If you happened to see the movie Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol, then you probably enjoyed the cameo appearance by the BMW i8 concept. It outperformed every star in the movie during its high-stakes chase scene, stealing the spotlight away from stars, Tom Cruise and Paula Patton in the process. Of course, we here at BMW of Silver Spring, serving Silver Spring, are guessing that collective response of the audience in that moment was simply, "where can I buy one?"
Once it's made available, you'll be able to test drive the BMW i8 plug-in sports car here at 3211 Automobile Blvd Silver Spring, MD 20904. Wait, wait, wait... Plug-in sports car? That's right, the BMW i8 is a hybrid, and a plug-in one at that. Think Volt, but with more performance, better fuel economy, and, of course, sleeker styling.
In the realm of speed, the BMW i8 charges from 0-60 in 4.9 seconds. It does this thanks to its 1.5-liter, three-cylinder engine that delivers power to its rear wheels, as well as its pure-electric motor that connects to the front ones. In total, this combination spells 393 horsepower and 406 lb.-ft. of torque.
As for the green merits of the BMW i8? When fully charged, the vehicle can travel a total of 20 miles on electricity alone. Once hybrid mode is engaged, the BMW i8 achieves an estimated 104.2 miles per gallon combined on the European test cycle. EPA estimates for the BMW i8 have yet to be released, but we promise to update you with them, as well as an official availability date, once they're available.