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The BMW i8 has a 0–100 km/h sprint time of 4.4 seconds. IBMW Canada estimating fuel economy to be 2.8 litres/100 km.

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Optional laser headlights, about 30 per cent more efficient than the car’s standard LED headlights, are not legal in Canada. BMW says they are also more powerful, with a range of up to 600 metres.

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BMW claims the car can achieve fuel consumption of below 5 litres/100 km in city driving, and under 8 litres/100 km at high speeds, or about half of a regular sports car.

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The i8’s speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h.

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In all-electric mode, the car can travel 37 km with a top speed is 120 km/h. (EU test cycle)

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