gjm 3258 Report post Posted November 26, 2013 The 1,490 kg (3,284 lbs) plug-in hybrid adopts a 2+2 configuration and boasts a carbon fiber reinforced plastic passenger cell. It borrows many styling cues from the concept, slightly toned down, and will be fitted with LED headlights as standard; laser ones are optionally available. The concept had see-through doors which aren't on theproduction model, but they do still open upwards. Power is from a plug-in hybrid system consisting of a 1.5-liter, 3-cylinder petrol TwinPower Turbo engine and an electric motor. The conventional engine outputs 231 HP (170 kW) and 236 lb-ft (320 Nm), and sends power to the rear wheels via a 6-speed automatic transmission. The electric motor provides 131 HP (96 kW) transferred to the front wheels via a two-stage automatic gearbox. The electric motor receives its energy from a high-voltage lithium-ion battery with a 5 kWh capacity. Consequently, the i8 has a combined output of 362 HP (266 kW) and 420 lb-ft (570 Nm) of torque, enough for a 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 4.4 seconds. Despite this, it remains very economical: 2.5 liters / 100 km (94 mpg US or 113 mpg UK). It can be driven on electric power for up to 22 miles (35 km) during which it can hit a top speed of 75 mph (120 km/h). Combined range of the production BMW i8 is more than 310 miles (500 km). 20-inch alloys are standard but lightweight carbon wheels are an option. Other optional equipment available includes rear view camera, high beam assistant, speed limit info with No Passing Info display, Surround View, Head-Up Display, and Collision Warning with pedestrian recognition. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted November 27, 2013 Should sound good with a 3 banger! Has the crazy 80s retro M1 look too... I approve! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5amchris 45 Report post Posted November 27, 2013 Would Drive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrphil 1 Report post Posted November 27, 2013 cant wait to see one, heard the nz pricing is about $250-300k bimmerpost reports the i8 is sold out for 2014 http://bmwi.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=917624 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lord_jagganath 421 Report post Posted November 27, 2013 Please let there be a HiPO 8 series version... with a 6litre V12. please. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kerry 10 Report post Posted November 28, 2013 cant wait to see one in the flesh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3_Power 636 Report post Posted November 28, 2013 I wonder if it still has the ate a Porsche 911 rear end?? http://jalopnik.com/the-bmw-i8-ate-a-porsche-911-1307154852 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
