BMW i8 Electric Car The i8 has a 96 kW electric motor located in the front axle, and a turbocharged, rear-mounted 1.5-liter three cylinder engine generating 220 hp and 221 lb-ft of torque. Altogether, the i8 should churn out an impressive 349 hp. BMW estimates that the production i8 will be able to make the dash from 0-60 mph in about 4.6 seconds, while max speed will be electronically limited to 160 mph and get 80 MPG -
BMW i8 Electric Car The i8 has a 96 kW electric motor located in the front axle, and a turbocharged, rear-mounted 1.5-liter three cylinder engine generating 220 hp and 221 lb-ft of torque. Altogether, the i8 should churn out an impressive 349 hp. BMW estimates that the production i8 will be able to make the dash from 0-60 mph in about 4.6 seconds, while max speed will be electronically limited to 160 mph and get 80 MPG -