BMW i8 Hybrid Sports Model Noticed in Germany

Exceptionally masked BMW i8 hybrid sports model was noticed being tested in Munich. It is the BMW’s first hybrid sports model and will be released by 2014 on sale. It will come out as the second car from the German’s I sub-brand. The vehicle was first showed at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show together with the i3 electric urban car, and attracted giant attention and appreciation of visitors and critics.

The genuine model supports two different drive systems - an electric motor and an internal combustion engine. The electric motor runs together with an internal 1.5 litre three cylinder petrol engine. The engine is placed at the back and connected to a dual clutch gearbox.

The brand did its best to lower the overall weight, reducing the centre of gravity and well balanced sports model to couple with a combined drive systems works out solid 354hp. This accelerates the vehicle from 0-100 km/h only in five seconds. The vehicle remains stable at a top speed of 250kmph.  The brand claims a total fuel economy after testing the European cycle of less than 3.9 litre/100 km. The new i8 hybrid sports model is fully a future car. The 2+2 seat sports model has a low slung and aerodynamic appeal, including the ultramodern doors.