The U.S. Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price was misstated in the original announcement about the new BMW i8. The 2014 BMW i8 will be priced from $135,700 plus destination and handling fees. This is before any federal or state incentives for which the i8 may qualify.
The BMW i8 at a glance
• First plug-in hybrid vehicle from the BMW Group and world's most forward-looking sports car; revolutionary interpretation of BMW's hallmark driving pleasure; groundbreaking premium character clearly defined in terms of sustainability.
• 2+2-seater with LifeDrive architecture developed specifically for BMW i, aerodynamic groundbreaking body design and visionary interior design deliver an intense driving experience; Life module pa**enger cell made from Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP); drive system technology, high-voltage battery, cha**is, and crash and structural functions integrated into the aluminum Drive module; curb weight: 3,285 lbs (1,490 kg); Cd: 0.26; very low center of gravity (below 18 inches/460 millimeters); well-balanced weight distribution.