Plug in hybrid BMW i8 Spyder has been adjudged as the recipient of the Concept Car of the Year Award. This car may or may not see light of day but it was showcased at Auto Shows and has received a great deal of attention. This 2 seater show car was judged by a total of 24 auto writers who evaluated concept cars and was declared a winner.
This award however has nothing to do with the usual North American Car and Truck of the Year awards that are dished out in Detroit every year. The i8 hybrid is an all wheel drive with extended range gas and electric engine. It possesses 131 hp electric more driving its front wheels while a three cylinder 223 hp gas engine powers its rear wheels.
BMW i8 can sprint from 0 to 100 kmph in 5 seconds flat. The lithium ion battery ensures that the i8 can travel upto 19 miles on pure electric power alone while it later shifts to the gas engine. The BMW Vision EfficientDynamics concept progression presents a vehicle that doesn't sacrifice on sports car nuances yet goes the extra mile.
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