The 2020 BMW i8 boasts outside-the-box styling and a plug-in powertrain that saves fuel, but it lacks the performance of more exotic sports cars.

BMW offers a single powertrain in the i8. It mates a turbocharged 1.5-liter three-cylinder gas engine with an 11.6-kWh battery pack and two electric motors.

The 2020 BMW i8 boasts outside-the-box styling and a plug-in powertrain that saves fuel, but it lacks the performance of more exotic sports cars.

The i8 M—or whatever BMW decides to call its next-generation hybrid sports car—will be all-new for the 2026 model year.

Oct 21, 2016 · 2016 BMW i8 Tested! From its concept-car styling to its laser headlights, the hybrid-electric BMW i8 is a sight to behold. By K.C. Colwell Published: Oct 21, 2016

Apr 27, 2020 · The next-generation BMW i8 hybrid sports car will place a greater emphasis on performance. It will use a powerful plug-in-hybrid powertrain with up to 600 horsepower.

The BMW i8 isn’t the fastest supercar by any means, nor is it the greenest choice for anyone who wants long-distance EV range. But when it comes to head-turning design this BMW plug-in hybrid is ...

The i8 mates a turbocharged 1.5-liter three-cylinder gas engine with a 7.1-kWh battery pack and two electric motors. The engine pairs to a six-speed automatic transmission, while the electric ...

Apr 30, 2018 · A fabric-roofed edition of the BMW i8 arrives alongside a mild styling refresh and upgraded electric drive system for 2019. Read our first-drive impressions of the new i8 roadster at Car and Driver.

Aug 9, 2013 · With its 228 ponies added to the mix, the 3300-pound i8 moves out smartly. BMW claims a 0-to-60 time of fewer than 4.5 seconds; with the gas engine making satisfyingly guttural sounds, the i8 ...