BMW i8
Channel: BMW CARS CHANNEL
Date: 2014-05-31

The BMW i8 is no ordinary sports car. It's an icon of progress — an extraordinary evolution of The Ultimate Driving Machine.® 
As a plug--in hybrid, this revolutionary vehicle combines the power of a TwinPower Turbo engine and the efficiency of an 
all--electric motor for an exhilarating driving experience that's every bit BMW.

$135,700
Starting Price*
4.5 SEC
0--60MPH**
362
Horsepower
94 MPG
Fuel Efficiency^
1.5 HOUR
Charging Time
At first glance, the BMW i8 comes across as a beautifully designed sports car. But it's far more than just another sports car. Aerodynamics play a key role in the design of the BMW i8, with each detail working toward making the vehicle as 
high--performance and efficient as possible.

Its long wheelbase, short overhangs, precise lines and sweeping silhouette give the appearance that the vehicle is surging forward even when it is standing still. The scissor doors of the BMW i8 provide an undeniable emotional and sporty allure that make it truly one--of--a--kind.

The iconic BMW i accented kidney grille is almost fully closed with air control vents in the front only letting in as much air as the cooling system needs. The vents located in the front bumper channel air away from the front wheels to improve aerodynamics. While the vent in front of the rear wheels serves as the intake for the rear TwinPower Turbo 3--cylinder engine to redirect airflow and decrease drag.
The stream flow design of the rear provides the relevant down force needed to maintain agility while keeping the vehicle planted to the road at high speeds.