Autocar says that BMW engineers plan to modify the front-mounted electric motor in the i8, and to tweak its 1.5-liter turbo-three engine, increasing power by about 10 percent, and also will ...

My favorite car just got better A little more power and a lot more battery for the BMW i8’s mid-life refresh Battery capacity is now up to 11.2kWh, and the electric motor makes an extra 12hp.

The BMW i8 hybrid coupe is reportedly due for an update that will result in more power and a revised battery pack for added range. The report also suggests BMW will upgrade the i8's 7.1 kilowatt ...

The 2019 i8 Coupe starts at $148,495. All i8 models come standard with leather upholstery, heated front seats, 20-inch alloy wheels, and a head-up display for the driver.

BMW says this setup combines the advantages of front-, rear- and all-wheel drive. The lithium-ion battery can fully charge in two hours and power the i8 for 20 miles on electric-only power.

BMW's Head of Design Domagoj Dukec recently took to Instagram to reveal sketches of the i16 supercar, a shelved successor to the BMW i8.

Autocar believes BMW may swap in the 9.0-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion pack from the X5 xDrive40e SUV to replace the current i8's 7.1-kWh pack.

T he BMW i8 was a special car for the brand. It combined an eye-catching shape unlike anything else in the automaker's lineup and a performance-focused plug-in-hybrid powertrain.

Electromechanical power steering and electronically operated dampers are also fitted. The wheels are forged aluminum and measure in at 20 inches across.

Powertrain Breakdown The BMW i8 gets an AC Synchronous 129 horsepower, 184 lb-ft electric motor mated to a 7.1 kWh lithium-ion battery pack.

When stats for the 2019 BMW i8 coupe and its roadster counterpart came out last year, I was disappointed that BMW didn’t give this spaceship-like hybrid more power. This was its chance to ...