Why Was the BMW i8 Discontinued?

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GabrielMarie
07/29/25 11:56pm
BMW i8 was discontinued due to poor sales. Here are the specific details about the BMW i8: 1. Body: The BMW i8 is a highly technological sports car. Its cockpit and chassis boldly adopt a spliced design, which is actually very similar to a traditional body-on-frame structure. It also uses high-strength composite carbon fiber materials, making the body 50% lighter than steel and 30% lighter than aluminum, with an overall weight of just 1490kg. 2. Powertrain: The BMW i8 is equipped with a hybrid system consisting of a 1.5T three-cylinder engine and an electric motor, delivering a maximum power of 266 kW and a peak torque of 570 Nm, achieving a 0-100 km/h acceleration in 4.4 seconds.
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