Oct 21, 2016 · Thus, it wasn’t quite as quick, with launch control enabling a zero-to-60-mph time of 4.0 seconds (compared with 3.6 and 3.8 for the European examples) and the car dusting off …

However, it's not the fastest supercar on the block: The 2019 i8 roadster we tested sprinted from zero to 60 mph in 4.1 seconds. The i8 suffers from the same light steering that we've criticized ...

Jul 11, 2014 · Zero to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds and 12.4 seconds in the quarter-mile confirm that BMW is earnest in its sports-car intentions.

BMW also tweaked the i8's plug-in powertrain to produce 12 extra horsepower and an estimated three extra miles of EV range. BMW's iDrive 6.0 software now powers the i8's infotainment …

The i8 mates a turbocharged 1.5-liter three-cylinder gas engine with a 7.1-kWh battery pack and two electric motors. The engine pairs to a six-speed automatic transmission, while the electric ...

Apr 30, 2018 · BMW claims the sprint to 60 mph takes 4.4 seconds, which may seem quick until you compare it with the times of similarly priced two-seaters. At $164,295, the roadster is …

Aug 9, 2013 · BMW claims a 0-to-60 time of fewer than 4.5 seconds; with the gas engine making satisfyingly guttural sounds, the i8 feels every bit as quick as that, and we’re predicting a time …

Feb 24, 2015 · Acceleration in EV mode isn’t quick; 60 mph arrives in 9.2 seconds, but it’s good enough for comfortable use in heavy traffic.

The i8 M's plug-in hybrid powertrain is anticipated to follow the same basic setup as the current i8, which means an electric motor driving the front wheels and a mid-mounted gasoline engine …

Nov 8, 2018 · We clocked the roadster at 4.1 seconds to 60 mph and through the quarter-mile in 12.5 seconds at 113 mph.