BMW i8 2015

The 2015 BMW i8 is an exotic sports car that is powered by two motors, each responsible for its own axis, making this car a hybrid AWD. Its appearance makes it the exotic car segment.

On the front, there is the familiar but still different two front doors, both adorned with a blue stripe. The LED lights in 2015 BMW I8 unlike any other you've seen before. The front bumper looks very aggressive, especially with sloping hood and openings in the bottom. And I like that big intake on the hood. The narrow edges have been added to improve fuel efficiency.

Viewed from the side, it can be seen that the production version has not retained full size windows as their prototype model. And the car is pretty low. I'm sure the designers chose this design to reduce air resistance and to boost fuel economy. Below the door there is a blue band, similar to those of the front doors. In fact, these blue stripes can also be found on the back, and are part of the style of the 2015 BMW i8. This is a nice touch such. Stripes above two U shaped rear lights at the bottom can be seen quad exhaust tips.

Interior Styling
Inside, the instrument panel shows the outline progress of the latest models of the brand. Luxurious materials were used for the interior of the 2015 BMW i8, as a combination of leather and hard plastic. The seats and dashboard are colored in shades of olive leaf, but there is also a selection of darker colors. Believe it or not from the outside, there is plenty of room for four people. This exotic vehicle features 2 +2 seating arrangement. The seats are very light and carbon fiber is used everywhere in the car confirms the character of this sporty model.

Engine and Performance
The new 2015 BMW i8 a small 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine, which is turbocharged with BMW TwinPower technology used. It can produce 231 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque, and is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. This petrol engine is responsible for moving the rear wheels, and placed just above the rear axle.

There is another engine, an electric motor located in the front. This engine provides additional 131 hp and 184 pound-feet of torque. It is responsible for moving the front wheels, which makes this sports car a traction on all four wheels. The electric motor is coupled to a transmission of two stages, and draws energy from the lithium-ion battery, which in turn can be recharged using a standard electrical outlet when the car is parked. Despite the fact that only 362 i8 total horsepower, which can reach a speed of 60 mph (~ 100 kmh) in only 4.4 second, when both motors are involved develops. The manufacturer has also announced a top speed of 155 mph (~ 250 kmh) when the gasoline engine works alone.

BMW i8 2015
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