2013 BMW i8

2013 BMW i8

The BMW i8 Concept can travel up to 22 miles on electric power alone for zero-emissions motoring. After the battery is depleted, the gasoline motor will kick in. In the European cycle, the car returns three liters per 100 kilometers or approximately 87 mpg (expect the EPA rating to be much lower). The lithium-polymer rechargeable battery takes just two and half hours on a conventional power socket. This is faster than many hybrid / electric cars offered by other manufacturers, but remember that the i8 doesn’t contain a huge battery pack. The concept held a six-gallon fuel tank for a total extended range of up to 435 miles. BMW did not specify the total range for the production car.

Vehicle Specs

Base Price               $150,000 (estimated)

Engine                      1.5-liter turbocharged I-3

Horsepower                       349 hp

Torque                     406 lb-ft

Transmission                     Not available

0–60 mph               4.6 seconds

Top Speed               155 mph (limited)

Weight                      3,263 lb

Length                      182 inches