BMW i8 hybrid supercar launched at Rs 2.29 Crore

BMW India has launched the i8 hybrid supercar at an all India ex-showroom price of Rs 2.29 Crore. The i8 will be sold through BMW i dealerships in Mumbai, Delhi and Chennai. The car will be brought to India as a direct import and all servicing work, including repairs to carbon fiber components can be carried out in India.

The i8 is powered by a 1.5-liter, 3-cylinder, BMW TwinPower turbo engine that powers the rear wheels. The engine is complimented by an electric motor that propels the front axle. There's also a small electric motor integrated into the main engine that provides an "e-boost" of around 10 BHP in high performance scenarios. The internal combustion engine produces 228 BHP @ 5,800 rpm and 320 Nm of torque @ 3,700 rpm. The electric motor produces 129 BHP and 250 Nm of torque. The combined output comes in at 357 BHP/570 Nm which propels the car from 0-100 km/h in a claimed 4.4 seconds. The electric motor is mated with a 2-speed automatic transmission, while the main engine is mated with a 6-speed automatic.

On battery power alone it manages a range of 35 kms and can hit a top speed of 120 km/h. With both motors working, the i8 can hit a top speed of 250 km/h. The combined range stands at 600 kms, while combined fuel economy is around 45 km/l. Colour options include crystal white pearl effect with highlight BMW i blue, protonic blue with highlight frozen grey metallic, sophisto grey brilliant effect with highlight BMW i blue and the ionic silver with highlight BMW i blue.