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Its thrilling in a way that few cars can achieve without speed. Both locals and travelers know that milani exotic car rentals is atlantas leading bmw i8 roadster rental company. It looked as if bmw had plucked a car right out of the future and set it down on our public roads. We have 90 bmw i8 vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 73 1owner cars, and 86 personal use cars. New bmw i8 plugin hybrid adds roadster variant, and power. Remembering the bmw i8, the extinct hybrid from a future. Feb 07, 2017 andretti formula e driver antonio felix da costa drives the bmw i8 through nevadas stunning scenery, taking in the ghost towns and dusty plains of the silver state. Oct 21, 2016 from its conceptcar styling to its laser headlights, the bmw i8 is a sight to behold. Bmw s i8 draws more than a little inspiration from the i8 concept that made its debut at the frankfurt motor show in 2011. On the other hand if youre a companycar driver, the picture changes because the i8s benefit in kind, which depends on co2, is so much lower. Since then, he has been on official duty in the bmw i8 safety car, and since may 2019, in the bmw i8 roadster safety car. An electric car when stuck in traffic and a gasburning supercar on canyon roads such as angeles crest, the i8 s styling is even a perfect match for the town. The 2015 bmw i8 hybrid sports car is a wild exercise in road car technology, combining a carbon fiber passenger cell and aluminum frame construction with a.

There are currently 9 used bmw i8 vehicles available on carzone select a year from the list below to obtain a list of used bmw i8 vehicles for your selected year. This tremendously reimagined bmw i8 race car sports an m3. This is fitting, because everyone who sees the i8 assumes it is, in fact, from the future. When it was first launched back in 2014, it was an instant head turner.

Bmw i8 coupe and i8 roadster features and pricing bmw usa. By all standards measures of beauty, the bmw i8 is a stunning car to look at. Apr 27, 2015 a bmw i8 plugin hybrid sports car is displayed during the launch of the bmw i8 at bmw world on june 5, 2014, in munich. We have 90 bmw i8 vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 73. Jan 05, 2016 bmw i is presenting bmw i8 mirrorless at the ces 2016 in las vegas this is the first time a camera monitor system has been launched that offers bmw drivers a pioneering form of rear view with. Photo by joerg kochgetty images but in some ways the bmw is undeniably.

Read our full test and see photos at car and driver. Explore the features and specifications of the bmw i8 coupe and i8 roadster. From its conceptcar styling to its laser headlights, the bmw i8 is a sight to behold. Bmw freshened the i8 coupe and introduced a roadster version in 2018. The bmw i8 is a fantastic blend of supercar performance with hybrid fuel economy thats literally impossible to combine in any other car for anywhere near its price. Sure, its quick, but it wont set track records or quartermile times. Find information on transmission, engine type, drivetrain, warranty, and more. It was also the first sports car, the first hybrid, the first to be constructed even partially from carbon fiber, and of course the first car.

Overall, car and driver gave the bmw i8 four out of five stars, mostly for its design and performance and that is quite high praise. Bmw i8 exotic car rental atlanta ga rent a bmw i8 atlanta ga. See our complete guide to bmw i8 recharging at home and in public charging stations. Bmw will stop making its hyperfuturistic sports car, the i8. Oct 30, 2018 this tremendously reimagined bmw i8 race car sports an m3 v8 and sounds killer this production lookalike forgoes the hybrid system for a raucous powerplant sourced from bmw s e92 m3.

The sleek i8 is considered to be one of the most progressive sports cars of our time, since it combines the dynamic performance of a grand tourer with the fuel efficiency of a small car. The 2015 bmw i8 is a groundbreaking new sports coupe with a plugin hybrid powertrain that delivers several driving personalities from which the. Sep 15, 2015 the 2015 bmw i8 hybrid sports car is a wild exercise in road car technology, combining a carbon fiber passenger cell and aluminum frame construction with a gasolineelectric hybrid system that. The i8 is part of bmw s electric fleet project i being marketed as a new subbrand, bmw i. As a plugin hybrid, this revolutionary vehicle combines the power of a twinpower turbo engine and the efficiency of an all electric motor for an exhilarating driving experience thats every bit bmw. Bmw is ending production of the i8 sports car, six years after its introduction. Bmws i8 roadster is a daily driver in supercars clothing. Together with the bmw i3, the i8 is a part of the companys project i. Jan 10, 2017 adventures in the bmw i8 are never a dull moment. The production car is almost identical, with the same long, low. Read more and find exclusive test figures at car and driver.

Search preowned bmw i8 listings to find the best local deals. Aug 12, 20 considering all the other advantages, you simply cannot ignore or say no to the i8. The hybrid sports car gets airbags in front for driver and front passenger, head bags are provided for all four outer seats and side bags for driver and copassengers. Very few vehicles do that more right now than the bmw i8 roadster. This bmw i8 has less than 2,000 actual miles, and the sole owner has also been the cars only driver. The i8 is a futuristic coupe from bmw that was one of the first performance hybrids to hit the market back in 2015. Bmws i8 draws more than a little inspiration from the i8 concept that made its debut at the frankfurt motor show in 2011. The bmw i8 is a lovely vehicle to drive even though its lacking. Nov 29, 2017 new bmw i8 plugin hybrid adds roadster variant, and power.

Bmw knows a thing or two about building cars that combine good looks and performance. All the vehicles manufactured for this project are sold under the new brand bmw i. Considering all the other advantages, you simply cannot ignore or say no to the i8. This tremendously reimagined bmw i8 race car sports an m3 v8. The era of hybrid and electric cars is upon us, and few luxury car manufacturers have embraced these new technologies with the brilliance of bmw. A convertible variant called the i8 spyder is expected to arrive. Its unique looks distinguish it from all other cars out there thanks to its. After many years as a safety car driver in the fia world touring car championship, he switched to formula e in 2014. Nov 09, 2018 very few vehicles do that more right now than the bmw i8 roadster.

On my last text asking if they are still interested in selling me the car. Ergonomically oriented tactile controls, plus a standard 8. Thanks to bmw s globally unique recycling concept, new cfrp components can be constructed from castoffs expending fewer resources for each new i8. We have 52 2017 bmw i8 vehicles for sale that are reported. A car ahead of its time, the bmw i8 has remained almost the same on the exterior since 2014, with a minor facelift in 2018, and it still manages to look futuristic with sharp and angular styling. The twoseat bmw i8 roadster shares similar dimensions with the coupe, while sporting a cruiseready retractable soft top. The bmw i8 was honored in 2014 by automobile for being best design of the year. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. The 2020 bmw i8 boasts outsidethebox styling and a plugin powertrain that saves fuel, but it lacks the performance of more exotic sports cars. The bmw i8 was not only the first bmw i ever drove. Jul 10, 2019 the bmw i8 is a lovely vehicle to drive even though its lacking. And the driver can choose which mode to use for any given tripsomething other cars in the bmw i8s price range cant offer.

Renewable energy powers the production of the bmw i8 at the bmw factory in leipzig one of the worlds most sustainable car manufacturing plants. We have 52 2017 bmw i8 vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 46 1owner cars, and 51 personal use cars. The bmw i8 is a plugin hybrid sports car developed by bmw. A bmw i8 plugin hybrid sports car is displayed during the launch of the bmw i8 at bmw world on june 5, 2014, in munich. Get the latest updates on bmw i8 mpg, range, charging, and fueling. He conveys that the mileage was accumulated while going to and from car shows. This tremendously reimagined bmw i8 race car sports an m3 v8 and sounds killer this production lookalike forgoes the hybrid system for a raucous powerplant sourced from bmws e92 m3. Does the bmw i8 hybrid sports car work as a daily driver. Its an icon of progress an extraordinary evolution of the ultimate driving machine. However, judging the bmw i8 by standard criteria might be. Bmw i8 desert drifting racing driver antonio felix da costa. The 2015 bmw i8 hybrid sports car is a wild exercise in road car technology, combining a carbon fiber passenger cell and aluminum frame construction with a gasolineelectric hybrid system that comprises a turbocharged threecylinder engine in the back and an electric motor up front. The i8 s three sources of powera midmounted 228hp turbo inlinethree and ac motor and a stronger 129hp ac motor up frontare the same as in the european car, but this federalized i8 weighed 3484 pounds, about 100 more than either of the other previously tested cars. With both engines working, the i8 is an allwheeldrive car.

A supercar thats got one foot in the future and the other in the now. We took a trip to the future and managed to test bmw s new i8. Bmw i8 prototype first drive by car and driver autoevolution. Hybrid and ev technology has come a long way in 6 years. The trio of power sources combines for a total of 369 horsepower, capable of driving all four wheels. For 2017, bmw is releasing the i8 protonic red edition, a limitedrun special edition model with only 100 units coming to the u. Bmw i is presenting bmw i8 mirrorless at the ces 2016 in las vegas this is the first time a camera monitor system has been launched that offers bmw drivers a. Car and driver were lucky enough to drive it around bmws test track in france and share their thoughts on the. Learn about the new bmw 360 electric homecharging solution package and the convenient chargenow cashless charging and payment card for bmw i series owners.