BMW has created not only one of the most amazing sports cars I’ve ever seen, but they made one that’s a plug in hybrid. It’s called the BMW i8. This car has been shown for the last few years, but only as a concept. Now they are ready to produce them for mass sale next year. The price tag in the U.S. will be about $135,700. Start saving those pennies! Well worth it both for “green-ness” and its one of the very few cars to have almost the same style and design between concept and production models. Trust me, that’s a rare thing in the auto industry.
Here’s BMW’s official i8 launch video:
http://youtu.be/m3JAtvsqfF8
| Engine | 1.5L turbocharged Inline-3gasoline[4] |
|---|---|
| Electric motor | 98 kW (131 hp)[4] |
| Battery | 7.1 kWh lithium-ion battery[5] |
| Range | 500 km (310 mi) in Comfort mode[6] 600 km (370 mi) in Eco Pro mode[4] |
| Electric range | 37 km (23 mi)[5] |