The higher cylinder-count engines were eventually dropped altogether after BMW decided to turn the i8 into a hybrid, with the six-cylinder reportedly nixed due to heat management and weight issues.

The BMW i8's gas/electric hybrid system wins several International Engine of the Year awards. As Audi tries to match Mercedes in electrification, its engine chief steps down. Philip Rivkin falsely ...

Once the it's depleted, it pulls its power from a traditional petrol engine. The plug-in hybrid system may be great for some people. If you look at the rest of the BMW i line, though, the i8 ...

BMW i8 Coupe push its limits on the Autobahn with no speed limit! This futuristic hybrid sports car, powered by a 1.5L ...

369.0-hp, 1.5-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas) $3,700 Starting MSRP $3,700 Starting MSRP $3,700 Starting MSRP $3,700 Starting MSRP Wondering which trim is right for you?

BMW i8 is comfortable in its own amazing skin ... with a charging cord to plug it into the wall? AND a three-cylinder engine? The classic design cues are merely there to point out that it's ...

What is the Electric Range of the 2020 BMW i8? The 2020 BMW i8 can travel up to 27 electric-only miles before the gas engine kicks on. EPA-estimated range is the distance, or predicted distance ...