In total, the 2014–2018 BMW i8 produced 357 hp and 420 lb-ft of power. ... With the idea that many high-profile celebrities would opt for this feature, ...

The new BMW i8 plug-in electric supercar isn't set to make its official debut until September 10, when it will glide onto the Frankfurt Motor Show stage amidst a sea of flash photography. Of ...

The 2019 BMW i8 Roadster is a pug-in hybrid with looks that can still stop buyers in their tracks, but its battery-electric tech and inline three-cylinder engine are a step behind in this era.

Buyers will be able to order more conventional 20-inch wheels with wider 215/45 and 245/40 profile rubber -- as fitted to the i8 prototype we drove. ... 2015 BMW i8. On sale: April 2014.

Four-seats, carbon fiber construction, a mid-mounted three-cylinder engine, two transmissions and a pair of electric motors.The BMW i8 truly is an unusual car.Built as part of the company’s ...

The BMW i8 is one of the most exciting cars to spot in public, especially if you’re into modern exotics. That said, they need more power and a much better sound to match their style.

You see, in order to fit the i8, the rims have to be no wider than 8.5 inches. The standard model has only 7 inches in width and that’s an unusually narrow profile for 20-inch wheels. Usually ...

Gizmag has been following the development of BMW’s forward looking i8 plug-in hybrid for years. Now the fruits of that development labor have been revealed at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show with ...

I found the car trouble-free, except for the low-profile right rear tire, which kept losing air. If you’re looking at the i8, you should definitely give the 2019 Roadster a careful going over.

When I look at the engine and electric motor of the BMW i8, my first thought is, “this shouldn’t be fun to drive,” but it is. I guess when you break down the full spec sheet: 357 total hp ...

Dig deeper into the i8 literature and these are actually more representative of BMW's official expectations. Funnily enough that triple-digit combined figure has rather drowned that out though.