BMW i8

Name: 2016 BMW i8
Brand: BMW

EPA MPG: 28 mpg

CR's Take

The i8 is a low-slung, all-wheel-drive plug-in hybrid sports car with a 129-hp electric motor powering the front wheels and a 220-hp, 1.5-liter three-cylinder gasoline engine driving the rear. Combined output is 357 hp, good for a blistering 0-60 mph run in 4.2 seconds, BMW claims. The i8 has an all-electric range of 14 miles before the gas engine kicks in, though the engine can be tapped as needed for maximum performance. Total range is about 310 miles. Charge time is said to be about 1.5 hours on 240-volts, and 3.5 hours on 120-volts. Like the i3, the i8 is also made of carbon fiber, and it weighs less than 3,500 pounds.

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Features & Specs

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2 front, 2 rear

AWD

1.5-liter 3 plugin hybrid (357 hp)

6-speed automatic

In most cases, automotive warranties are based on the vehicle identification number (VIN), and the warranty will be valid regardless of ownership. The dealership can tell you exactly how much warranty is left.