FINALLY !!
The sporty i8 is expected to use a 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine that drives the rear wheels, coupled to an electric motor that drives the front wheels. Early reports indicate the i8 will be very light – just over 3,100 pounds – and will produce nearly 400 hp. It will go from 0-60 in under five seconds. On just electricity, the i8 is likely to have range of 20 miles.
The introduction of the i8 indicates that BMW is serious about their electric series. Adding a high performance electric auto to their lineup should allow BMW to snag some of the attention that Tesla has garnered – and put BMW into a leadership role in the area of electric auto making.