Facts about BMW i8 Hybrid
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In many markets, the BMW i8 could travel a limited range on electric power alone, enabling zero-emission urban driving without the combustion engine.
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Styled by BMW's DesignworksUSA team, the i8 drew inspiration from the Vision EfficientDynamics concept car first unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show.
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Carbon fiber reinforced plastic was used extensively in the BMW i8's passenger cell, keeping overall vehicle weight remarkably low for a hybrid sports car.
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A combined system output of around 357 horsepower allowed the BMW i8 to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in approximately 4.2 seconds.
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Produced from 2014 to 2020, the BMW i8 featured a distinctive gull-wing door design that became one of its most recognizable visual traits.
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The BMW i8 combines a turbocharged three-cylinder combustion engine with an electric motor, giving it a plug-in hybrid powertrain in a sports car body.