New BMW i8 review, test drive
When petrol starts to run out, there’s a big concern that there will be no enjoyable sportscars left. BMW shows us that there is hope yet.
Published on Sep 19, 2013 09:38:00 PM
Tech Specs
| Performance | Petrol |
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| 0-100 | 4.5 secs (claimed) |
| Price | Petrol |
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| Price Range Ex-showroom - Delhi | Rs 1.2 crore (est, ex-showroom) |
| Engine | Petrol |
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| Engine Installation | Mid, transverse, RWD (petrol engine); front transverse,FWD (electric motor) |
| Hybrid type | 3 cyls, 1499cc , turbo petrol, with electric motor and power generator |
| Power | 357bhp (combined) |
| Torque to Weight Ratio (Nm/tonne) | 58.06kgm (combined |
| Transmission | Petrol |
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| No of Gears | 6-speed auto (petrol engine) 2-speed auto (electric motor) |
| Efficiency | Petrol |
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| Tank size (lts) | 42 litres |
| Body | Petrol |
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| Weight (kg) | 1490kg (estimated) |
| Suspension | Petrol |
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| Front | Independent double wishbones, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Rear | independent, multi link, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Brakes | Petrol |
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| Front | Ventilated discs |
| Rear | Ventilated discs |
| Dimensions | Petrol |
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| Length (mm) | 4689mm |
| Width (mm) | 1942mm |
| Height (mm) | 1293mm |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2800mm |
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