2014 BMW i8

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1.5L 3cyl Turbo Gas / Electric Hybrid 6A

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The BMW i8 plug-in hybrid is the production version of the BMW Vision Efficient Dynamics concept unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show and has an all-electric range of 35 kilometres (22 mi). Production of both plug-in electric cars is scheduled to start in Leipzig in 2013.[3] Powering the front wheels will be an electric motor (131 hp), while the rear wheels will make use of a 1.5-litre 3-cylinder gasoline engine (231 hp).[67] Zero to 60 mph sprint timings are estimated to be less than 4.5 seconds using both power sources.[4] The positioning of the motor and engine over the axles also makes it benefit from a 50/50 weight distribution.[67]BMW i8 plug-in hybridThe production version of the i8 was unveiled at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show.[68] BMW plans to sell the i8 in about 50 countries, with the U.S. expected to be the largest sales market. In Europe, the UK, Germany and France are expected to be the top markets.[69] Retail deliveries began in Germany in June 2014.[7] Deliveries to retail customers in the U.S. started in August 2014.[70]As of December 2015, global sales totaled 7,197 i8s, of which, 1,741 units were sold in 2014, and 5,456 in 2015.[50][51] In 2015 global sales of the BMW i8 exceeded the combined figure of all other hybrid sports cars produced by other manufacturers.[71] The United States is the leading market with 4,108 units delivered through October 2016,[72][53][73] followed by the UK with about 1,700 sold through October 2016[74], and Germany with 986 i8s registered through September 2016.[61][62][75] Since mid-2014 more than 10,000 BMW i8s have been sold worldwide by early November 2016, making the i8 the world's top selling plug-in electrified sports cars.[15]The BMW i8 Roadster concept was unveiled at the 2012 Beijing Auto Show. In October 2016, BMW announced that the roadster variant would be added to the BMW i lineup in 2018. The i8 roadster is expected to get a longer-range battery.[76]Life-Drive[edit]Both the i3 and i8 will benefit from BMW’s Life-Drive platform which makes use of light-weight materials.[2] Both cars will come with an aluminum chassis, and in the case of the i8, the windshield, top, doors and fenders are made from polycarbonate glass, with the body having a drag coefficient of 0.26.[77] 2014 BMW i8Luxury vehicleHorsepower: 357 hpTorque: 420 lb-ft instant TQ gas and ElectricRange: 15 mi battery-onlyEngine: 1.5 L 3-cylinderCurb weight: 3,455 lbsBattery: 7.1 kWh 355 V lithium-ionTransmission: 6-speed automatic.Drive: 4-wheel.Steering: Electronically assisted rack-and-pinion. BMW I8 Still has full warranty till 50k miles or 2019 CALL FOR MORE DETAILS 1(888)445-5226 or email Brandens@hillbankusa.comDealer 80390 Hillbank Motor Corp