05:41AM - 01.07.'14
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News Source: autoblog.com
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The 2015 BMW i8 is the second model in the Bavarian automaker's eco-friendly i-brand lineup. The i8's plug-in hybrid powertrain combines a turbocharged 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine with a 96 kilowatt electric motor to make 357 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque. Together, this gas-electric mechanical duo is capable of propelling the futuristic sports coupe from 0 to 60 miles per hour in just 4.2 seconds.
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