This is the new BMW i8 Concept Spyder – and what a looker she is! The i8 Concept Spyder is designed to have sports car performance with the running costs associated with a city car. That would be a wonderful blend if the men and women of BMW could pull it off.
The information on the drivetrain direct from BMW is as follows:
A plug-in hybrid, the i8 Concept Spyder is powered by an eDrive drivetrain combining a high performance electric motor with a turbocharged, three-cylinder petrol engine. The lithium Ion batteries are stowed centrally for the benefit of weight distribution, and can be charged quickly from a domestic power socket. The i8 Concept Spyder uses a 131hp electric motor to power the front axle, and a 223hp turbocharged three-cylinder engine to power the rear axle. Both have been developed in-house by BMW. With its lightweight construction the combined power output of 354hp propels the Spyder from zero to 62mph in just 5.0 seconds and on to an electronically limited top speed of 155mph, yet delivers an outstanding combined fuel consumption of 94mpg.
Do you want one yet? Looking at the wonderful design aesthetics I doubt many of you would say no. Couple that to potential near 100 miles to the gallon and just about everyone will be queuing up at the BMW forecourts in order to place a deposit. BMW – PLEASE make this soon and give it a strong (read affordable) price point. You will be more than happy at the amount of orders I’m sure.
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