bmw i8 launch priced from $135,700 in the US
<div><b><font size="3"><br></font></b></div><b><font size="3">BMW i8 – Performance Priced from $135,700 in the US.</font></b><br><div><br></div><div><font size="3"><div> First combination of BMW TwinPower Turbo and BMW eDrive technology plus intelligent energy management produce system output of 266 kW/357 hp (max. torque: 570 Nm / 420 lb-ft) and give the BMW i8 the performance characteristics of a pure-bred sports car (0 –60 mph in 4.2 seconds) combined with fuel economy and emissions comparable to a small car - <b>EU fuel consumption: 2.5 litres per 100 km / 94 mpg (US)</b>; “glued-to-the-road†AWD driving experience with torque distribution geared towards optimized dynamics.<br></div><div><br></div></font></div><blockquote style="margin: 0 0 0 40px; border: none; padding: 0px;"><div><font size="3"><div><br></div></font></div></blockquote><div><font size="3"><div><br></div></font></div>
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<p class="groupHeading"><b>Price Range*</b></p>
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<td class="label"><b>Ex-showroom price</b></td>
<td> $135,700 in us</td></tr></tbody></table><br>
<p class="groupHeading"><b>Engine</b></p>
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<td class="label"><b>Installation</b></td>
<td> Mid, transverse, RWD (petrol engine); front transverse,FWD (electric motor)</td>
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<td class="label"><b>Type</b></td>
<td>3 cyls, 1499cc , turbo petrol, with electric motor and power generator</td>
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<td class="label"><b>Power</b></td>
<td>357bhp (combined)</td>
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<td class="label"><b>Torque</b></td>
<td>58.06kgm (combined<br><br></td>
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<p class="groupHeading"><b>Transmission</b></p>
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<td class="label"><b>Gearbox</b></td>
<td> 6-speed auto (petrol engine) 2-speed auto (electric motor)</td>
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<p class="groupHeading"><b>Dimensions</b></p>
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<td class="label"><b>Length</b></td>
<td>4689mm</td>
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<td class="label"><b>Width</b></td>
<td>1942mm</td>
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<td class="label"><b>Height</b></td>
<td>1293mm</td>
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<td class="label"><b>Wheel base</b></td>
<td> 2800mm</td>
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<p class="groupHeading"><b><br></b></p><p class="groupHeading"><b>Chassis & Body</b></p>
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<td class="label"><b>Weight</b></td>
<td>1490kg (estimated)</td>
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<p class="groupHeading"><b>Suspension</b></p>
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<td class="label"><b>Front</b></td>
<td> Independent double wishbones, coil springs, anti-roll bar</td>
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<td class="label"><b>Rear</b></td>
<td> independent, multi link, coil springs, anti-roll bar</td>
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<p class="groupHeading"><br></p><p class="groupHeading"><b>Brakes</b></p>
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<td class="label"><b>Front</b></td>
<td> Ventilated discs </td>
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<td class="label"><b>Rear</b></td>
<td> Ventilated discs </td>
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<p class="groupHeading"><br></p><p class="groupHeading"><b>Performance</b></p>
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<td class="label"><b>0-100</b></td>
<td> 4.5 secs (claimed)</td>
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<p class="groupHeading"><br></p><p class="groupHeading"><b>Economy</b></p>
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<td class="label"><b>Tank size</b></td>
<td> 42 litres</td>
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