BMW i8

When the BMW i8 first graced the tarmac, it presented an automotive paradox. It boasted the dramatic butterfly doors and lightweight carbon-fibre monocoque of a purebred supercar, yet it relied on a 1.5-litre three-cylinder hybrid powertrain more commonly associated with efficient city commuting. This disparity between its aggressive aesthetic and …

A decade ago, the BMW i8 looked like it had slipped out of a motor show stand and straight onto the road. Born from the Vision EfficientDynamics concept of 2009, it became the poster car for BMW’s then-new i sub-brand, sharing showroom space with the i3 and previewing how the …

BMW Group has posted strong worldwide results in the first quarter of 2025, despite slower-than-expected demand in China. Deliveries reached 586,149 vehicles overall (-1.4% year-on-year), with notable growth in Europe (+6.2%) and the US (+4.0%). Across all global markets excluding China, BMW Group increased total deliveries by +5.9%, indicating solid …

The i8, a mid-engine plug-in hybrid sports car, stands as one of BMW’s most unique production vehicles ever. Resembling a concept car fit for the road, it mirrored the bold 2009 Vision EfficientDynamics design study that preceded it. Launched in 2014, the i8 continued production until 2020. The production-model i8, …

The BMW i8 is a revolutionary plug-in hybrid supercar with a mid-engine design. It was first unveiled in 2009 and made its way to production in 2014 with a carbon fibre body. The i8 isn’t the most powerful or fastest car in its price range, but it has electric power. …