BMW i8 Launched; Features and Highlight

The German luxury carmaker BMW has launched the country’s first hybrid sportscar at a price tag of Rs 2.29 Crore. As the i8 carries the hybrid nameplate, it thus carries a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine coupled with an electric motor. Lets find out all about this masterpiece.

Exterior Dimensions

•  Length - 4689 mm
•  Width - 1942 mm
•  Height - 1291 mm
•  Wheelbase-2800 mm
•  Unladen weight  - 1,485kg
•  Boot Space - 154-litres
•  Tyre size - Front - 195/50 R20 - Rear - 215/45 R20 Alloy Wheels
•  Fuel tank Capacity - 42 liters
•  Ground Clearance- 117mm

Exterior Features

•  LED headlights with extended contents
•  Locking wheel Bolts
•  Heat protection glazing
•  Rain sensor and automatically activated driving lights
•  Electrically adjustable ORVMs with automatic anti-dazzle functionality

Colors

•  Crystal White pearl effect with highlight BMW I Blue
•  Protonic Blue with highlight Frozen Grey metallic
•  Sophisto Grey brilliant effect with BMW i Blue highlight
•  Ionic Silver with highlight BMW I Blue

Interior Features

• Automatic Climate control with 2-zone control
•  Three ambient lighting designs using LED
•  Armrest front, foldable with integrated storage compartment
•  Multifunction Sport leather steering wheel with BMW I emblem
•  Seat adjustment electrical for driver & front passenger
•  Heated seats for driver and front passenger
•  HiFi loudspeaker system Harman Kardon (360 W, 11 loudspeakers)
•  Extended Bluetooth with audio streaming, voice control, office functions and contact photo display
•  Navigation system Professional with 3D maps
•  Park Distance Control (PDC), front and rear
•  iDrive Touch controller with handwriting recognition with 26cm full colour display and integrated hard drive for maps and audio files
•  Digital instrument cluster with 22cm full colour display

Safety Features

• Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Brake Assist
• Airbags: - Front Airbags for driver and front passenger - Head airbags for all 4 outer seats - Side airbags for driver and front passenger
• Acoustic protection for pedestrians
• Cornering Brake Control (CBC)
• Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) including Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)
• Electric parking brake
•  ISOFIX child seat mounting

Engine and Performance

•  Engine: 1.5 litre, 3 cylinder, turbo petrol engine coupled with an electric motor
•  Maximum power output: 356bhp
•  Peak Torque: 570Nm
•  Transmission: 6-Speed AT and 2 Speed AT for Electric Motor 
•  Fuel economy: 2.1-litres per 100kms
•  Co2 Emission: 49G/KM
•  Acceleration: 0-100 kmph in 4.4 seconds
•  Top Speed: 250 kmph

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