The BMW German based automaker has also brought its green models at the 2014 Paris Motor Show, with the eDrive Hybrid also to be unveiled at the event.

The BMW X5 eDrive Hybrid was first showcased at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show and now the company has publicly unveiled the model, which comes with a lot of visual and performance goodies.

In terms of visuals, the plug-in hybrid is no different than the standard X5, but a power connector for charging can now be seen on the front left fender, for an easy access when powering the voltage battery, packed at the rear of the vehicle.

The main characteristic of the BMW X5 eDrive Hybrid is the powertrain, as it comes equipped with a four-cylinder petrol unit and the BMW`s turbocharging technology, backed by an electric motor, generating a total of 272 horsepower.

With all this power, the X5 eDrive Hybrid is capable of sprinting from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 7 seconds, which is pretty good for a hybrid-plug in.

The carmaker has also come up with three drive modes for the eDrive Hybrid, meaning the Intelligent Hybrid, Pure Electric and the Save Battery modes, each one coming with its own characteristics.

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Good news for BMW fans in the United States, as the German based automaker has just launched the online configurator for the high-end i8 plug-in hybrid.

The BMW i8 configurator is at your disposal, that in case you live in the United States, with a wide variety of options to choose from, starting with the four trim packages, exterior paint and wheel choices, and many more.

To be a reminder, the BMW i8 is the company`s first plug-in hybrid, officially launched to the public in 2013, at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

The BMW i8 hypercar is now being manufactured in Leipzig, Germany and comes in a two-door coupe body style.

Under the hood, the BMW i8 is powered by a synchronous motor, developing 131 horsepower and 250 Nm of torque, backed by a 1.5-liter I3 turbo range extender, providing an additional 228 horsepower and 320 Nm of torque.

In case you`re interested in configuring your BMW i8 plug-in hybrid, just click the link button and knock yourself out!

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The BMW i8 is the star of another video showing up online, this time the plug-in hybrid coming as a safety car model, showcased during a drifting session.

We are talking about a test drive with the BMW i8 safety car, with some drifting sessions in order to test out the wireless charging technology under all possible conditions.

Very important, this particular BMW i8 safety car is also used on the Formula E ePrix in Beijing, China and was driven by Nelson Picquet Jr., a famous driver from Formula E.

To be a reminder, the BMW i8 plug-in hybrid is powered by a hybrid synchronous motor, developing 131 horsepower and 250 Nm of torque, hooked to a range extender as well.

The 1.5-liter I3 turbo range extender outputs an additional 228 horsepower and 320 Nm of torque, reaching thus a total of 357 horsepower and 570 Nm of torque.

The BMW i8 hybrid is manufactured in Leipzig, Germany, coming in a two-door coupe body style, being first launched last year, at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show.

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The BMW i8 is ending up in our news again, as the hybrid sportscar is showcased in a new promotional video, revealing all the power that it comes with.

In case you are addicted to the i8, then you should watch this short video with the BMW i8 being teased in its full prime, also showcasing the car`s “silent performance” on the roads at full throttle.

To be a reminder, the BMW i8 was first introduced to the public in 2013, at the Frankfurt Motor Show, with the hybrid being assembled in Leipzig, Germany.

The BMW i8 is coming in a two-door coupe body, being powered under the hood by a hybrid synchronous motor, which develops 131 horsepower and 250 Nm of torque.

The BMW i8 is also offered with a range extender, the 2.5-liter I3 turbo, which adds another 228 horsepower and 320 Nm of torque.

The combined power of 375 horsepower and 570 Nm of torque, makes the BMW i8 a real sports car on the roads, being capable of high-performance and tweaking a lot of technological goodies inside.

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A video has just been launched over the internet, with Chris Harris taking the BMW i8 plug-in hybrid for a 24-hour spin to Los Angeles.

The BMW i8 is in the spotlights again while being driven for the very first time by Chris Harris who shows us in details how the plug-in handles on the road.

The BMW German based luxury automaker released the final version of the i8 plug-in hybrid model last year, at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show.

The BMW i8 is manufactured in Leipzig, Germany and will be hitting the BMW dealerships in Europe starting June and in the US a month later.

The BMW i8 two-door coupe comes with a 7.1 kWh lithium-ion battery pack “with a usable capacity of 5.2 kWh”, providing an electric range of 37 km.

The BMW i8 is fuel-efficient having an internal combustion engine which burns around 2.1L / 100 km, with 49 g/km emissions.

The BMW i8 plug-in hybrid has a total output of 357 horsepower (266 kW) and 570 Nm (420 lb-ft) of torque. Enjoy the video with Chris Harris behind the wheel of the BMW i8.

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