Is the BMW i8 a Hybrid Vehicle?
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The BMW i8 is a hybrid vehicle, equipped with both an internal combustion engine and an electric motor. The BMW i8 is a two-door sports car, powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine with a maximum power output of 170 kW and a maximum torque of 320 Nm. The engine reaches its peak power at 5,800 rpm and its peak torque at 3,700 rpm. This engine features direct fuel injection technology and utilizes an aluminum alloy cylinder head and block. In terms of dimensions, the BMW i8 measures 4,689 mm in length, 1,942 mm in width, and 1,299 mm in height. The BMW i8 has eliminated the structural front windshield design seen in the original concept car, retaining the flying buttress-style rear design. Additionally, the rear wheel arches are positioned very close to the doors, and the fuel tank cap has been relocated to the wheel arches.