BMW recently showcased its i8 Concept Spyder, which followed on the pathway of BMW i3 Concept and the BMW i8 Concept Coupe. The i8 Concept Spyder is considered as the third concept car, developed under BMW i sub-brand. The car has length of 4480 mm, width of 1922 mm and height of 1208 mm. Its longer wheelbase of 2650 mm proves that the car has spacious seating arrangement, which offers ample leg room. This two seater concept car has a kerb weight of 1630 kg.
Under its sub-brand BMW i, the company is expanding its range of complementary mobility services and purpose-built vehicle concepts, which copes up with the changing requirements of buyers. BMW i have adopted pioneer technologies and smart designs, which is clearly depicted in its class of vehicles. BMW i8 Concept Spyder is considered as a mix of BMW i3 Concept and the BMW i8 Concept. The new BMW i model flaunts the cutting edge future and expressively alluring mobility concepts.
BMW i model is renowned as the perfect blend of world class hybrid technology and smart lightweight design, which provide the BMW i8 Concept Spyder with legitimate performance. The most luring features provided within the car includes Window-less doors, upward-swivelling and an array of purpose-oriented on-board electric kickboards placed under the apparent tailgate.
The BMW i8 Concept Spyder holds a plug-in hybrid, which is powered by an eDrive drivetrain that includes a quality electric motor and a petrol combustion engine. Moreover, the lithium-ion battery supplies power to the motor, which can be recharged in a short span of time. The car is representing the second version of inventive hybrid sports car and a purpose-oriented mobility.
When compared to its coupe version of BMW i8 Concept, the Syder has a shorter length and wheelbase. With condensed dimensions and unique paintwork at exteriors, the BMW i8 Concept Spyder conveys a sense of vigour. The interiors of this car are precisely designed with quality material and innovative colour concept that adds to the sporty nature of this car. Similar to the coupe version, the BMW i8 Concept Spyder is assimilated with eDrive, a high quality plug-in hybrid. This feature combines unique characteristics of combustion engine and the electric motor to the most favourable effect.
As far as technical specifications of this brand are concerned, the twin power turbo engine of this car has the potential to generate maximum power of 348 bhp and 220 bhp. In addition, the maximum torque attained by the engine of this car stands around 550 Nm and 300 Nm, respectively. With this configuration, the i8 Concept Spyder smoothly accelerates from 0-100 kmph within a span of five seconds and from 80-120 kmph within four seconds, following to a brilliant speed of 250 kmph. The performance oriented engine covers a distance of 33.3 kmpl, which is quite impressive in this segment. Moreover, the battery of this car completely charges in 1.45 hours and thereafter, runs around 27-30 km.
