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Thursday, March 29, 2012
BMW i8's rumored to be launching the production version in 2014
MUNICH -Although BMW i8's relatively strong, in fact, a car that has a lighter weight and fuel economy, because it consumes only 62.5 mpg, or about 3.8 liters to travel 100 km.
German car manufacturer, BMW, BMW i8 rumored to be launching the production version in 2014. Later, the car will be the people's choice in creating efficient and environmentally friendly vehicle fuel.
BMW i8 is currently approaching the production line. Because the two-door vehicle with a camera caught doing tests and photo shoots in Abu Dhabi racetrack.
In testing, the i8 has been disguised by not having the original color is white like the concept. This was done to deceive the public. The plan, this car is priced USD200.000.
In addition, the BMW i8 will be equipped with 1.5-liter engine that was developed with three-cylinder turbocharged and combined torque of 550 Nm and is mated to a four speed transmission.
For other versions equipped with a hybrid powertrain that can give off power 393 hp and 170 hp electric motor. I8 can accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h in just 4.8 seconds.