BMW i8

20,465 built
Produced
BMW i8
About

The BMW i8 is a plug-in hybrid sports car developed by BMW. The i8 was part of BMW's electrified fleet and was marketed under the BMW i sub-brand. The production version of the BMW i8 was unveiled at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show and was released in Germany in June 2014. Deliveries to retail customers in the U.S. began in August 2014. A roadster variant was launched in May 2018. Production ended in June 2020.

Photo & info: Wikipedia

Specifications

From Wikipedia — confirm against the actual car before purchase.
Engine
B38K15T0 1.5L turbocharged I3 engine gasoline
Motor
131 hp
Power
369 hp
Battery
7.1 kWh lithium-ion battery
Range
500 km in Comfort mode (NEDC)
Transmission
Aisin F21-360 FT EOP
Drivetrain
Transverse mid-engine, all-wheel-drive
Body
2-door coupé
Class
Sports car (S)
Wheelbase
2,800 mm
Length
4,689 mm
Width
1,942 mm
Height
1,298 mm
Weight
3,394 lb
Assembly
🇩🇪 Germany: Saxony, Leipzig (BMW Group Plant Leipzig)
Designer
Vision EfficientDynamics
Related
BMW i3
Predecessor
BMW Vision EfficientDynamics (Concept)
Successor
BMW 8 Series (G15)

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