Like the i8, the BMW i8 M will feature a mid-engined setup with a couple of electric motors. The i8 M will take design cues from the BMW Vision M Next concept and also possibly the iconic BMW M1, which did feature louvers on the rear-windshield; plus, we do expect a roadster version to be available alongside coupe.
WTOP's Mike Parris drove the new 2019 BMW i8 Roadster to find out. high-powered engine for a tiny turbo 3-cylinder engine that packs 228 horsepower plus an electric motor that bumps the totalThe 20Ah battery paired to the electric motor previously has been replaced by the new 34Ah high-voltage lithium-ion battery that ups BMW i8’s electric-only range from 37 km in the predecessor to 55 km in the coupe version. As for the Roadster, it can offer a claimed electric-only range of 53 km, just 2 km less than the coupe.
For example, the BMW i8 Roadster is a real fuel sipper, boasting an impressive 35 MPGe, and can effortlessly run for 22 miles on electric power alone. And the 2020 BMW i8 Coupe is not far behind
A quick guide to the different kinds of hybrids and electric vehicles. All-Electric Vehicles; Compare Side by Side; 2019 BMW I8 Roadster 3 cyl, 1.5 L, Automatic 6The BMW i8 Roadster fell short of delivering the exhilarating performance expected of a supercar, with inferior power and acceleration compared to its rivals. The car had a poor electric range and 2020 BMW i8 0 to 60 times are the direct product of its innovative hybrid sports car all-wheel-drive system. Here’s what moves this model forward: Powertrain: 1.5L BMW TwinPower Turbo 3-cylinder engine + eDrive Electric Motor. Total Power Output: 369 hp and 420 lb-ft of torque. Engine Output: 228 hp and 236 lb-ft of torque. OFbvHh0.