The BMW i8 is a plug-in hybrid sports car developed by BMW. I8 is part of BMW's electric fleet "Project i" which is marketed as a new sub-brand, BMW i. The 2015 BMW i8 model has a 7.1 kWh lithium-ion battery that delivers an all-electric range of 37 km (23 mi) under the New European Driving Cycle. Under the US Environmental Protection Agency cycle, the range in EV mode is 24 km (15 mi) with little gasoline consumption. The design is heavily influenced by the BMW M1 Homage concept car, which in turn honors the final production car of the last BMW before the i8: BMW M1.
BMW i8 can accelerate from dead-stop to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.4 seconds and has a maximum electronic speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). The BMW i8 has a fuel efficiency of 2.1 L/100 km (134.5 mpg -imp ; 112.0 mpg -US ) under the NEDC test with carbon emissions 49 g/km. EPA rated the combined fuel economy i8 at 76 equivalents (3.1 L gasoline equivalent/100 km, 91 mpg-imp gasoline equivalent) and 29 miles per gallon (6.7L) when running in pure gasoline mode (after the battery is emptied empty).
The initial turbodiesel concept car was unveiled at the 2009 International Motor Show Germany. BMW i8 production version was unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2013. The I8 was released in Germany in June 2014. Deliveries to retail customers in the US began in August 2014. In early November 2016 global sales since mid-2014 reached more than 10,000 BMW i8s, making the i8 as the world's top selling plug-in powered by a sports car. The top selling markets are the United States, United Kingdom, and Germany.
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Histori
First introduced as the EfficientDynamics Vision Concept , the i8 is part of BMW's "Project i" and marketed as a new brand, BMW i, sold separately from BMW or Mini. BMW i3, launched for retail customers in Europe in the fourth quarter of 2013, is the first model of the brand available in the market, and followed by i8, released in Germany in June 2014 as a model year 2015. Other models i expected to follow.
Initial turbodiesel concept car unveiled at the 2009 German International Motor Show, In 2010, BMW announced the mass production of the Vision EfficientDynamics concept in Leipzig early 2013 as the BMW i8. BMW i8 gasoline-powered concept car aimed at production was launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2011. BMW i8 production version was inaugurated at the 2013 International Motor Show Germany. Here is a concept and pre-production model developed by BMW that precedes the production version.
BMW Vision EfficientDynamics (2009)
The BMW Vision EfficientDynamics concept car is a plug-in hybrid with a three-cylinder turbo diesel engine. In addition, there are two electric motors with 139 horsepower. This allows acceleration of up to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.8 seconds and the top speed electronically 250 km/h (155 mph).
According to BMW, the average fuel consumption in the EU testing cycle (KV01) is 3.76 liters/100 kilometers, (75.1 mpg imp), and has a carbon dioxide emission rating of 99 grams per kilometer (1.3 l/100 km and 33g CO2/cableham; EU-PHEV ECE-R101). Estimates of all the electrical ranges are 50 km (31 mi), and the 24-liter gas tank extends the total vehicle range up to 700 km (430 mi). The lightweight chassis is made mainly of aluminum. The windshield, top, door and fenders are made of polycarbonate glass, with the body having a drag coefficient of 0.22.
BMW Vision EfficientDynamics concept designers are Mario Majdandzic for exterior and Jochen Paesen for interior.
The vehicle was unveiled at the 2009 International Motor Show Germany, followed by Auto China 2010.
BMW i8 Concept (2011)
BMW i8 The concept of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles includes an electric motor located on the front wheel powered front wheel rated 96Ã, kW (131Ã, PS; 129Ã, hp) and 250Ã, N? M (184Ã, lb? Ft), turbocharged 1.5-liter 3-cylinder gasoline engine driving the rear wheels rated 164 kW (223Ã, PS; 220Ã, hp) and 300Ã, N? m (221Ã, lb? ft) of torque, with a combined output of 260 kW (354 PS, 349 hp) and 550Ã, N? m (406Ã, lb? ft), a 7.2 kWh (26 M MJ) lithium-ion battery that enables all electrical ranges of 35 km (22 mi). The four wheels provide regenerative braking. The location of the battery in an energy tunnel gives the vehicle a low center of gravity, increasing its dynamics. Its top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h (155 mph) and is expected to move from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 60 mph) in 4.6 seconds. Under normal driving conditions, i8 is expected to deliver 80 mpg -US (2.9 L/100 km; 96 mpg -imp ) below the European cycle. Charging full battery will take less than 2 hours using 220V. The position of the motor and engine on the axle produces an optimal 50/50 weight distribution.
The vehicle was unveiled at the 2011 German International Motor Show, followed by CENTER 548 in New York City, 42 Tokyo Motor Show 2011, 82 Motor Show 2012, BMW i Born Electric Tour at Palazzo delle Esposizioni on Via Nazionale 194 in Rome, Auto Shanghai 2013.
This concept car is featured in the movie Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol .
BMW i8 Concept Spyder (2012)
The BMW i8 Concept Spyder includes a slightly shorter wheelbase and overall length of the BMW i8 Concept, a fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) Life module, a drive module made primarily of aluminum components, interlocking surfaces and lines, 8.8-inch (22.4 Ã, cm ) screen display, white outer layer, orange upholstery naturally tanned skin.
The vehicle was introduced at Auto China 2012 in Beijing and won the Concept Car of the Year, followed by 83 Geneva International Motor Show 2013. The designer of the BMW i8 Concept Spyder is Richard Kim.
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Production version
Production of BMW i8 is designed by Benoit Jacob. The production version was inaugurated at the 2013 International Motor Show Germany, followed by 2013 Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez. It features butterfly doors, head-up screen, rear-view camera and partially fake machine noise. The customer's vehicle production series begins in April 2014. Two-speed electric drivetrain is developed and manufactured by GKN. It is the first production car with laser headlights, reaching further than LED lights.
The i8 has a vehicle weight of 1.485 kg (3.274 Â £) (DIN curb weight) and a low resistance coefficient (Cd) of 0.26. In all-electric mode the BMW i8 has a top speed of 120 km/h (75 mph). In Sport mode, the i8 delivers mid-range acceleration from 80 to 120 km/h (50 to 75 mph) in 2.6 seconds. The highest electronically controlled speed is 250 km/h (155 mph).
Range and fuel savings
The i8 produces a 7.1 kWh lithium-ion battery with a usable capacity of 5.2 kWh and intelligent energy management that gives the entire electric range of 37 km (23 mi) under the NEDC cycle. Under the EPA cycle, the range in EV mode is 15 miles (24 km), with 0.1 gallon gas consumption per 100 mi, and as a result, all EPA power ranges are zero. Its total range is 330 mi (530 km).
The production version has a fuel efficiency of 2.1 L/100 km (134.5 mpg -imp ; 112.0 mpg -US ) under the NEDC test with carbon emissions 49 g/km. Under the EPA cycle, the combined fuel economy of the i8 in EV mode is rated 76 equivalents (equivalent MPG) (3.1 L gasoline equivalent/100 km; 91 mpg-imp gasoline equivalent), with energy consumption of 43 kW-hours/100 mi gasoline consumption of 0.1 gal -US /100Ã, mi. The combined fuel economy when running only with gasoline is 28 mpg -US (8.4 L/100 km; 34 mpg -imp ), 28 mpg -US (8.4Ã, L/100Ã, km; 34 mpg -imp ) for city driving, and 29 mpg -US (8.1Ã, L/100Ã , Km; 35 mpg -imp ) on the highway.
The US Environmental Protection Agency 2014 edition of " Light Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions, and Fuel Economy Trends " introduces utility factors for plug-in hybrids to represent the percentage of miles that will be driven using electricity with drivers on average, in electric or mixed mode only. The BMW i8 roadster has utility factor in EV mode of 37%, compared to 83% for BMW i3 REx, 66% for Chevrolet Volt, 65% for Cadillac ELR, 45% for Ford Energy model, 43% for McLaren P1, 39% for Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid, and 29% for Toyota Prius PHV.
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Special edition
The special edition of the BMW i8 Protonic Red Edition was launched at the 2016 Geneva International Motor Show. The Protonic Red Edition will be produced at BMW Plant Leipzig starting July 2016. This special edition car brings Red Protonic Red paint with an accent in Frozen Gray metallic. The color scheme comes with a BMW W-spoke 470 lightweight alloy wheels dyed with Gray Orbit metal with a hub painted with Matt tires and aluminum alloy sizes (front: 215/45 R20, rear: 245/40 R20). Inside the car features dual red stitching and application in high-grade carbon fiber and ceramic trim.
Roadster
The BMW i8 Spyder concept was launched at the Beijing Automotive Exhibition 2012. In October 2016, BMW announced that the roadster variant will be added to the BMW i line-up in 2018.
Roadster i8 is expected to get a longer battery and only has 2 seats. The roof of the car is a 2-part electric unit, which neatly folds into the space where the rear seats usually are.
Sales and market
BMW initially plans to sell the i8 in about 50 countries, with the US expected to be the largest sales market. In Europe, BMW expects UK, Germany and France to be the main market. On November 14, 2013, BMW announced they received an order for the i8 in Japan. Prices start from  ¥ 19,170,000 ( US $ 191,500 ) which includes 8% consumption tax.
Global shipments to retail customers amounted to 1,741 units in 2014 and 5,456 in 2015, total cumulative sales of 7,197 units worldwide by December 2015. In 2015, global sales of BMW i8 exceeded the combined figure of all other hybrid sports cars manufactured by other manufacturers. The United States is a leading market with 4,108 units shipped through October 2016, followed by the UK with about 1,700 units sold through October 2016, and Germany with 986 i8 registered through September 2016. Since mid-2014, more than 10,000 BMW i8s have been sold across world in early November 2016, representing 10% of BMW's global electrification model sales, and making the i8 the world's best-selling electric sports car.
Australia
Shipping in Australia for i8 starts in March 2015 for $ 299,000 AUD. 50 local examples from i8 are allocated to Australia, with 15 of which have been taken into account. Unlike the international sales process in which i3 and i8 are sold in a special BMW i Store, Australia has six dedicated dealers across the country who will be allowed to sell i8. Dealers include BMW Melbourne (Southbank), BMW Sydney (Rushcutters Bay), Brisbane BMW (Fortitude Valley), Perth Auto Classic (Victoria Park), Adelaide BMW (South Australian Capital) and Rolfe Classic (Phillip).
Service and repair facilities for BMW i8 will be available at 11 authorized BMW dealers across Australia.
China
Prices in China started at CNÃ, Â ¥ 1.988 million (~ US $ 323,000 ). Initially, sales of BMW i brand vehicles were limited to seven dealerships in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Shenyang. BMW expects combined sales of approximately 1,000 units for the i3 and i8 models by December 2014.
India
BMW introduced four i8 variants in the Indian market in February 2015. This is the most expensive offer from BMW in the country at a price of INR 2.29 Crore (ex-showroom). This car is sold through an exclusive BMW i dealer established in the cities of Chennai, Delhi, and Mumbai.
Europe
A total of 61 units were delivered in Europe in June 2014, the first month on the market. IHS Automotive estimates that more than 1,700 BMW i8 will be sold in Europe by 2015.
European sales statistics come from the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, United Kingdom, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland .
- Spanish
I8 is available in Madrid since 2016.
- Germany
The I8 was released in Germany in June 2014, with prices ranging from EUR126,000 (~ US $ 169.000 ). In September 2016, the registration numbered 986 units.
- Switzerland
Deliveries begin in June 2014, and a total of 64 units are registered in 2014. Cumulative sales reached 117 units by June 2015.
- United Kingdom
Deliveries begin in the UK in July 2014, with prices starting at GBÃ, Â £ 99,845 . The BMW i8 is eligible to be exempt from congestion charges in London, which is one of the driving factors for its demand. BMW i8 qualifies for car GBÃ, Â £ 5,000 Plug-in Car Grant until February 2016. Although classified as a category 2 vehicle, as the purchase price of BMW i8 no longer qualifies for a grant.. As part of the changes applied by the government to the grant scheme, from March 2016 plug-in vehicles at retail prices over GBÃ, Â £ 60,000 are not eligible for grants.
Two weeks after delivery started, i8 sold out in the UK, and, in August 2014, there was a waiting list of 10 months. At the end of February 2015 there is a waiting list of 9 months. A total of 1,307 units are registered at the end of June 2016. As of October 2016, about 1,700 i8s have been sold in the UK since mid-2014, making Europe the largest UK market.
United States
Pricing for BMW i8 destined for the US market begins at US $ 135.925 including destination and handling charges and before applicable government incentives. The first shipment to retail customers in the US takes place at Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance 2014 on August 15th. In order to commemorate the launch of the i8 America, BMW i8 Concours d'Elegance Edition 2014 auctioned for Gooding & amp; The company's annual Pebble Beach auction. This special edition car features exterior paint of BMW Individual Frozen Gray Metallic, Dalbergia Brown leather seats, trim accents in BMW i Blue, and other unique features. The car sold for US $ 825.000 (EUR616,000 or GBÃ, 495.000 ) on August 16, 2014, six times the retail price of i8. The process went to Pebble Beach Company Foundation.
Sales in 2015 reached 2,265 units, up 308.1% from 2014. A total of 1,288 units were sold between January and October 2016. Cumulative sales totaled 4,108 units by October 2016.
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Awards and acknowledgments
In July 2012 the BMW i8 won the North American Concept Vehicle 2012 of the Year. The BMW i8 Spyder won the Best Vehicle Product Preview award in 2013. The i8 won AutoGuide's Reader's Choice 2015 Green Car of the Year. The BMW i8 has won the 'Green World of the Year' award at Fame India Eco Drive 2015. He was also selected as Autoblog's 2014 Technology of the Year. Top Gear Magazine won the i8 award with the coveted Car of the Year award for 2014. Green Car Journal awarded the BMW i8 with its 2015 Luxury Car of 2015. The I8 won UK Car of the Year 2015 and also UK Performance Car of the Year 2015. World Car of the Year Organization announced i8 as the winner of World Green Car Award 2015.
Marketing
Louis Vuitton produces a series of carbon-black suitcases for the BMW i8, which includes GM Weekender i8, Garment Bag i8, i8 Business Case, PM End Receiver i8. A series of luggage goes on sale at a number of Louis Vuitton stores around the world (Munich, Milan, London, Paris, Moscow, Dubai, New York, Los Angeles) from April 1, 2014.
See also
- BMW ActiveE
- BMW i
- BMW i3 (BMW Mega City Vehicle)
- Government incentives for plug-in electric vehicles
- List of modern plug-in production vehicles
- Mini E
- Plug-in electric vehicle
- Plug-in hybrid
- Lexus LC
- Acura NSX
References
External links
- The BMW i8 official website
- Press kit: BMW i8.
- BMW i8 2011 concept
- 2013 BMW i8 Spyder Concept
- BMW i8 2015
- BMWi windows NY in the near future
- Specification of the official final production version
- Virtual tour of the BMW i8 interior
- BMW i8 Rescue Guide
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