2015 BMW i8

Make

BMW

Model

i8

Year

2015

Listed price

$42,995

Location

Joliet, Illinois

Transmission

Automatic

Mileage

53,628 miles

In 2014, BMW launched the i8, a groundbreaking plug-in hybrid sports car that served as a tangible manifestation of the brand's forward-thinking "Project i" initiative. Alongside the urban-focused i3, the i8 was designed from the ground up to showcase sustainable performance without sacrificing the driving pleasure BMW was renowned for. Its radical, aerodynamic styling with dihedral doors, a floating C-pillar, and a truly futuristic aesthetic immediately set it apart, signaling a new era for performance vehicles. Underneath the composite skin, the i8 combined a compact 1.5-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine driving the rear wheels with an electric motor powering the front, creating an all-wheel-drive system that delivered both efficiency and surprising agility. It was a bold statement, proving that hybrid technology could be genuinely exciting. This 2015 BMW i8, with 53,628 miles on the odometer, represents an early example of this visionary machine. Its innovative powertrain combines the 1.5L Plug-in Hybrid Turbo I3, generating a combined 357 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque, all managed by a seamless automatic transmission. The car's condition reflects its mileage, offering an accessible entry point into the world of a truly unique BMW. This is a chance to acquire a piece of automotive history, a car that redefined what a sports car could be.