The I12 BMW i8 is a plug-in hybrid with a total of 266kW/357hp and 570Nm/420 lb-ft available. It has a 4.4s 0-100km/h time and a 256km/h (159mph) top speed.
The hybrid drivetrain has a 1.5-liter 3-cylinder turbo engine with 170kW/228hp and 320Nm/236 lb-ft, and an electric motor with 96kW/129hp and 250Nm/184 lb-ft. There’s a 6-speed auto for the gas engine and a two-speed transmission for the electric motor.
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