Special Color Limited Edition BMW i8 Arrives | BMW
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January 25, 2017

Special Color Limited Edition BMW i8 Arrives | BMW


BMW i8 Protonic Dark Silver | BMW i8 Protonic Dark Silver
Limited Model with Exclusive Body Color, Only 4 Available Nationwide


Limited Edition Model of the BMW i8 Unveiled


On Wednesday, January 24th, BMW announced the limited edition "i8 Protonic Dark Silver" for its plug-in hybrid sports car, the BMW i8, with only four units available. Orders are now being accepted.

Text by YANAKA Tomomi



Creating a Striking Presence with 20-Inch Alloy Wheels


Born in September 2014 from BMW's sub-brand "BMW i",i8the i8 features a powertrain combining a 1.5-liter inline three-cylinder turbo engine with an electric motor, delivering a total system output of 266 kW (362 ps) and a maximum torque of 570 Nm.


Alongside the all-electric BMW i3, it was the first mass-produced vehicle to utilize carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) for its basic body structure, and its distinctive styling, including dihedral (butterfly) doors, garnered significant attention.



BMW i8 Protonic Dark Silver | BMW i8 Protonic Dark Silver

BMW i8 Protonic Dark Silver | BMW i8 Protonic Dark Silver


The limited edition model announced this time is painted in the exclusive "Protonic Dark Silver" body color. Combined with gloss black front brake calipers and 20-inch alloy wheels, it achieves a truly commanding presence.


Additionally, standard features include "BMW Laserlight," which reportedly offers twice the illumination range of LED headlights. The interior boasts a luxurious ambiance with brown-toned exclusive natural leather and cloth accent seats. Furthermore, it is adorned with a special interior badge displaying the edition name and serial number.


A total of four units will be available: two with left-hand drive and two with right-hand drive. The price is ¥22,420,000, approximately ¥2.77 million higher than the base model. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in April of this year.



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