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BMW Redefines Hybrid, Sports Car with the Plug-In Power of the i8

If you ever feel like your driving needs and desires don't fall neatly into one of the rigidly-defined auto segments, you're not alone. BMW seems to cater to these misfits with their segment-blurring vehicles that tap into the best of many automotive worlds. What if you need the fuel economy of an electric, but you want the agility of a luxury performance car? BMW has created a voluptuous sports car hybrid that caters to your seemingly juxtaposing desires, and its name is the 2015 BMW i8.

From zero to 60 in a mere few seconds with the revolutionary pairing of a turbocharged 1.5-liter, three-cylinder with a lithium-ion battery pack, this all-wheel drive i8 offers more horsepower and torque via an intuitive automatic transmission than the 3 Series delivers.

And these impressive stats don't even hint at all the high-tech features the luxury automaker is kicking out this model year. Check out what the i8 is offering BMW drivers:

We can't wait to meet the new i8 model when it hits our lot here at BMW of Devon. Are you interested in the cleaner power of this sporty hybrid? Check back with our Devon, PA dealership for updates on its date of arrival!

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