BMW i8 (projektikood I12) tähistas BMW jaoks uue ajastu sportauto sündi – tegu oli esimese luksusklassi pistikhübriidiga, mis ühendas tippdisaini, innovaatilise tehnoloogia ja keskkonnasäästlikkuse. Tootmismudel esitleti avalikkusele 2013. aastal ja seeriatootmine algas 2014. aastal. Sellele eelnes 2009. aastal Vision EfficientDynamics kontseptauto, mille ideestik kandus pea muutusteta üle i8 disaini ja tehnilisse ülesehitusse.
BMW i8 oli madala ja voolujoonelise kerega 2+2-kohaline sportauto, mille šassii koosnes kahest moodulist: alumiiniumist kandestruktuur ja sellele kinnitatud süsinikkiust reisijatekabiin (CFRP). Selline ülesehitus tagas madala kaalu ja suure jäikuse, olles ainulaadne oma klassis. Uksed avanesid ülespoole libliktiibadena, mis rõhutasid auto tulevikulist disaini ja eristuvust.
Jõuallikaks oli kombineeritud pistikhübriidsüsteem: ees paiknes elektrimootor, mis vedas esisilda, ja taga 1,5-liitrine kolmesilindriline turbobensiinimootor, mis andis jõu tagaratastele. Süsteemi koguvõimsus oli 266 kW (362 hj) ja hilisematel mudelitel kuni 275 kW (374 hj). Kiirendus 0–100 km/h toimus 4,4 sekundiga ning auto suutis sõita ka puhtalt elektriliselt umbes 30–50 km, sõltuvalt aku seisust ja mudeliaastast.
BMW i8 oli disainitud mitte ainult silmapaistmiseks, vaid ka kütuse säästmiseks – keskmine kütusekulu jäi alla 2,5 l/100 km ning CO₂ heide alla 50 g/km. Tegu oli ühe esimese sportautoga, mis seadis eesmärgiks nii emotsionaalse sõidukogemuse kui keskkonnateadliku efektiivsuse.
BMW i8 jäi tootmisesse kuni 2020. aastani ning selle aja jooksul valmistati üle maailma 16 581 eksemplari,.
Mudelauto on toodetud Paragon Models’i poolt.
The BMW i8 (project code I12) marked the beginning of a new era of sports cars for BMW – it was the brand’s first luxury-class plug-in hybrid, combining cutting-edge design, innovative technology, and environmental sustainability. The production model was unveiled to the public in 2013, with series production starting in 2014. It was preceded by the 2009 Vision EfficientDynamics concept, whose core ideas were carried over almost unchanged into the design and technical structure of the i8.
The BMW i8 was a low-slung, aerodynamic 2+2 sports car, built on a two-part architecture: an aluminum drive module and a carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) passenger cell mounted on top. This construction ensured low weight and high rigidity, making the i8 unique in its class. The upward-opening butterfly doors emphasized its futuristic styling and visual impact.
The powertrain was a plug-in hybrid system: at the front was an electric motor driving the front axle, and at the rear a 1.5-liter three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine powering the rear wheels. The combined system output was 266 kW (362 hp), and in later models up to 275 kW (374 hp). Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h took 4.4 seconds, and the car could drive 30–50 kilometers in pure electric mode, depending on battery condition and model year.
The BMW i8 was designed not only to stand out visually, but also to deliver exceptional fuel efficiency – with average consumption below 2.5 liters per 100 kilometers and CO₂ emissions under 50 g/km. It was one of the first sports cars to combine emotional driving performance with environmentally conscious efficiency.
The BMW i8 remained in production until 2020, and during that time a total of 16,581 units were manufactured worldwide.
The scale model is produced by Paragon Models.
BMW i8 (projektikood I12) tähistas BMW jaoks uue ajastu sportauto sündi – tegu oli esimese luksusklassi pistikhübriidiga, mis ühendas tippdisaini, innovaatilise tehnoloogia ja keskkonnasäästlikkuse. Tootmismudel esitleti avalikkusele 2013. aastal ja seeriatootmine algas 2014. aastal. Sellele eelnes 2009. aastal Vision EfficientDynamics kontseptauto, mille ideestik kandus pea muutusteta üle i8 disaini ja tehnilisse ülesehitusse.
BMW i8 oli madala ja voolujoonelise kerega 2+2-kohaline sportauto, mille šassii koosnes kahest moodulist: alumiiniumist kandestruktuur ja sellele kinnitatud süsinikkiust reisijatekabiin (CFRP). Selline ülesehitus tagas madala kaalu ja suure jäikuse, olles ainulaadne oma klassis. Uksed avanesid ülespoole libliktiibadena, mis rõhutasid auto tulevikulist disaini ja eristuvust.
Jõuallikaks oli kombineeritud pistikhübriidsüsteem: ees paiknes elektrimootor, mis vedas esisilda, ja taga 1,5-liitrine kolmesilindriline turbobensiinimootor, mis andis jõu tagaratastele. Süsteemi koguvõimsus oli 266 kW (362 hj) ja hilisematel mudelitel kuni 275 kW (374 hj). Kiirendus 0–100 km/h toimus 4,4 sekundiga ning auto suutis sõita ka puhtalt elektriliselt umbes 30–50 km, sõltuvalt aku seisust ja mudeliaastast.
BMW i8 oli disainitud mitte ainult silmapaistmiseks, vaid ka kütuse säästmiseks – keskmine kütusekulu jäi alla 2,5 l/100 km ning CO₂ heide alla 50 g/km. Tegu oli ühe esimese sportautoga, mis seadis eesmärgiks nii emotsionaalse sõidukogemuse kui keskkonnateadliku efektiivsuse.
BMW i8 jäi tootmisesse kuni 2020. aastani ning selle aja jooksul valmistati üle maailma 16 581 eksemplari,.
Mudelauto on toodetud Paragon Models’i poolt.
The BMW i8 (project code I12) marked the beginning of a new era of sports cars for BMW – it was the brand’s first luxury-class plug-in hybrid, combining cutting-edge design, innovative technology, and environmental sustainability. The production model was unveiled to the public in 2013, with series production starting in 2014. It was preceded by the 2009 Vision EfficientDynamics concept, whose core ideas were carried over almost unchanged into the design and technical structure of the i8.
The BMW i8 was a low-slung, aerodynamic 2+2 sports car, built on a two-part architecture: an aluminum drive module and a carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) passenger cell mounted on top. This construction ensured low weight and high rigidity, making the i8 unique in its class. The upward-opening butterfly doors emphasized its futuristic styling and visual impact.
The powertrain was a plug-in hybrid system: at the front was an electric motor driving the front axle, and at the rear a 1.5-liter three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine powering the rear wheels. The combined system output was 266 kW (362 hp), and in later models up to 275 kW (374 hp). Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h took 4.4 seconds, and the car could drive 30–50 kilometers in pure electric mode, depending on battery condition and model year.
The BMW i8 was designed not only to stand out visually, but also to deliver exceptional fuel efficiency – with average consumption below 2.5 liters per 100 kilometers and CO₂ emissions under 50 g/km. It was one of the first sports cars to combine emotional driving performance with environmentally conscious efficiency.
The BMW i8 remained in production until 2020, and during that time a total of 16,581 units were manufactured worldwide.
The scale model is produced by Paragon Models.
Originaalfoto päris autost. Original photo of the real car