2016 BMW i8 Review,Specification and price


    2016 BMW i8

       Review

   The BMW i8 , first introduced as the BMW Concept Vision Efficient Dynamics , is a plug-in hybrid sports car developed by BMW. The 2015 model year BMW i8 has a 7.1 kWh
lithium-ion battery pack that delivers an all-electric range of 37 km (23 mi) under the
New European Driving Cycle (NEDC). Under the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) cycle, the range in EV mode is 24 km (15 mi) with a small amount of gasoline consumption. The design is heavily influenced by the BMW M1 Hommage Concept (which is itself, a retro concept of the original M1).The BMW i8 can go from 0–100 km/h (0 to 60 mph) in 4.4 seconds and has a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). The BMW i8 has a fuel efficiency of 2.1 L/100 km (134.5 mpg -imp ; 112.0 mpg -US ) under the NEDC test with carbon emissions of 49 g/km. EPA rated the i8 combined fuel economy at 76 equivalent (MPG-equivalent) (3.1 L gasoline equivalent/100 km; 91 mpg-imp gasoline equivalent) and '29 miles per gallon' when running in pure gasoline mode (after the battery is drained empty).

The initial turbodiesel concept car
was unveiled at the 2009
International Motor Show Germany . The production version of the BMW i8 was unveiled at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. The i8 was released in Germany in June 2014. Deliveries to retail customers in the U.S. began in August 2014. Global cumulative sales totaled almost 7,200 units through December 2016. The top selling markets are the United States.

The i8 is part of BMW's "Project i" and it is being marketed as a new brand, BMW i, sold separately from BMW or Mini . The
BMW i3 , launched for retail customers in Europe in the fourth quarter of 2013, was the first model of the i brand available in the market, and it was followed by the i8, released in Germany in June 2014 as a 2015
model year . Other i models are expected to follow.The BMW i8's second power source is a hybrid synchronous electric motor specially developed and produced by the BMW Group for BMW i. The electric motor develops maximum power of 131 hp (96 kW) and produces its maximum torque of around 320 N·m (240 lbf·ft) from standstill. Typical of an electric motor, responsive power is instantly available when starting and this continues into the higher load ranges. As well as providing a power boost to assist the gasoline engine during acceleration, the electric motor can also power the vehicle by itself. Top speed in electric mode is approximately 120 km/h (75 mph), with a maximum driving range of up to 35 km (22 mi). Linear acceleration is maintained even at higher speeds since the interplay between the two power sources efficiently absorbs any power flow interruptions when shifting gears. The model-specific version of the high-voltage 7.2 lithium-ion battery has a liquid cooling system and can be recharged at a conventional household power socket, at a BMW i Wallbox or at a public charging station. In the US a full recharge takes approximately 3.5 hours from a conventional 120V, 12 amp household circuit or approximately 1.5 hours from a 220V Level 2 charger.

 As of December 2015, the United States is the leading market with 2,820 units delivered, followed by the UK with 823 units registered by the end of June 2015, and Germany with 793 units registered through December 2015 .

        Specification

  Manufacturer's: BMW

    Production date: 2014–present

    Designer:  Benoit Jacob
                        (production i8)

                        Richard Kim (2011 i8      
                         Concept)

        Body and chassis

  Class: sport car/grand tourer (S)

  Body style:   2-door coupé

   Layout:  Transverse mid-engine ,all-
                      wheel drive

   Predecessor: i3

               Powertrain

    Engine:   B38A15T0 1.5L
                    turbocharged I3 engine
                      gasoline    

     Transmission:  Aisin F21-360 FT
                                  EOP  

              MSRP

          $140,700

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