The BMW i8 Engine
The BMW i8 is powered by a turbo charged 1.5 Litre inline 3 cylinder engine that produces 170 kW (228 hp) of power. Additionally there is a 98 kW (131 hp) electric engine. The engine power is delivered through six speed automatic gear box to all four wheels.
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The BMW i8 Top Speed
BMW designed the i8 as a totally new type of vehicle and it can be seen in the performance numbers. The car can accelerate from 0 – 100 km/h (0-62 mph) in just 4.4 seconds and has a top speed of 250 km/h (160 mph).
The BMW i8 Interior
With the BMW i8 being able to be driven in all-electric mode all the controls in the car are digital and electric. The steering wheel has a number of controls including the paddle style gear change.
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Wow what a ugly futuristic design. I like old BMW design better like BMW M30.
I agree. It does look like they tried to make it as futuristic as possible. It is starting to grow on me a bit though.
Of course the new ones look more futuristic, I prefer the older ones as well, but the technology is evolving and so BMW will continue to make them as mordern as possible, and revolutionize the design to compete against the other brands
I respectfully disagree with the “ugliness” comments. I too love old school Beemers and own a ’92 E34 M5 (https://youtu.be/E3JIv3FlVzU), and though I love to drive this vehicle I’d swap it in a heartbeat for the i8 — unfortunately the $135k USD price tag is not very affordable for most people. The combustion engine is a dying breed. EV’s, with their futuristic designs and amazing tech, are the future. It’s time to embrace them.
Agree, David. I drive an E-39 540 with a 6-speed manual. As much fun as it is, like you, I’d trade in a nanosecond for an i8.
Agree… Welcome to 21st century
I’d trade my ’94 325i convertible for the i8 any day. I believe that design and style has taken a leap forward at BMW. They are literally “bigger and better”
I suppose change is difficult for you. This vehicle…as much as I despise BMW cars; I’d take this one.