Overview
Armed with a 1.5L turbo inline-3 plug-in-hybrid and a 7.1 kWh battery, fused to a 6-speed automatic transmission, the 2015 BMW i8 Coupe makes 357 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque. Standalone, the engine makes 228 horsepower while the electric motor manages 129 horsepower. This powertrain helps the 2015 BMW i8cover 0-60 in 4.5 seconds. You can drive the BMW i8for 15 miles on the electric system alone, making it good for small trips in the city. Combined, the BMW i8achieves an impressive 76 mpge while getting 28mpg from the traditional engine alone. With a base price of MSRP of $136,500, the BMW i8 makes a formidable competitor in the midsize coupe segment. There are no direct competitors but the Porsche Panamera S E Hybrid sits the closest with the sedan bodytype.
