BMW i8
Through its overall concept, the BMW i8 embodies the accomplished vision
of a modern and sustainable sports car. The highly emotive design
instantly shows which qualities the BMW i8 has to offer. Yet is doesn’t
rely entirely on its sports car character. Its aesthetics also pursue
functional aims: more aerodynamics for maximum efficiency. 
The interiors of this BMW i8 model series are expected to come with
futuristic yet sporty interiors that certainly provide a wonderful feel.
Its dashboard gets a refreshing design with layering all over that
gives a classy look to the interiors. Its cockpit is fitted with
performance seats, which are further covered in premium quality leather
upholstery. The central console has been equipped with a gearbox console
and several other innovative features. This two door sports car also
features a rear cabin where at least two passengers can have a
comfortable seat. its interiors have been equipped with several advanced
features including BMW ConnectDrive features, AC unit, an infotainment system featuring real time traffic update and various other innovative aspects.
With swan-wing doors, a shark-nose front end, and a supercar stance, the i8 plug-in hybrid is BMW’s most revolutionary car in decades. The interior seats four in trappings worthy of an Ian Schrager hotel. A turbocharged three-cylinder engine/electric motor duo with a combined 357 hp delivers M3-like acceleration, a 155-mph top speed, and Prius-like efficiency. Handling is agile and steering precise; braking is great for any car, let alone a hybrid. Overall, it’s a seriously impressive effort.
The Details:
- First plug-in hybrid from BMW Group utilizing TwinPower Turbo and eDrive technology
- Available in the United States in spring of 2014
- MSRP $135700 (plus destination and handling)
- 3285 lb curb weight, 362hp, 420 lb-ft, 0-62mph in 4.4sec
- 94mpg and ability to run 22 miles on electric-only power
BMW i8 Specifications
Body
No. of doors/seats: 2/4
Length/width/height (unladen): 184.6in/76.5in/51in
Wheelbase: 110.2in
Weight (unladen): 3285 lb
Air resistance: 0.26 Cd
Drive System
Engine: BMW TwinPower Turbo in-line-three cylinder, 4 valves, Valvetronic fully-variable valve control, High Precision Direct Gasoline Injection
Output: 231hp, 236 lb-ft
Electric Motor: BMW eDrive hybrid synchronous motor with power electronics, integrated charging module and generator mode for recuperation
Output: 131hp, 184 lb-ft
Battery: Lithium-ion
Total system output (gas and electric): 362hp, 420 lb-ft
Transmission: 6-speed automatic (gas engine) / automatic, two-stage (electric motor)
Tires front/rear: 195/50 R20 / 215/45 R20
Wheels front/rear: 7Jx20” light-alloy / 7.5Jx20” light-alloy
Performance
0-62mph: 4.4sec
Top speed: 155mph
Electric top speed: 75mph
Electric range: 22 miles
Consumption combined: 94mpg
Every great pioneering achievement has its own story. In the case of the BMW i8, it begins in 2008 with the launch of Project i – and with no lesser objective than the reinvention of urban mobility. Just one year later, the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics concept showed what a technology leader geared fully toward energy saving can look like. This was the basis that gave rise to the BMW Concept i8, which demonstrated in near-production-ready form where the development would lead. All available BMW EfficientDynamics technologies were already united within this vehicle, an intelligent lightweight concept had been implemented, and the idea of a sports car for the future was already detectable. Series production of the BMW i8 marks the current peak of the development: a plug-in hybrid with the appearance and the breathtaking performance of a sports car, which at the same time exhibits the consumption and emissions of a compact car. And thus convincingly resolves the apparent contradiction between efficiency and dynamics.
kMileage
This luxury vehicle comes with a combination of an electric
motor and a twinpower turbo petrol engine. It takes more than two hours
for lithium battery to get fully charged, which enables the vehicle to
produce a mileage in the range of 25 to 35 kilometers. On the other
hand, its also comes with a 1500cc, 3-cylinder petrol motor that works
in combination with the electric motor and produces a mileage of about 40 Kmpl, which is quite impressive . This vehicle comes with a maximum mileage range of 500 kilometers (combined range).
As said above, this luxury sedan comes with a combination of
electric and twinturbo petrol motor. Its electric motor comes with a
gross capacity of 7.1 kWh that develops a maximum power of 128bhp and churns out a maximum torque of 250Nm, which is quite impressive
. This vehicle is also comes fitted with a 1.5-litre petrol motor on
its rear axle that develops a commanding power of 231bhp that results in
a peak torque of 320Nm, which is remarkable. The combination of both
electric and petrol power plant delivers a maximum power output of
362bhp, which certainly explains about the technology of BMW.
Power of BMW i8
The BMW i8 offers far more than pure athleticism. With its unique drive concept, it essentially reinvents the idea of sporting mobility. This is because the powerful plug-in hybrid system with the combination of BMW eDrive technology and a BMW TwinPower Turbo 1.5-litre, 3-cylinder petrol engine brings together the benefits of an electric motor and a petrol engine to produce an outstanding driving experience.
The combination of an electric motor and a powerful petrol engine provides the foundation for one of the most innovative sports cars of our time – the BMW i8. The sporty character of the vehicle is evident at all times. Precise interplay between combustion engine and electric drive ensures efficiency and dynamism in equal measure.
This luxury sedan is unbelievably perkier in terms of acceleration and pickup as it can breach the 100 kmph mark in just about 4.4 seconds. Under the electric mode, this sedan reaches the 100 Kmph mark in just 4.5 seconds and goes up to a top speed of 120 Kmph. When both motors are in use, this vehicle can achieve a top speed of 250 Kmph, which is impressive.
This yet to be launched vehicle is expected to get most of the BMW ConnectDrive features like park distance control along with BMW head-up display that provides real time traffic information and so on. It is also expected to get an advanced music system featuring a touch-screen with audio controls, USB/AUX-in ports, Bluetooth connectivity and high definition speakers. As of now, BMW India has not disclosed the information and it would be too early to say anything about the audio unit as well as its accessories.
Engine and Performance
This upcoming vehicle will come with an electric motor and a
highly powerful 1.5-litre petrol engine. Its electric motor come with a
gross capacity of 7.1 kWh, which allows it to produce a maximum power of 128bhp
that results in a peak torque output of 250Nm. This motor comes with a
two stage automatic transmission system. The rear axle is fitted with a
1.5-litre petrol engine that is further incorporated with a twinpower
turbo charging unit. It has 3-cylinders and twelve valves that displace
1500cc. It has the ability to churn out a peak power of 231bhp at
5800rpm in combination with a hammering torque output of 320Nm at just
3700rpm. This motor is skillfully paired with a 6-speed automatic
transmission gearbox. The combination of these engines can develop a
maximum power of 362bhp that yields in a peak torque output of 570Nm,
which is quite impressive.
A variety of modes for an exceptional driving experience: COMFORT, ECO PRO, SPORT and the eDrive button optimise the vehicle properties of your BMW i8 to suit the driving situation. 100% electric driving is possible up to a range of 37 km* as is an extremely athletic sports car for out-of-town driving. Between the two lies the best of both worlds: the petrol engine and electric motor constantly demonstrate that their technical symbiosis is never a compromise.
Pressing the eDrive button adapts the BMW i8 for purely electric driving. This is possible in the COMFORT and ECO PRO modes. In the COMFORT mode with eDrive, the BMW i8 drives without support from the combustion engine until the battery is almost exhausted. Purely electrical driving at speeds of up to 120 km/h is possible with eDrive. If the button isn’t pressed the combustion engine is activated at 60 km/h.
* Determined in internal BMW consumption studies. The driving range is depending on a variety of factors, especially: personal driving behaviour, selected route, weather conditions, usage of heating/cooling and preconditioning.
With the eDrive button pressed, 100 % electric driving is possible in the BMW i8, with power coming via the front axle only. The hybrid mode allows the intelligent combination of two types of drive that provide optimal traction in every situation. The electric drive is located on the front axle, while a high-performance 3-cylinder engine works at the rear axle. All four wheels can thus be powered simultaneously by two engines, and – depending on the driving situation – this utilises the advantages of front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. Outside the city, the fully-fledged all-wheel drive of the BMW i8 shows its true strength – at speeds of up to 250 km/h.
The BMW TwinPower Turbo 1.5-litre 3-cylinder petrol engine, which was newly developed as part of the BMW EfficientDynamics strategy, unites all the advantages that one would expect from the power unit of a sports car. Its engine management guarantees optimum charge changing processes across the ignition point and ensures a rapid response from the turbocharger. During operation, the 170 kW (231 hp) engine proves to be extremely free-revving and delivers up to 320 Nm of torque. At the same time, the dynamics and the high performance level are accompanied by outstanding efficiency, as demonstrated by the combined consumption of only 2.1 l/100 km and CO2 emissions of 49 g/km.
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