Although BMW I8 is not the fastest or even the most powerful among other sports vehicles, but there are some thing that make it stand out from the rest – the refined three-cylinder engine system and the advanced and futuristic drivetrain systems. And one more thing – the ability to be revised, upgraded and enhanced. And this is what has caught the eye of the Buched-based tuning team Maxklusiv mbDESIGN.
The engineering team noticed different areas and aspects that could have been better and decided to make some touches here and there. For example, the vehicle now benefits from new bolted 9×21-inch and 10×201-inch KV3.3 rims in glossy black, wrapped by 245/30R21 and 255/30R21 Continental Sport Contract 6 tires. Behind the wheels there can be seen new braking system calipers in the same yellow color as the hubcab. And all this is based on the new fine-tuned suspension that contributes to more stability and more confident cornering.
In terms of exterior styling, there’s one single core element: new full wrapping. Trendy at the moment, the vibrant “blue pepper” color from PWD Exclusive draws attention with its mellow tones and overall high quality execution. Furthermore, the elegance and sporty spirit of the vehicle is boosted by installing numerous black and carbon-fiber components: there are new carbon-fiber side rocker panels, carbon-fiber front spoiler lip and carbon fiber rear wing.
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And last but not least, drivetrain system. As you might well expect, the vehicle has received some enhancements and additional power. There’s neat software optimization executed by PP Performance that brings more horsepower and overall better power distribution. Enjoy!
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BMW i8 Plug-in Hybrid was first revealed at the IAA back in 2013 and many people were disappointed, despite the wonderful design. Why? Because The whole design was left almost untouched to what was first revealed four years earlier. And here’s the tricky part: many were indeed disappointed, but there were these, who saw incredible opportunity.
This BMW i8 is so special that we will never see it. Unless we are among those 20, who will buy it… from Japan, because the limited anniversary model is intended only for this country. The idea behind the i8 Celebration Edition is to celebrate in the most exclusive way the 100th anniversary of the Bavarian company. Carrying exclusive paint scheme, one-off interior and produced in strictly limited numbers, this machine does not need any additional individualization. Here is why.
BMW Individual is the least team you will expect to see involved in the i8 or any of the electric endeavors of the Bavarian company. However, it is exactly BMW Individual which will make your i8 like no other in the world.
The “X-Men: Apocalypse” is probably one of the most awaited superhero movies this year and we are all hoping it is not a huge disappointment like “Batman vs. Superman”. The premiere of blockbuster-to-be movie is happening now and the hype is extremely huge. This was probably the reason for the appearance of these interesting renderings, which show what car models would the superheroes of X-Men drive. We would love to know your opinion about them, so make sure you leave a comment below. Is there anything unexpected you see or would you offer a better car for any of the characters?
GKN Driveline will be responsible for bringing the hybrid technology from cars such like the Porsche 918 Spyder and BMW i8 into affordable compact vehicles, and this announcement fires up an excitement in us. The reason for this important and future changing step is that the company has developed an eAxle module, which will help C-segment cars to be produced as plug-in hybrids, thus offering improved performance and CO2 reduction. And this of more than 50%.
BMW i8 has been already sold in over 5,400 units this year. The big interest demands variety of trims for the customers and for this reason, the company is entering a special Protonic Red Edition that will be limited for only a period of time. Having a clever hybrid drivetrain, the i8 produces 362 hp (266 kW) and covers 22 miles in electric only mode. It also takes BMW’s EfficientDynamics philosophy to new levels due to emissions as low as 59g/km and a combined consumption figure of 113mpg in the process.
What happens when you combine hybrid power wit hybrid thinking? The result is simple and can be expressed via this amazing project by AC Schnitzer. This time the tuner has modified BMW’s i8 plug-in hybrid giving it special equipment that further emphasizes the unique qualities of the model.
