Based on the concept and prototype on test tracks, i8 will be open dihedral structure, similar to the McLaren 12C.
The second image for a clearer view of the interior. An electronic clock speed, three-spoke steering wheel that it brought many lines of the future, though the interior will be upgraded from the current BMW.
The style of the production version i8 will differ significantly from the two concept versions have appeared previously, but it retains the overall shape, and especially the small spoiler front wheel helps control airflow above the wheels to reduce drag.
At the rear, it also retains the basic outline concept. Airflow is transferred to the rear wheels, under spoilers have greater intakes. The system's center chassis is made from aluminum i8, as well as most front and rear suspension systems. The entire body shell is named "Life Module" BMW is made from carbon fiber, produced by a CO2 plant in Washington state.
Design brings aerodynamics, i8 not just a miniature Audi R8, it is a high-performance supercar. I8 will be equipped with rear-wheel drive, 3-cylinder turbocharged engine, 1.5 liter, 215 horsepower and offers 298Nm of torque. Front wheel will be mounted 128-hp electric motor.
The "i" of BMW will include two types, i8 will provide the market before, and the next, a battery-powered city car i3 only cost about $ 54,000. Meanwhile, the unit price was about $ 155,000 i8.
With either engine, 4 wheel drive, the car has a total capacity of 348 hp and 550nm of torque. It is expected to reach i8 0-100km.h speed within 4.6 seconds. In front-wheel drive mode, using electric vehicles equipped with lithium-ion battery pack. Being able to run about 22 miles without using gasoline, the battery bars are located along the chassis.
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