With the year almost over, publications everywhere are scrambling to reveal some of their top picks for 2014. Popular automotive magazine Top Gear is no exception and we're pleased to announce that they have chosen the BMW i8 as their Car of the Year! Offering first-class performance and high-end luxury all in an attractive, stylish package, the i8 is the hybrid plug-in of your dreams. It's one of the most sought-after cars on the market today and it continues to be recognized for its exceptional capabilities.
"The BMW is a milestone in the annals of automotive history and a glorious statement for an exciting and positive future," said Charlie Turner, Editor in Chief at Top Gear magazine. "The i8 delivers - and then some. It's the kind of car we should celebrate, a beautiful vision of the future, delivered now."
In its history, BMW has never released a car that’s even remotely comparable to the i8. The high-powered beauty comes with a turbocharged 1.5L i3 engine, and a 96-kW electric motor that works together to produce 362 horsepower and 420 lb.-ft. of torque. A six-speed automatic transmission is also outfitted on the all-wheel-drive model, supporting it performance offerings. The luxury plug-in hybrid outputs less than 49g/km in CO2 emissions as well, making it incredibly eco-friendly.
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