BMW i8 Production Car First Details

In early February the BMW i8 concept was spotted testing in Sweden and now new details have leaked that shed more light on the production model. According to UK-based Car Magazine, the power output of the production version will exceed the pre-production concept that was unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show last year.

While the concept’s output was rated at 260 kW, the production model will produce a combined figure of 293 kW. The electric motor will be responsible for 127 kW with the rest coming from the 1.5-litre turbocharged three-cylinder unit. The combined peak torque is rated at 550 Nm, which is identical to the figure reported on the concept. The power will brought to the wheels via a four-speed transmission and, with a kerb weight of around 1 450 kg, the i8 is expected to make a sprint from standstill to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds.

The car is planned to be launched in 2014 and, although prices haven’t been released so far, suggestions are that the car will be priced way north of the €100 000 mark.