BMW i8 Phase 1 2014 - 2018

The BMW i8 is a plug-in hybrid sports coupe that has embodied since 2014 the German brand's futuristic vision in terms of high-performance electric mobility. A pioneer in its segment, the history of BMW i8 begins with the revolutionary concept presented in 2011, transformed into a production model three years later with its characteristic angular silhouette, gullwing doors and hybrid powertrain combining a turbocharged three-cylinder engine and two electric motors. Positioned at the crossroads of sports coupe and electric car, this 374-horsepower machine at launch addresses drivers seeking originality and ecological performance, against more conventional competitors such as the Porsche 911 Hybrid or the Mercedes-AMG GT. The BMW i8 generations experienced only one major evolution with the 2018 facelift, bringing aerodynamic modifications, an enlarged battery and power increased to 516 horsepower in combined mode, before production ended in 2024 and the launch of the electric i M60. Throughout its existence, the BMW i8 model established itself as a reference in high-performance hybridization, seducing a clientele of collectors and early technology adopters, thanks to its electric range of 55 to 80 kilometers depending on generations and its instantly recognizable design. Despite the brand's complete shift toward electric, the technical specifications of this sports coupe remain emblematic of a transitional automotive era, marked by technological innovation and the aspiration to reconcile sports performance and environmental responsibility.