The BMW i8 has already established a benchmark for performance in the plug-in hybrid space. The new model year brings a drivetrain update with more power and increased driving range. It also brings the topless variant - the i8 Roadster - to the party.
After a somewhat successful debut of the all-electric i3, now it's the turn of the brand-shaping i8 sports hybrid. The car aims to be green, but more importantly it wants to take pole position as BMW's newest and most compelling sports car. Yes a green supercar if you will.
The delivery of the BMW i8 will commence from June this year and the European markets will be among the first to see them on the road. While production of the i8 is set to start in April, the company had started taking pre-orders for the car ever since mid 2013.
BMW has stumped us as it will be the first manufacturer worldwide to offer a production vehicle equipped with headlamps featuring the laser light concept.
What's unique about the i8 Starlight Edition and the i3s Starlight Edition is that it is based on the use of gold dust with a purity of nearly 24 carats.
The BMW i8 first made its debut in the concept form almost eight years ago and is one of the more envious sports cars of modern times. While the i8 Coupe has been around for a while now, the German auto giant has dropped the sheets off the production spec i8 Roadster, which is the drop-top convertible version of the hybrid coupe.
BMW will be launching the plug-in hybrid i8 Roadster in 2018. The final tests are being run by the company and the i8 Roadster models are all set for production as well. The car will be showcased at the upcoming L.A Auto Show.
BMW had officially unveiled the 2018 version of the hybrid i8 roadster in July, with changes to its mainly to its looks and a tuned up electric motor to extract more power and efficiency from the hybrid sportscar.
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