Review
Armed with a 1.5L Turbo Inline-3 Plug-in Hybridand a 7.1 kWh battery, fused to a 6-speed automatic transmission, the 2016 BMW i8 Coupe makes 357 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque. Standalone, the engine makes 228 horsepower while the electric motor manages 129 horsepower. This powertrain helps the 2016 BMW i8cover 0-60 in 4.5 seconds. You can drive the BMW i8 for 15 miles on the electric system alone, making it good for a small trip in the city. Combined, the BMW i8 achieves an impressive 76 mpge while getting 28 mpg from the traditional engine alone. With a base price of MSRP of $140,700, the BMW i8 makes a formidable competitor in the midsize coupe segment, only the Cadillac ELR Hybrid comes close to competing with the BMW i8 in terms of the body style, however not the pricing and capabilities.