Bimmerpost has uploaded a video showing the digital instrument panel of a BMW i8 as the car accelerates, plus the sound of its electric motor in Sport mode (which is different from the sound in Comfort or Eco Pro mode).
The production BMW i8 will feature an Active Sound Design system; however, the particular model in this video has it disabled for testing purposes.
What's more, the left exhaust pipe is fake and actually serves as an external speaker used for exterior sound projection, while the right exhaust pipe is for regular engine emissions.
A pedestrian protection system will generate an acoustic sound to warn pedestrians that the car is approaching (in full EV mode, of course). When sensing an imminent collision, the system will automatically brake and completely stop the car if needed.
The BMW i8 will go on sale in the U.S. this June at $137,700.
Source: bmwi.bimmerpost.com
The production BMW i8 will feature an Active Sound Design system; however, the particular model in this video has it disabled for testing purposes.
What's more, the left exhaust pipe is fake and actually serves as an external speaker used for exterior sound projection, while the right exhaust pipe is for regular engine emissions.
A pedestrian protection system will generate an acoustic sound to warn pedestrians that the car is approaching (in full EV mode, of course). When sensing an imminent collision, the system will automatically brake and completely stop the car if needed.
The BMW i8 will go on sale in the U.S. this June at $137,700.
Source: bmwi.bimmerpost.com