But on the track, the 2015 BMW i8 still manages to lay down some impressive times in MT's figure - eight and
acceleration tests despite its unconventional powertrain.
Not exact matches
In zero - to -60-mph
acceleration runs - and
despite 13 - second times posted when Consumer Guide
tested the car - we were unable to do better than 14 seconds.
In our initial
acceleration test, though, it trailed the old V6 to 60 mph
despite its extra 42 horses.
Despite this smile - inducing
acceleration, average fuel economy in the EU
test cycle stands at an impressive 6.6 (7.5) litres per 100 kilometres and CO2 emissions are just 154 (177) grams per kilometre.
That's Not All
Despite its torque deficit, the 911 still managed to beat the «Vette in
acceleration testing.