Last year, global sales of the BMW i8 exceeded the combined figures of other sports hybrid vehicles produced by other manufacturers. The vehicle driven by an engine TwinPower Turbo 3-cylinder engine and electric motor placed worldwide during 2015, 5,456 units. The innovative technology of plug-in hybrid system allows power 266 kW / 362 hp (combined yield: 47.62 km / liter; CO2 emissions: 49 g / km) *.
The BMW i8 Protonic Red Edition.
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“The BMW i8 success speaks for itself, “said Ian Robertson, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG for Sales and Marketing. “It’s the world’s most successful hybrid sports car and has comfortably exceeded our own expectations. I can not think of a further illustration of the relevance of our young BMW i sub-brand. ” The BMW i8 is to add even more attractive to its charm with a unique close to unfold in the Geneva Motor Show edition. This new model offers an innovative way to drive a vehicle with more individuality.
The BMW i8 Protonic Red Edition.
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The BMW i8 Protonic Red Edition will be manufactured in Leipzig from July.
The first line of these special edition models is the BMW i8 Protonic Red Edition. This version will be available for a limited time. This vehicle configuration 2 + 2, polymer reinforced with carbon fiber (CFRP for its acronym in English) in the compartment, and the BMW eDrive technology, will be produced at the BMW plant in Leipzig from next month July. The paint will carry is called Protonic Red with colored accents Frozen Grey metallic. The color scheme is complemented by some wheels Light alloy wheels W-shaped BMW 470 design and color Orbit Grey Metallic with matt Aluminium color calipers (front tires: 215/45 R20, rear tires: 245/40 R20) . Inside this special inaugural edition of the BMW i8, double seams are shown in red and also highlight applications of carbon fiber and ceramic, same as provide evidence of their exceptionally sporting character.
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Since its launch in late 2013, BMW i has focused exclusively on vehicles designed for emission-free driving. In 2015, sales of the BMW i3 and BMW i8 were about 66% over the previous year to 29.513 deliveries. Currently, BMW i the BMW i3 offers a total of 36 countries. This, along with a number of highly convenient services never seen before, gives BMW i the largest presence in the global market for electric vehicle manufacturers. In its launch phase, the BMW i sub-brand and the BMW i3 and BMW i8 received more awards and accolades than any other brand in automotive history. Among the distinctions obtained by the BMW i8 are the “International Engine of the Year Award”, both for its engine TwinPower Turbo three-cylinder, for the hybrid powertrain in general. The BMW i8 was also voted the “World Green Car of the Year” and “Green Luxury Car”. It also received the “Paul Pietsch Award” presented by the German magazine “auto motor und sport”, in recognition of the most innovative technical concept. In history, no other vehicle has won so many awards in a variety of very different disciplines.
Source: BMW
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