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The BMW i8 Concept and the fascinating approach that underpins it embody the vision of a sustainable contemporary sports car brought to life.

BMW i8 sees the LifeDrive architecture concept adapted to suit the vehicle’s sports car character – i.e. primed to deliver leading performance and sharp dynamics. This interpretation of the LifeDrive concept takes its cues from the innovative hybrid concept of the BMW i8 Concept, which links up an electric drive system at the front axle wîth a combustion engine over the rear wheels to lay on an unparalleled driving experience.

Its innovative plug-in hybrid concept combines the modified electric drive system from the BMW i3 Concept – 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 (comparable to a bmw 330ci). The electric motor in the BMW i8 Concept is a full-capability unit which can also power the car on its own, if required. However, working in tandem allows the two drive systems to display their respective talents to the full, delivering the performance of a sports car but the fuel consumption of a small car.

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5 Responses »

  1. nice car…, hope it wil go live..

  2. Wow, supersports rent car. Very niceconcept!

  3. Shut up and take my money.

  4. Love the style! Love the class. Wish I could test drive one, to see if I love how it feels.

  5. Incredible CAR!
    Allways stay’s on my mind!!!

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