BMW i8 official images leak

spwolf · Sep 3, 2013

he centre tunnel of the i8 is made from aluminium, as are most of the front and rear suspension components. The whole of the body shell - dubbed the ‘Life Module’ by BMW - will be made from carbonfibre, itself manufactured by CO2-free hydropower in Washington State.

Unusual aerodynamic flourishes aside, the i8 not only has the look of a scaled-down Audi R8 but should have supercar performance to match. In its showroom guise, the i8’s rear wheels will be powered by BMW’s new 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine, which will be good for 215bhp and 220lb ft. The car’s front wheels are driven by a 128bhp electric motor.
With both engines - and both axles - being driven, there’s 348bhp on tap and a substantial 406lb ft amount of torque. Early estimates suggest the i8 will hit 60mph in just 4.6 seconds. In pure-electric, front-drive mode the i8 is powered by a lithium-ion battery pack. With a potential range of about 22 miles, it is placed along the centre tunnel of the car.
BMW's 'i' range will initially comprise two cars; arriving earlier than the i8, the i3 city car is battery powered and likely to cost around £35,000. The i8's price will be nearer £100,000..
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I though i8 would be EV? It is PHEV with 22 miles?

mrbigh · Sep 4, 2013

pretty; does it work???

austingreen · Sep 4, 2013

mrbigh said: ↑

pretty; does it work???
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They still are in development, but it should work very well.
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It will be expensive, over $100,000.

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