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 2019 BMW i8 Coupe can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in just 4.2 seconds with a top speed of 249 kmph.

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.