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For many years, BMW hadn’t come up with a typical sports car (except the Z4 Roadster and high-performance ‘M’ sedans). However, there is good news for all the BMW lovers out there. BMW has launched its new BMW i8 sports car series, and guess what? It’s different from the other sports cars.
This BMW i8 series comes with a combustion engine and hybrid eDrive technology. The BMW i8 series is one of the revolutionary cars introduced to provide exceptional performance coupled with a sleek and futuristic design.
Buying this amazing car comes with its own set of benefits. In this article, we have a detailed discussion of the BMW i8 series. So, if you want to know more about the car and its key aspects, continue reading this article.
The BMW i8 series was a part of BMW’s ‘Project i’ to create the latter as a separate brand. Initially, it was introduced as the Concept Vision Efficient Dynamics with the BMW i8 model first presented at the International Motor Show in 2009.
BMW i8 is the second model of the BMWi series, released in 2014 and 2015 in Germany and worldwide, respectively. The year 2015 is known as the model year of the BMW i8 series. With a glorious history, BMW started its journey to come up with the new BMW i8 series. That said, this sports car has some new and cool features for sports car enthusiasts. Let’s discuss those below.
The BMW i8 sedan is the perfect hybrid sports car with a petrolhead and high-tech hybrid drive system, making it environment-friendly.
The BMW i8 has everything, starting from a powerful turbocharged petrol engine and a high-tech electric motor working together to deliver outstanding performance and perfect styling.
But what’s new in the BMW i8 2023? Well, here are the key upgrades in the latest BMW i8 series.
The new BMW i8 sedan is made using aluminium composite carbon fibre and polycarbonate glass, making it very light and sturdy. Additionally, the car comes with front hinge scissor doors, making the interiors more accessible.
The series comes with an aerodynamic design technology that maximises efficiency and airflow. Besides, the car comes with futuristic and unique eye-popping styles. The BMW i8 offered in 2023 will be available as a coupe or a sunroof.
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BMW i8 series comes with all the latest features, such as automatic air conditioning, futuristic infotainment (Boost Pod), improved electric mile range, etc. The car also has some of the best safety features, such as dynamic damper control, brake energy regeneration, acoustic protection for pedestrians, cornering brake control, dynamic stability control, electric parking brake, etc.
The upcoming BMW i8 has a four-cylinder turbocharged gas and electric engine. The combined gas and electric power will offer 591 horsepower, far more than the i8's 369-hp output. The upgraded power engine will make the BMW i8 one of the futuristic high-performance cars in its price segment. The BMW i8's top speed is 250 km/hr.
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Comparison With Previous Models
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Specs |
BMW i8 2016 |
BMW i8 2020 |
BMW i8 2023 |
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Engine |
Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric |
Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric |
Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric |
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Fuel type |
Petrol/ Plug-In Electric |
Petrol/ Plug-In Electric |
Petrol/ Plug-In Electric |
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Horsepower |
357 hp @ 5800 rpm |
369 hp @ 5800 rpm |
369 hp @ 5800 rpm |
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Mileage |
47.45kmpl |
47.45kmpl |
47.45kmpl |
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Cylinders |
3 cylinders |
3 cylinders |
4 cylinders |
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Safety features |
Adaptive Headlights, Auto Headlamps, Automatic Headlight Range Control, Power Windows (Front Only), Defogger, etc. |
Adaptive Headlights, Auto Headlamps, Automatic Headlight Range Control, Power Windows (Front Only), Defogger, etc. |
Adaptive Headlights, Auto Headlamps, Automatic Headlight Range Control, Dynamic Damper Control, Acoustic Protection for Pedestrians, Power Windows (Front Only), Defogger, etc. |
BMW has an amazing history of creating playful shades of all colours inspired by the world’s most renowned racetracks. Some of these colours have been popular for many generations. The BMW i8 series is available in four different colours, which are:
Ionic silver and Sophisto grey are the most iconic colours among these. These colours offer better nighttime visibility and help hide scratches and dents. The latest BMW i8 is also available in the following colours:
The fuel efficiency and sustainable material utilisation such as Carbon-Fibre-Reinforced-Plastic, make the BMW i8 series more sustainable and environmentally friendly. The BMW i8 sedan is made of recycled materials and has high-end fuel efficiency with electric power engineering. It provides you with eco-friendly travelling and a sustainable lifestyle.
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The BMW i8 price is around Rs. 2.62 crores and is available in a single variant in India. The BMW i8 series price on the road is Rs. 3.06 crore.
BMW i8 is a stylish hybrid sports car with a combustion engine and an electric motor with a unique design that is comfortable for everyday use as it feels light and quick. It is the best fuel-efficient sports car in today’s world.
If you want to buy a sports car that is environmentally friendly, strong, and sleek, the BMW i8 series is the best choice. And with many features and a stylish look, the BMW i8 car price is worth the money.
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