BMW i8 Hybrid Sports Car Auction Off In USA
The German Automaker BMW in collaboration with Jay Leno managed to auction off the latest sports hybrid car in America. This new sports car has unique color scheme of frozen grey metallic with the interior has Dalbergia Brown leather. The finishing touched included the iBlue accenting, laser etchings. This particular model is also the first one in US with laser headlight technology. The car was sold for $825,000 when the Gooding and Company finally dropped the gavel and as per BMW, the auction price is record-breaking. The auction-proceeds are going to the Pebble Beach Company Foundation that is responsible for raising funds for Monterey County Youth and also distributes athletics, arts, environmental sciences, educational and community grants.
The BMW i8 plug-in hybrid comes with a 360 hp powertrain that works with harmony between a rear driven 1.5 liter turbo 3-cylinder engine and front driven electric motor. This duo is capable of generating enough power for the car to go from 0 to 60 Mph in 4.2 seconds. The car can also drive for 20 miles with zero-emissions. It took five years for this car to transform from a concept into a reality.
