2014 BMW i8 is a new type of high performance, high price cut of “ultimate machine” conduct of the Bavarian brand .It promises not only to be fast and provide exceptional maneuverability, but also as a remarkably low fuel consumption in appropriate circumstances, measures course.Following i3.But calls i8 coupe another i3 that those who want fast performance in a lightweight car without fuel consumption and the engine of a public 8 V or 10 V with i8 coupe turbochargers.The multiple sports is equipped with two fully independent front powertrains.Up supplied from a battery to power the front wheels of the engine power turbo 1.5-liter three-cylinder rear-wheels.Two years electric motor later, the car had become the BMW i8 Concept, which was presented at the Frankfurt Motor Company show.The 2011 also showed i8 Concept Spyder, indicating that the i8 be offered both a hardtop coupe and outdoor convertible.In 2011 car, which was much closer to the production version, the diesel engine original concept had been replaced by a new gasoline engine is engine.2014 BMW i8 three cylinder 1.5 liter that was also used in the next generation MINI Coopers and a new front wheel drive BMW model.2014 BMW i8 at lower in urban areas and zero emissions speeds, the i8 will last up to 20 miles solely on electric power from a lithium ion battery pack located 7.1 kilowatt hours in the tunnel between the two car seats.

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At is higher for longer distances and speeds, the engine of 231 horse power of torque 236 lb ft at the rear wheels.Combined lead with 131 horsepower electric motor driving the front wheels separately, the total combined output of 362 hp BMW i8 is .IN the i8 can accelerate to 60 mph in just 4.4 seconds.For acceleration and maximum power, both engines can work together, so the i8 coupe AWD some called a “supercar”. In this mode, the i8 is what engineers set of wheels.The engines are so closely linked that the electric motor is granted to compensate the power loss during the gear motor changes.It gasoline is a new original design of a sports coupe and the BMW i8 brings a style to match their design language is similar to novelty.Its 2014 BMW i3 urban electric car a sedan five stile doors is powered by 80 to 100 miles on a built-in battery in the coupe i8 floor.But is small, sleek and sporty in the i3 is short, rectum and capacious.And in all cases, the i8 coupe rear “wings” to look even more strange that the tone of the two cars are built in two parts: a platform of aluminum holds the battery, the electric motor, and other components of the propulsion system, and that a body of carbon fiber reinforced plastic CFRP is at the top. The suit is lightweight, durable, and edgy with BMW about to become the leading car manufacturer in the world to use carbon fiber in mass to be around 3000 pounds, maybe a little more.The result is a light and fast cut that BMW says it will accelerate from 0-62 mph in less than 5 seconds and reach a top speed of over 150 mph. In the department of adhesion, Tesla continues to surprise, able to stop from 60 mph clip one foot shorter than the BMW 102 feet before 103.2014 BMW i8 bend them around, however, and the more balanced light takes i8 front, side generate 0.94 g of 0.91 Tesla at the handle. 2014 BMW i8 that the curves of the BMW benefit allowed to bring a little more speed through the ends of our figure eight course, while all-wheel drive has helped make their way more quickly, benefiting April 5 MPH corner model S exits.

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This joined in a thin pipe 24.6 24.8 0.2 seconds with a draw long lat g / GPA 0.80.Again incredibly closely the performance of this vehicle is to shoot types.Let BMW head by the slimmest of margins.Pop shifter down in the drive, then left to activate Sport mode by turning the orange indicators and exchange of the battery meter using a suitable tachometer and click gas.Any on fears that this car apart from the lack of enthusiasm to drive your brother i3 went quickly rest.The BMW i8 is affordable alternative to the Porsche 918, Ferrari or McLaren P1 LaDitto, returning a percentage considerably in high performance cars “that the report of the purchase price predicted. Editor Lieberman gushed: “I love the fact that carbon fiber tubs ultra-rigid steering.Think McLaren 650S have in a car, Alfa Romeo 4C, and fulfill XL1.Slop Volkswagen Super Miler is the distribution / 49/51 weight percent before giving back the exotic perfect management i8 sports car, with thanks again to the very small rigid frame or no charge for the ride quality. blows are absorbed with suppleness.In strange fact, most of us have led us the length of the car before studying performance figures and were a bit surprised to discover that many of the calm, cool, collected car gets down.It it is difficult to believe that a lowered suspension, 3.378 pounds of carbon fiber car with a turbocharged, four-wheel drive and two electric motors that draw only £ 9.3 per horse overall strength of the system and heritage torque multiplication six-speed “just could not run and hide a large standing 4.633 pounds (11.1 kilos per horsepower) electric rear hatch pull with a single speed transmission  but really can not. The maximum torque at 0 rpm Tesla becomes a big hole-shot and moves to 20 inches beyond the i8 to 30 mph. In fact, reached 60 mph before i8 8 centimeters, although slower than the 3.8-second time i8 0.1 seconds. 2014 BMW i8 for the quarter mile, the Tesla is running lever speed, so the speed trap drag i8 years, but time is still close 12.5 seconds at 108.4 mph compared to 12.4 Networks 357 matching 112.1.2014 BMW i8 this i8 of the total power and 420 lb ft of torque. BMW says the i8 duo move the rear wheel from zero to 60 mph in 4.2 seconds on its way to the top of electric-only speed of 75 mph and 155 mph electronically limited speed.

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How true power reaches the wheels depends up to 37 miles per hour before adding in power since engine.EcoPro gas is more conservative and limit the amount of energy is sucked by functions such as air conditioning. For driving in pure electric mode, it affects eDrive, which gives you about 22 miles range.But the best way to play is with the i8 in its Sport mode. This is also where the car had its day more efficient charging. Sport mode stiffens the steering and adaptive suspension, transmission rates of change causes more eager gas and let the electric motor.At speed the i8 held firmly to the road and feels neutral corner. When yields are contracted, the BMW feels lighter than expected, as it weighs almost as much as the Toyota Camry.But these slow corners also linked i8, largely thanks to the narrow tires BMW took over the car. Although optional performance have been, this rubber was too focused on being efficient and gave up its control on the road too much easily.Also changers paddle manual mode and automatic six-speed transmission throttle blipping inspire small rapid changes engine behind you, the car automatically goes up to about 6500 rpm and deny that retrograde when the engine accelerates too high.2014 BMW i8 aggressive driving in the canyons of Malibu is hoped that the Sport + mode that comes in many other BMW, but the truth, we drove stronger than most of its target buyers. The steering felt too light the desired curve average trust, and throttle does not respond quickly enough for fast output turns.In regular daily driving, the i8 is highly refined. 2014 BMW i8 duck in style gull wing door open and go to the main foyer in a cabin that looks like brand new BMW  just one that is much harder to get in and out.

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