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

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Tech Specs

Performance	Petrol
0-100	4.5 secs (claimed)
Price	Petrol
Price Range Ex-showroom - Delhi	Rs 1.2 crore (est, ex-showroom)
Engine	Petrol
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
No of Gears	6-speed auto (petrol engine) 2-speed auto (electric motor)
Efficiency	Petrol
Tank size (lts)	42 litres
Body	Petrol
Weight (kg)	1490kg (estimated)
Suspension	Petrol
Front	Independent double wishbones, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear	independent, multi link, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Brakes	Petrol
Front	Ventilated discs
Rear	Ventilated discs
Dimensions	Petrol
Length (mm)	4689mm
Width (mm)	1942mm
Height (mm)	1293mm
Wheelbase (mm)	2800mm

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