The carmaker BMW had built its first supercar in the 1970s, that was the BMW M1 and now after a long time BMW has made an entirely new concept of the supercar – the BMW i8, the world’s first and only petrol-electric hybrid supercar i8 (i-stands for electric). It looks sports car at first sight which is extremely low and wide when viewed from the front side.

The BMW i8 Twin Power Turbo 1.5-litre, 3-cylinder petrol engine, produces 231bhp and achieve 0-62mph in 4.4 sec (Acceleration 0-100 km in 4.4sec). The BMW eDrive technology is the combination of an electric motor and a powerful petrol engine, which creates the foundation for one of the most ground-breaking cars of our time. An exceptional interplay between the combustion engine and electric drive ensures efficiency and dynamism in equal measure.

The BMW i8 offers a variety of modes for an exceptional driving experience: COMFORT, ECO PRO, SPORT and the eDrive button maximize the vehicle performance. The high-performance level is complemented by outstanding efficiency, as established by the combined consumption of only 47.45 Km/l and CO2 emissions of 50 g/km.

A safety concept has been developed for the BMW i8, the high-strength carbon passenger cell not only protects passengers but also protects the high-voltage battery located between the two parts of the Drive module against external influences.

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Pros:

1. Futuristic body structure is its principal advantage.

2. Fuel economy is quite impressive.

3. It performs exceptionally well, despite being a hybrid model.

Cons:

1. Rear cabin space is not up to the mark.

2. Cost of maintenance is high.

Key Specifications – The BMW i8

Acceleration 0-100 km/h in 4.4s

Capacity in ccm : 1499

Cylinders/valves: 3/4

Ground clearance in mm 117

Maximum output in KW(hp): 170(231)

Maximum torque in NM 320/3700