The revolutionary BMW i8 electric supercar is the “halo” model of the i series range and 20 examples are allocated for South Africa. The powertrain comprises a 96 kW / 250 N.m electric motor and 164 kW / 300 N.m three-cylinder turbopetrol engine developing a total output of 260 kW. BMW claims a 0-100km/h time of under five seconds and a 250 km/h top speed.