Why are there so few buyers for the BMW i8?

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VonJuliana
07/29/25 4:37pm
BMW i8 has low sales due to high commercial insurance costs and low resale value. Below are the specific details about the BMW i8: Model Positioning: The BMW i8 is a 2-door, 2-seater soft-top convertible. The car measures 4689mm in length, 1942mm in width, and 1282mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2800mm. Powertrain: It is equipped with a 1.5T L3 engine featuring twin-turbocharging, delivering a maximum horsepower of 231ps and a maximum torque of 320nm. The transmission is a 6-speed automatic with manual shift mode. Suspension: The front suspension is a double-wishbone independent suspension, while the rear suspension is a five-link independent suspension. The steering assistance is electric power-assisted, and the body structure is of a unibody design.
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