BMW i8 Presented with World Green Car
The sports car with a path-breaking overall concept not only repeats the BMW i3’s success of the previous year but also elevates the standards of automotive innovation by incorporating cutting-edge technology, sustainability features, and an enhanced driving experience that captures the essence of modern luxury. With its striking design and dynamic performance, this vehicle appeals to a new generation of environmentally conscious drivers seeking both thrill and efficiency on the road, ultimately redefining what it means to be a high-performance sports car in today’s market.
World Green Car Awards
Munich/New York. For the second time in succession BMW i clinched victory at the World Car Awards in the category World Green Car. Following the success of the purely electrically driven BMW i3 the previous year, the BMW i8 was awarded this prestigious award at the New York International Auto Show. The sports car’s combination of groundbreaking plug-in hybrid drive technology and innovative lightweight construction was honored by the international jury at the World Car Awards. The BMW i8 was also one of the finalists in the category World Luxury Car at the World Car Awards 2015. This underlines its special position.
BMW i8 Deserves World Green Car Awards
“I am delighted to accept this award on behalf of the team in Munich”, says
Dr. Ian Robertson, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, responsible for Sales and Marketing BMW, speaking at the Award Ceremony in New York. “The BMW i8 represents the future with its unique lightweight construction and unrivalled connectivity. To win this award for the second year in a row shows that our BMW i products are truly leading the world.”BMW i8 Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle
The BMW i8 is the first plug-in hybrid vehicle manufactured by the BMW Group. It combines the performance of a sports car with the fuel consumption and emission figures of a subcompact vehicle. The BMW i8 can be driven up to 37 kilometres under electric power alone. It accelerates in the style of a purebred sports car, yet its average consumption is that of a subcompact car. Its 1.5-litre three-cylinder petrol engine, equipped with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology, is combined with an electric motor.
The battery can be charged at a conventional power outlet, at a charging station, or simply while driving. The system performance of the BMW i8 is 266 kW/362 hp. It accelerates in just 4.4 seconds to 100 km/h from a standing start (combined fuel consumption:
2.1 l/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 49 g/km)*. The extensive use of innovative materials, as well as the i8’s energy-efficient production processes, also underline the overall, future-oriented concept. The optional laser headlights demonstrate the progressive direction taken by the BMW i8. The services developed specifically for electro mobility by the BMW ConnectedDrive team are further proof.
Since 2005, the World Car Awards have been presented annually at the start of the New York International Auto Show. They are among the most important international prizes in the automotive sector. The jury is composed of 75 journalists from more than 20 countries. Each summer before the award ceremony, the models nominated in each category are announced. An Expert Committee or the jurors nominate five vehicles in each category (World Car Design of the Year and World Green Car) or ten vehicles (World Car of the Year, World Luxury Car, World Performance Car). From these, the jury selects the three finalists in the run-up to the Geneva Motor Show. The winners are finally announced in New York.
