2016 BMW i8

Make

BMW

Model

i8

Year

2016

Listed price

$9,500

Location

La Grange, Illinois

Transmission

Automatic

Mileage

1,000 miles

The BMW i8, launched in 2014, represented a radical departure for the Bavarian marque, signaling a bold step into the future of performance. As one of the first true plug-in hybrid sports cars, it combined an innovative carbon fiber passenger cell (LifeDrive architecture) with a revolutionary powertrain. Its striking, futuristic design, characterized by dihedral doors and intricate aerodynamic channels, made it an instant icon. Beneath its sculpted lines lay a sophisticated hybrid system pairing a 1.5-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine with an electric motor, delivering a combined 357 horsepower and impressive efficiency, proving that performance and sustainability weren't mutually exclusive. This isn't just any i8; it's a piece of BMW's forward-thinking design philosophy, an artifact from the model's groundbreaking launch. This full-size display model, originally crafted by BMW for dealership showrooms, perfectly replicates the i8's unmistakable form. With just 1,000 "miles" on its conceptual odometer, this shell on rollers is a testament to the car's aesthetic impact. It features no internal components, no engine, and no transmission, existing purely as a three-dimensional representation of automotive art, finished in a pristine white. Whether for a collector's garage, a unique office centerpiece, or an imaginative art installation, this display i8 offers a rare opportunity to own a tangible piece of modern automotive history.