Last time BMW had an 8 Series – plug-in hybrid or otherwise – was 1999. Though BMW offered a slew cylinder options for its high-end coupe, our favorite was the V12. The original 8 Series was designed ...
There are few things left to say about the i8 that haven’t been already said up until now. The car will write history when it will arrive in dealerships worldwide later this year, at least in BMW’s ...
We're getting closer and closer to the moment when BMW will finally unveil their electric sports car, the i8 and people are getting more and more anxious to finally see it. Even though we do have ...
Nikesh Kooverjee has been contributing to the automotive sphere for 11 years. His previous roles include Digital Editor at CAR South Africa and associate editor at CarBuzz. He has always had a strong ...
Mark McNabb was a contributor at TopSpeed from 2013 to 2018. Growing up, Mark always had a mind for tinkering on random items throughout his home and dad’s garage, including a 1953 Ford Mainline and ...
BMW has made the i8 hybrid supercar into a really, really cool i8 Roadster with a new design, more power, and a better battery. Launched at the LA Auto Show, the i8 Roadster and its new and improved ...
Famous for its cutting-edge tech and futuristic looks, the i8 is an interesting car. Let's break down it down to the numbers.
BMW has officially announced the available packages and options for the new i8. Unlike typical BMW models that have a multitude of packages and options available, buyers will get to choose from three ...
Four-seats, carbon fiber construction, a mid-mounted three-cylinder engine, two transmissions and a pair of electric motors. The BMW i8 truly is an unusual car. Built as part of the company’s concept ...
What is it: The 2019 BMW i8 Roadster is the open-air version of BMW’s (some say) stylish plug-in hybrid. While far from a supercar in performance, the hybrid drivetrain-equipped i8 has supercar looks ...
The BMW i8 is first and foremost a high end sports car. It competes with other high end sports cars and entry level supercars such as the Audi R8, the Porsche 911 and the Nissan GT-R. But it's the ...