Suspense crime, Digital Desk : The i8 was not just BMW’s new sports car; it was a life-sized replica of a concept car. It was shown for the first time in 2009, went into production in 2012 and was discontinued a few years later. The car was so futuristic and out of the box that even today people remember it for its sleek profile and incredible technology, while the scissor doors were the cherry on the top.

Unlike Any Other: A Hybrid Supercar

In sharp contrast to other super cars that come with things like insurmountable V8 and V12 engines, the i8 begs to differ with a powerful turbo charged 1.5 liter 3 cylinder engine straight out of a mini. And yes, I did say a mini. But if you pair it with an electric motor at the front, you get an astonishing 369 horsepower along with all wheel drive. The best part? Lower carbon emissions at a 0 to 60 mph time of 4.2 seconds.

Best Of Both Worlds

The i8 was very skilled at city driving since it could switch to e-mode, and achieved high efficiency with the gas engine for longer trips. An ideal electric range for city driving comes out to 15 miles, and with the electric motor’s two-speed transmission they’re adaptable and smooth for a pleasant drive. Whether you want an edge of your seat thrill or experience more gentle driving, with the i8 you get the best of both.

Design That Defies Time

The aesthetics of the BMW i8 truly does capture imagination and make heads turn, even more than the powertrain features:

– Scissor doors
– Fresh and fierce aerodynamic curves
– LEDs
– A trunk chassis made of carbon fiber.

This isn’t only a futuristic looking car; even a decade later, and it still seems to outshine many recent releases when it comes to looks, and features.

From Six Figures to a Budget Buy

The price of i8 was literally extreme back when it came out, sitting at around $137,000. Crazy right? They actually still seem to dominate the market. So why does it matter? Fast forward to today and you’ll find yourself some used models for even below$40,000, which actually is cheaper than a wide range of new family sedans. This is a perfect step to enter the domain of supercars, and its unmatched features only make it better such as: 
– Carbon-fiber technology
– Hybrid-electric performance
– Exotic looks and being exclusive.

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