· Motors · 25 September 2018 · T. Maria Amélia Pires · P. Rights Reserved

BMW i8 Coupé

The fastest route to the future

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What if a hybrid could accelerate from 0 to 96 km in just 4.4 seconds?! Obviously we are not talking about any old car, rather the most popular hybrid on the market. It could be mistaken for something from the future, were it not inspired by the i8 Concept Spyder, a prototype that the brand debuted at the Beijing Motor Show in 2012. The new BMW i8 Coupé brings new features, both mechanical and aesthetic.
In terms of visuals, this hybrid from the German manufacturer proves to be futuristic in every detail. Modern lines give it a dynamic appearance, present, for example, in the impressive easy-to-open, upward-opening, low-weight carbon-fibre gull wing doors, or in the BMW double kidney, flanked by fully LED headlights and by the redesigned air curtains. The interior of the BMW i8 Coupé also underscores its futuristic character, noticeable in the exclusive interior design in Accaro Amido/E-Copper, or in the details of the driver’s space, in terms of the console, in the electrically adjustable sports seats, in the LED lighting, etc., ensuring maximum driver orientation and intuitive driving.

Its sporty image, the aerodynamic bodywork, the extreme lightweight construction and the layered design of the LED rear lights are joined by new engine power.
Its sporty image, the aerodynamic bodywork, the extreme lightweight construction and the layered design of the LED rear lights, made as air channels through which the wind flows, are joined by new engine power. Compared to the original model, launched in 2014, the new BMW i8, both the Roadster and Coupé versions, has received an increase in the capacity of their lithium-ion batteries, rising from the previous 20 Ah (7.1 kWh) to 34 Ah (11.6 kWh), which enables the range in totally electric mode to go from 37 km to 55 km, or 53 km to the Roadster version. The new BMW i8 are equipped with a charging cable able to withstand greater voltage and now, in a standard domestic socket, charging time takes only four and a half hours. With the BMW i Wallbox, this time can be reduced to three hours. As for the combustion engine, the 1.5-litre turbocharged three-cylinder engine keeps the same power and torque values – about 231 hp and 320 Nm - but gains a particulate filter, so that the power increase comes exclusively from the electric component. When combined, the thermal and electric are able to provide about 374 hp - 12 hp more than the previous one.
Equipment available includes the BMW Display Key, the professional navigation system and Connected Drive services. Options include a head-up display or front laser optics.

25 September 2018

T. Maria Amélia Pires