The latest episode of “How it’s made – dream cars” takes you on a tour at the plant where the BMW i8 plug-in hybrid is being built.
BMW i8 combines a plug-in hybrid drive system with a passenger cell made from carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) and an aluminum frame for the combustion engine and electric motor, the battery pack and the suspension.
With a 1.5-litre petrol engine mated to a 7.1kWh battery for a combined power of 362 HP and 570 Nm (420 lb-ft) of torque, the BMW i8 emits just 49g/km CO2 and returns an impressive 2.1 l/100 km (135 mpg UK).
This bespoke plug-in hybrid system enables a range in everyday driving of up to 35 kilometers (22 miles) and a top speed of 120 km/h (75 mph) on electric power alone.
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