Zee Media Bureau
New Delhi: German carmaker BMW India on Wednesday launched BMW i8 – a hybrid sports car at a whopping price of Rs 2.29 crore. The car will be available only in key cities such as Mumbai, Delhi and Chennai as a completely built unit from today.
The car was first showcased in at the 2014 Auto Expo. The plug-in hybrid system combines the benefit of an electric motor and a petrol engine, giving enhanced fuel efficiency.
The i8 is the first BMW to ever feature dihedral doors. The contoured side skirts accentuated by blue elements (characteristic of the 'i' range) also contribute to the car's aerodynamic focus.
The BMW i8 is available in four variants-- Ionic Silver with BMW i Blue accent, Protonic Blue with Frozen Grey metallic accent, Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect with BMW i Blue accent and Crystal White Pearl Effect with BMW i Blue accent.
The company claims the i8 can achieve a top speed of 120kmph with a maximum range of 35 kms.
