BMW i8 2014 review - London24
The BMW i8 marks a revolution. Not just for hybrid cars but for sports cars in general. 5-litre engine, borrowed from the MINI, powers the rear wheels while an electric motor drives the front wheels. A phenomenally good sports car that sets new rules for how performance should be delivered and how a driver’s car can feel. Forget the fact this is a plug-in hybrid, instead just appreciate the BMW i8 for what it is. One of the best cars on the road today, regardless of how it’s powered. If you want a car that gets noticed, even on the streets of central London that are awash with McLarens and Aston Martins, the i8 is it. The low nose and menacing headlights flow into a fairly conventional coupe design but it’s at the back where... The roof panels flow down to create a floating spoiler over the rear lights. It’s a car you could stand and admire for a very long time. There are other flourishes too, such as the dihedral ‘butterfly’ opening doors which add to the feeling that this is a very special car. This light weight means storming performance. Source: www.london24.com
