BMW is reportedly working on an even more powerful adaptation of its i8 hybrid sports car.Engineers are said to be evaluating a twin-turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, providing approximately 320 horsepower, or a 3.0-liter straight-six that produces nearly 480 ponies, unnamed sources have told Automobile.
The current model integrates a smaller 1.5-liter mill that delivers 231 horsepower to the front wheels, while a 131-horsepower electric motor spins the front wheels.
The potential engine choices for the upcoming range-topper, code-named the M100 and likely marketed as the i8S, suggest it will deliver more than 500 ponies and 500 lb-ft of torque — potentially dropping the 100 kmph sprint from 4.1 to 3.5 seconds.
Former Ferrari technical director Roberto Fedeli is said to be overseeing development of the new model, which is expected to be visually differentiated by a more aggressive body style and additional use of carbon fiber. The sportier build is also said to omit rear seats in favor of additional cargo space.
The company has not yet officially confirmed any details surrounding the i8S, though the latest report suggests it will arrive late in 2017 with a price tag above $175,000.
October 24, 2014October 24, 2014
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