2014
BMW i8

The i8 was BMW's most futuristic production car: a plug-in hybrid sports car with scissor doors, carbon fibre construction, and a turbocharged three-cylinder engine paired with electric motors.

Plug-in Hybrid Sports Car

Technical Specifications

Engine1.5L B38 I3 Turbo + Electric motors
Displacement1,499 cc + 96 kW
Horsepower362 hp (combined)
Torque570 Nm (combined)
Transmission6-speed automatic (ICE) + 2-speed auto (electric)
DrivetrainAWD
Fuel TypePlug-in Hybrid
Fuel Economy2.1 L/100 km (combined)
0–60 mph4.4 s
Top Speed250 km/h (limited)
Length4,689 mm
Width1,942 mm
Height1,293 mm
Wheelbase2,800 mm
Curb Weight1,485 kg
MSRP Range€126,000 (Germany, 2014)

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