Hybrid sports cars are increasingly common thanks to electricity's performance-enhancing qualities, but the 2020 BMW i8 is more about looking fast than going fast.

Unfortunately, the i8's plug-in-hybrid powertrain can't cash the checks written by its supercar design. With 369 horsepower and an estimated 18 miles of all-electric range, the i8 can't keep up ...

The i8 M—or whatever BMW decides to call its next-generation hybrid sports car—will be all-new for the 2026 model year.

Oct 21, 2016 · As a plug-in hybrid, the i8’s front electric motor is strong enough to propel the car all by its lonesome. In the Normal driving mode, most movement begins with only the front motor operating.

The 2020 BMW i8 boasts outside-the-box styling and a plug-in powertrain that saves fuel, but it lacks the performance of more exotic sports cars.

The BMW i8 isn’t the fastest supercar by any means, nor is it the greenest choice for anyone who wants long-distance EV range. But when it comes to head-turning design this BMW plug-in hybrid is ...

Jul 11, 2014 · Every rip-braap! from the pipes cleanses the mind of hybrid notions. The two-speed GKN automatic between the 129-hp AC motor and the front wheels is this powertrain’s silent partner.

Apr 27, 2020 · The next-generation BMW i8 hybrid sports car will place a greater emphasis on performance. It will use a powerful plug-in-hybrid powertrain with up to 600 horsepower.

Nov 8, 2018 · In practice, the i8's hybrid powertrain accelerates seamlessly, bolstered by instant response from the electric side of the house with the gas engine coming to the forefront as speeds build.

Feb 12, 2024 · BMW Vision M Next Is a Hybrid Supercar Concept; Looking at the images Dukec shared, we can see a healthy mix of the original i8 paired with the Vision M Next, but we can also spot BMW's current ...