BMW has unveiled the new i8 sports car with a hybrid drivetrain consisting of an elecric motor as well as a 3 cylinder internal combustion engine producing 164kW and 300N.m. BMW claims that this car will do the 0-100km/h sprint in under 5 seconds, putting it into the range of the iconic M3, however, fuel consumption is said to be just 3.0litres / 100kms. Good news all round then.
http://www.carmag.co.za/article/bmw-i3-and-i8-unveiled-to-media-2011-07-29
http://www.carmag.co.za/article/bmw-i3-and-i8-unveiled-to-media-2011-07-29