BMW i8 : $ 136,625
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BMW i8 : $ 136,625
While the Model S is certainly a luxury vehicle , the i8 takes it a whole different level .
While BMW is already known for its incredible craftsmanship and attention to detail , the i8 is the next evolution of what is already seen as close to automobile perfection .
A plug-in hybrid , the i8 screams from 0-60 in a mere 3.8 seconds . It ’ s an incredible automobile that ’ s both fun and functional , as it offers several different driving modes based on the situation .
Car and Driver gave the i8 a coveted 5-star rating , struggling to find anything wrong with it outside of several small nit-picks . They compare
the i8 to the iconic DeLorean DMC-12 , earning its place among the immortal ranks of “ Hollywood car-porn stars .” Getting your hands on one of these things is a bit tricky , though .
“ Regrettably , it ’ s too low volume ( fewer than 500 will be made per year ) and arguably too expensive to wreak havoc in the traditional sports-car ranks ,” Car and Driver ’ s Don Sherman writes . “ No , its playground is elsewhere . Remember that , globally , the number of city centers shunning co2 emitters is rising . That means BMW i8 owners will enjoy exclusive access to at least a few areas denied to ordinary sports cars . Back to the future indeed .”
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20 December 2014