The BMW i8 Spyder Concept is a plug-in hybrid powered by a transmission of Elah combines a gasoline combustion engine and electric motor for high performance. Together, weight minimization of the car, center of gravity and finely judged balance low, along with a combined system output of 260 kW (354 HP), promise unsurpassed dynamic capability, exceptional efficiency and driving pleasure rampant.
The BMW i8 Spyder Concept is also based on the innovative architecture LifeDrive. Intelligent lightweight design, which covers the use of innovative materials has allowed the inevitable extra weight of the transmission system of high-powered hybrid to be annulled in its entirety.