Used 2015 BMW i8 for sale in Houston, Texas
Having just arrived from a long-time Ferrari of Houston client, this 2015 BMW i8 has traveled less than 150 careful miles and is available immediately! BMW FACTORY OPTION LIST INCLUDES: CRYSTAL WHITE w/ BMW iBLUE CARUM SPICE GREY FULL LEATHER PULSE IMPULSE WORLD OPTION HARMON KARDON PREMIUM SOUND The i8 uses a 7.1-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack that runs between the two seats; its low placement keeps the center of gravity close to the ground for better handling. The i8 can travel at moderate speeds for as many as 20 miles on its electric charge, with a 131-horsepower motor driving the front wheels. Once the pace picks up, and in certain modes, the three-cylinder engine sends 231 hp and 236 pound-feet of torque to the rear wheels. When the two power sources combine, total output reaches 362 hp, and the i8 is able to accelerate to 60 mph in a claimed 4.4 seconds. Its top speed is limited to 155 mph. For maximum acceleration and output, both powertrains can operate in concert, making the i8 an all-wheel-drive coupe that some have called a supercar. In this mode, the i8 becomes what engineers call a through-the-road hybrid, meaning that each powertrain operates a different set of wheels. Though the powertrains don't share an axle, the electric motor is tuned to make up the power lost during the gasoline engine's gear changes, ensuring a smooth and continuous flow of power.
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