BMW talks about the i8’s design [video]

After giving details about the i8’s performance, BMW has recently released another video with its eco-friendly sportscar in which they are giving more info about the design.

BMW says that the i8’s design expresses dynamic sportscar with a long wheelbase, short overhangs, scissor doors, LED headlights, the traditional kidney grille and a sweeping silhouette which makes it look as if it’s going forward even if it is standing still. The cabin is driver-oriented and is made from renewable and naturally-treated raw materials.

The model is powered by a 1.5-liter 3-cylinder TwinPower Turbo gasoline engine outputting 231 HP (170 kW) and 236 lb-ft (320 Nm) of torque. There’s also an electric motor providing an extra 131 HP (96 kW) and 184 lb-ft (250 Nm), and the combined output increases to 362 HP (266 kW) and 420 lb-ft (570 Nm) of torque.

Talking about the fuel efficiency, it can return 94 mpg US (113 mpg UK or 2.5 liters / 100 km) and has an electric range of 22 miles (35 km). In hybrid mode the BMW i8 is able to accelerate to 62 mph (100 kmph) in 4.4 seconds en route to a maximum speed of 155 mph (250 kmph).