BMW i8: The Future of Supercars?


BMW has innovated the supercar industry with the i8.  Introducing a hybrid supercar at a relatively low price is going to change the market.  With European nations tightening up on exhaust regulations, hybrid supercars are going to become even more popular throughout Europe.  The BMW i8 is a fan-favorite car for numerous reasons, and we are going to try and outline several of those in this article.

The most stunning feature of the i8 is appearance.  The i8 is hands down one of the most beautiful cars ever built.  You will be hard pressed to find someone who does not love this sleek and modern BMW.  The i8 is also one of few cars to actually look like the concept car that it was designed from.  The beautiful leather interior is eco-friendly, as it's crafted from recycled fabrics.  The front seats are fairly spacious, but the rear seats are quite cramped.  Bringing this car together are the beautiful butterfly doors that are beloved by car fanatics across the globe.

The BMW i8 is also outfitted with lots of cool technology.  It features an 8.8 inch mounted screen that displays the BMW’s iDrive infotainment system.  The car also comes standard with 3 stage heated seats, a heads up display, an 11-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, automatic 2-zone climate control, and park distance control.

What most supercar fans care about is the performance.  While the BMW i8 might be overshadowed by traditional supercars, it is definitely special for its hybrid counterparts.  While a 1.5-liter turbocharged 3-cylinder engine that generates 228 horsepower seems quite disappointing for a supercar, the electric motor generates another 129.  This allows for a total of 357 bhp and 420 lb-ft of torque through all four wheels.  The i8 is able to accelerate to 62 MPH in 4.4 seconds and, and it the computer limits the i8 to a top speed of 155 MPH.  What is impressive about the i8 is the 92mpg, and it offers a total driving range of 310 miles.  It takes 1.5 to 2 hours to fully charge, but the engine charges during braking which eliminates the need to charge it frequently.

The BM i8 is a revolutionary supercar built to make hybrid supercars more affordable.  Despite a retail value over $100,000, it still comes in much cheaper than its competition.  Hybrids may be the future of supercars, especially where exhaust regulations are very strict, and the i8 is pushing the boundaries in that regard.

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