Can BMW’s new electric superstar keep pace with its performance thoroughbred sibling? Steve Sutcliffe of Autocar aims to find out.
The BMW M4 is powered by a 3.0-liter BMW M TwinPower Turbo engine developing 425 horsepower and 550 Nm (406 lb-ft) of torque. This engine combines two mono-scroll turbochargers with variable valve control (Double-VANOS and Valvetronic) and high-precision direct injection for a smooth and efficient power delivery, coupled in this case with the standard 7-speed DCT.
BMW i8 uses a plug-in hybrid system consisting of a turbocharged three-cylinder BMW TwinPower Turbo petrol engine and BMW eDrive technology in the form of an electric drive system.
The 1.5-liter combustion engine develops 170 kW/231 hp and drives the rear wheels of the BMW i8, while the 96 kW/131 hp electric drive sends its power to the front wheels and allows an all-electric range of up to 35 kilometers (22 miles) and a top speed of 120 km/h (75 mph).
Curious how the two fare against each other on the race track?
Let’s find out.
looked like the M4 was having a lot more fun to me. Can’t even get the I8 sideways? This review is lousy, makes no sense. This guy just likes to bag on the M4.
he has no idea m4 is much better