LIFE DRIVE ARCHITECTURE.
ADVANCING HOW YOU LIVE.
AND DRIVE.
The BMW i8 gives you the power of choice – and control. It offers four driving
modes to satisfy the most avid driver’s desire for efficient power:
• comfort – A balance between sport performance, driving chassis comfort
and fuel efficiency
• sport – Offering the sportier eBoost function and chassis and steering setting
• eco pro – Supporting greater efficiency in both all-electric and hybrid modes
• eDrive – Adapts the BMW i8 for solely electric driving in both comfort and
eco pro modes. Speeds of up to 75 mph can be attained in purely electrical
driving. If the eDrive button isn’t pressed, the combustion engine launches
into action at 37 mph.
BMW developed eDrive through years of research followed by real-world testing
by thousands of drivers over three continents. It’s proven and ready to provide
a singular driving experience so gratifying, you’ll want to stay electrified.
THE NEW BMW i8. INNOVATION, UNLEASHED.
How do you change the plug-in hybrid game irrevocably – and up the stakes
on sheer driving euphoria? You’re looking at the answer. Sophisticated, smart and stunning, the BMW i8 brilliantly reflects the automotive expertise that has gone into its development. Even at a standstill, the BMW i8 is exhilarating.
The exterior is a work of aerodynamic art, delineated by flowing lines, powerful flanks and a challenging stance. The sleek interior beckons, filled with premium yet sustainable materials. But it’s the power of the BMW i8 that will take your breath away.
Unlike any other plug-in hybrid, it gives you not only the option of a tailpipe emissions-free drive, but the power to lunge from 0 to 60 in 4.2 seconds.1 The BMW i8: delivering breakthrough performance and beauty that goes far beyond anyone’s expectations. 1 BMW AG preliminary test results. BMW urges you to obey all posted speed laws and always wear safety belts.
LIFE DRIVE ARCHITECTURE.
ADVANCING HOW YOU LIVE.
AND DRIVE.
The BMW i8 gives you the power of choice – and control. It offers four driving
modes to satisfy the most avid driver’s desire for efficient power:
• comfort – A balance between sport performance, driving chassis comfort
and fuel efficiency
• sport – Offering the sportier eBoost function and chassis and steering setting
• eco pro – Supporting greater efficiency in both all-electric and hybrid modes
• eDrive – Adapts the BMW i8 for solely electric driving in both comfort and
eco pro modes. Speeds of up to 75 mph can be attained in purely electrical
driving. If the eDrive button isn’t pressed, the combustion engine launches
into action at 37 mph.
BMW developed eDrive through years of research followed by real-world testing
by thousands of drivers over three continents. It’s proven and ready to provide
a singular driving experience so gratifying, you’ll want to stay electrified.
LIFE DRIVE ARCHITECTURE.
ADVANCING HOW YOU LIVE.
AND DRIVE.
LIFE DRIVE ARCHITECTURE.
ADVANCING HOW YOU LIVE.
AND DRIVE.
In electric vehicles, weight is an enemy of range. In our engineers’ quest to make the
BMW i8 as light as possible, the concept of LifeDrive architecture was born. LifeDrive
is comprised of two parts.
The Drive Module is a tough yet lightweight aluminum
body containing the front and rear drivetrain components, as well as the high-voltage
battery.
The Life Module houses a centrally positioned 2+2 passenger cell built from
high-strength carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic, offering stability, balance and protection.
The result is an automobile that’s amazingly lightweight, sturdy – and blindingly fast. Note: BMW i Turbine light alloy wheels (Style 444) are not available in the U.S.
LIFE DRIVE ARCHITECTURE.
ADVANCING HOW YOU LIVE.
AND DRIVE.
The BMW i8 gives you the power of choice – and control. It offers four driving
modes to satisfy the most avid driver’s desire for efficient power:
• comfort – A balance between sport performance, driving chassis comfort
and fuel efficiency
• sport – Offering the sportier eBoost function and chassis and steering setting
• eco pro – Supporting greater efficiency in both all-electric and hybrid modes
• eDrive – Adapts the BMW i8 for solely electric driving in both comfort and
eco pro modes. Speeds of up to 75 mph can be attained in purely electrical
driving. If the eDrive button isn’t pressed, the combustion engine launches
into action at 37 mph.
BMW developed eDrive through years of research followed by real-world testing
by thousands of drivers over three continents. It’s proven and ready to provide
a singular driving experience so gratifying, you’ll want to stay electrified.
