For BMW to make a sports car, that is also a hybrid is nothing less than revolutionary. The BMW i8 uses an all-electric motor and a TwinPower turbo engine to give it that BMW ultimate driving experience. With a full charge on the electric motor and a full tank of gas, the BMW i8 is capable of traveling up to 330 miles. The BMW i8 is a automobile like no other: built for the future, but available now. Quick Links: Performance | Driving Modes | Technology | Equipment | Specs | Pricing | Video + Test Drive (SABG UAE) Photos of the BMW i8 Credit: bankerwin / Shutterstock.com Watch The Test Drive Below or check out the quick links. Be sure to leave your thoughts below in the comments section. Performance Both both turbos purring, the BMW i8 can produce a whopping 357 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque. This means that if you were to stomp your foot on the accelerator your tires will burn out. Still, very impressive for what an electric motor can help produce. Its takes 4.2 seconds for the car to go from 0-60 mph. The head turner tops off at an impressive 155 mph. Quick Links: Performance | Driving Modes | Technology | Equipment | Specs | Pricing | Video + Test Drive (SABG UAE) Driving Modes There are four driving modes for the driver to choose from at their liking. Comfort mode provides your performance and fuel efficiency. Sport mode allows your electric motor to truly show its full potential. Eco Pro is the most efficient mode for highways and long drives that uses both the all-electric and hybrid modes. Lastly eDrive is the full electric mode that offers an emission-free top speed ride of 75 mph by getting its power from a lithium-ion battery pack mounted under the driver. Quick Links: Performance | Driving Modes | Technology | Equipment | Specs | Pricing | Video + Test Drive (SABG UAE) Technology BMW i8's come with an 8.8 in screen mounted on the dash. From here with an adjustable knob you can control your routes, entertainment, blu tooth connectivity, and climate control. Quick Links: Performance | Driving Modes | Technology | Equipment | Specs | Pricing | Video + Test Drive (SABG UAE) Equipment The standard i8 comes with cruise control, parking sensors, and as well as a navigation system that provides the most efficient routes for the car. On the other hand an optional features are having 360 degree camera system with collision warning, automatic braking in hard to maneuver situations and highbeem assistance. Quick Links: Performance | Driving Modes | Technology | Equipment | Specs | Pricing | Video + Test Drive (SABG UAE) Specs The curb weight is 3,585 and has an even 50/50 weight distribution. It takes about 3 and a half hours to charge the car with a 110-volt out let and 1.5 hours to charge the vehicle with a 220-volt outlet. Quick Links: Performance | Driving Modes | Technology | Equipment | Specs | Pricing | Video + Test Drive (SABG UAE) Pricing The vehicle starts at an MSRP of $140,700. Quick Links: Performance | Driving Modes | Technology | Equipment | Specs | Pricing | Video + Test Drive (SABG UAE) Test Drive AC Schnitzer i8 with SABG UAE Quick Links: Performance | Driving Modes | Technology | Equipment | Specs | Pricing | Video + Test Drive (SABG UAE)
AUTO CONVO