BMW's next-generation flagship car "BMW i8" that combines fuel economy and performance

BMW developed to aim for future mobilityBMW i"Flagship model of the series"BMW i8"Was released at Tokyo Motor Show 2013.

New BMW i8
http://www.bmw.co.jp/jp/ja/newvehicles/i/i8/2013/showroom/

I8 is the first mass-produced hybrid sports car by BMW.




The predecessor of i8 is the concept car "BMW Vision EfficientDynamics".


The front mask and the side step line etc. follow the image of the concept model.





Full length 4689 mm, full width 1942 mm, total height 1293 mm.


Tire size is F195 / 50R20, R215 / 45R20.


CFRP is adopted as the main material of exterior, vehicle weight is 1490 kg.


Combination of 1499 cc inline three cylinder twin turbo rear engine 231 ps (rear wheel drive) + electric motor 131 ps (front wheel drive).


A motor is mounted under the hood.



Despite over 360ps over engine + motor combined, fuel economy achieved amazing litter 40km / h.




Do a rear view of powerful.





Design considering aerodynamics flowing from the A pillar through the roof to the rear.



Swing top type "scissor door".



Interior that the asymmetric center console is impressive.