Garrett@EVC
05-14-2014, 02:59 PM
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Innovation Disguised as a Sports Car.
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 Turbo engine and the efficiency of an
all–electric motor for an exhilarating driving experience that’s every bit BMW.
$135,700 Starting Price*
4.2 SEC 0–60MPH**
357 Horsepower
1.5 HOUR Charging Time***
eDrive
The BMW i8 is electric at heart. Its front-wheel situated electric motor launches forward with 131 hp, supplemented by 184 lb–ft of torque from a standstill via an integrated two–stage automatic transmission.
The motor derives its energy from the high–performance lithium–ion battery centrally mounted in the vehicle — which creates a low center of gravity for even more efficiency. It also works to provide an additional power boost to assist the gasoline engine during acceleration.
Together with the 3-cylinder Turbo engine in the rear, the BMW i8 provides impressive all–wheel drive performance with a maximum power of 357 hp.
As an added bonus, the BMW i8 can be powered solely by the electric motor itself when eDrive is activated. When choosing a tailpipe emission–free ride, drivers can experience a maximum electric driving range of up to 22 miles with an electric top speed of 75 mph.
More info here - http://www.bmwusa.com/standard/content/vehicles/2014/bmwi/bmwi_i8redirect.aspx
Innovation Disguised as a Sports Car.
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 Turbo engine and the efficiency of an
all–electric motor for an exhilarating driving experience that’s every bit BMW.
$135,700 Starting Price*
4.2 SEC 0–60MPH**
357 Horsepower
1.5 HOUR Charging Time***
eDrive
The BMW i8 is electric at heart. Its front-wheel situated electric motor launches forward with 131 hp, supplemented by 184 lb–ft of torque from a standstill via an integrated two–stage automatic transmission.
The motor derives its energy from the high–performance lithium–ion battery centrally mounted in the vehicle — which creates a low center of gravity for even more efficiency. It also works to provide an additional power boost to assist the gasoline engine during acceleration.
Together with the 3-cylinder Turbo engine in the rear, the BMW i8 provides impressive all–wheel drive performance with a maximum power of 357 hp.
As an added bonus, the BMW i8 can be powered solely by the electric motor itself when eDrive is activated. When choosing a tailpipe emission–free ride, drivers can experience a maximum electric driving range of up to 22 miles with an electric top speed of 75 mph.
More info here - http://www.bmwusa.com/standard/content/vehicles/2014/bmwi/bmwi_i8redirect.aspx