Munich. As the BMW Group’s first plug-in hybrid model, the BMW i8 has become the world’s most successful sports car with an electrified drive system and has already secured its place in the automotive hall of fame. It laid the foundation for the now extensive range of plug-in hybrids. At the same time, its futuristic and innovative design has garnered it countless awards from all the leading automotive magazines, including the Engine of the Year Award five times in a row. Now, the last 18 BMW i8 Roadsters (combined fuel consumption: 2.0 l/100 km, combined electric power consumption: 14.5 kWh/100 km, combined CO2 emissions: 46 g/km) have been handed over to customers at BMW Welt: all individually configured to customer specifications and in colors never before seen on the exterior of the BMW i8: Austin Yellow, British Racing Green, Le Mans Blue, and Aventurine Red. The interior ranges from Alcantara upholstery on the seats and steering wheels to individual trim strips and panels. The last 18 – numbered and personally assigned. This high degree of individualization was a challenge for everyone involved in the process. Each model is unique, made into a one-of-a-kind collector’s item through incredibly precise assembly and painting. The production of a BMW i8, due to its vehicle concept, drive technology, and unique material mix of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) and aluminum, was already considered a masterpiece of modern automotive engineering. Many of the new owners of these exclusive, electrified two-seaters are members of the BMW i8 Club. Members from four nations, including former Z8 drivers, founded the BMW i8 Club in July 2014, even before the first BMW i8 was delivered. Following the handover, the last 18 BMW i8s embarked on their first tour of the Chiemgau region in a convoy.

Press release and photos accessed on 20.08.2020 – here is the official file attachment for download (only available in German language).