Videos – BMW i8 Explained

The BMW i8 vehicle has just been revealed. It is powered by a high performance 3-cylinder petrol engine (164 kW) placed in the rear and an electric motor (limited to 96 kW) placed in the front. This delivers a total torque of 550 Nm (300Nm petrol engine + 250 Nm electric motor). It has three driving modes – electric, petrol, or both engines at once. Weighing 1,480 kg, the vehicle can sprint to 0-100kph (62mph) in 4.6 seconds. Top speed is at 250kph. With a 2.7 L/100km fuel economy and 35km pure electric range, this four-seater is definitely a breakthrough in sustainability. The BMW i8 is expected to make its market launch in 2014. Learn more about this vehicle, what it can do, and what is it made of by watching these videos below:

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