new breed of high performance. With a plug-in hybrid powertrain, the carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) intensive VED will "redefine how we look at high-performance sports cars" said Ian Robertson, BMW Sales and Marketing Director.

At the official launch of the BMW 1 Series M Coupe, Robertson announced that the car would be less than 150,000 Pounds which translates to about $200,000 when it hits our shores. That is a decent savings over the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS E-Cell which should cost $250,000 when it arrives in 2012.

The Vision EfficientDynamics has a three-cylinder turbodiesel with a hybrid synchronous motor in front and a full-hybrid engine in back. Claimed output: 328 horsepower. Not bad for something that should get 62.5 mpg and an EV range of 31 miles and overall range of 435 miles.

BMW is sponsoring the 2012 London Olympics, expect this car's showing then.