Much of its safety is owed to
the unique electric drivetrain that sits beneath the car.
Not exact matches
With its clever hybrid
drivetrain, the i8 is very nearly as accelerative as a Porsche 911 Carrera, but it can also cover close to 20 miles in
electric only mode, which makes it a
unique offering at this price point.
The
unique drivetrain mixes a 161 - hp
electric motor with a 2.0 - liter inline - four engine, which is designed to operate primarily as an
electric car.
Electric and plug - in hybrid vehicles offer a
unique driving experience — torque arrives at the wheels immediately after you step on the accelerator, skipping the usual beat of waiting for the gasoline to pass into the engine, ignite, and transfer energy through the
drivetrain to the wheels.
The i8 uses a
unique drivetrain, with an
electric motor driving the front wheels and a small gasoline engine turning the rear wheels.