The i8 was BMW's bet that a sports car could be built like nothing before it: a carbon-fiber passenger cell, butterfly doors, and a mid-mounted 1.5L turbocharged three-cylinder working with a front electric motor. It looked like the concept car it was born from and still does. Production ended in 2020, and the i8 has settled into its role as a design landmark of the early hybrid era.
Specifications
| Year | 2016 |
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| Make | BMW |
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| Model | I8 |
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| Engine | 1.5L 3-cylinder |
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| Torque | 420 lb-ft |
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| 0-60 mph | 4.2 sec |
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| Top Speed | 155 mph |
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| Transmission | Automatic 6-spd |
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| Drivetrain | AWD |
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| Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
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| EPA MPG (City/Hwy) | 28 / 29 |
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| Original MSRP | $136,000 |
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BMW I8 by year