Auto News 2011 BMW i8 Concept

2011 BMW i8 Concept comes as an innovative plug-in hybrid concept that combines the modified electric drive system from the BMW i3 Concept. The electric drive system is fitted over its front axle – with a high-performance three-cylinder combustion engine producing 164 kW (220 hp)/300 Nm (221 lb-ft) at the rear.Acceleration of 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in under five seconds combined with fuel consumption in the European cycle of under three litres per 100 kilometres (approx. 94 mpg imp) and average customer fuel consumption of between five and seven litres per 100 kilometres (40.4 – 56.5 mpg imp).

Thanks to its large lithium-ion battery, which can be charged from a domestic power supply, the BMW i8 Concept can travel up to 35 kilometres (approx. 20 miles) on electric power alone. The BMW i8 Concept boats the dynamic appearance with its sophisticated concept behind the upward-swivelling doors that fixed to the A-pillars underlines the car’s sporting capability and opens up access to the front and rear seats at the same time. Inside, the sporting character of the BMW i8 Concept also continues into the interior. The BMW i8 Concept is a sports car for a new generation with pure, emotional and sustainable design.