One of BMW’s most striking modern cars—the 2016 BMW i8—is now up for auction at no reserve on Bring a Trailer. Showing just 23,000 miles, this plug-in hybrid sports coupe represents a pivotal moment in BMW design, blending carbon-fiber construction with a hybrid drivetrain that still turns heads nearly a decade later.
Finished in Protonic Blue Metallic with BMW i Frozen Grey accents, this i8 wears its futuristic design proudly, from the vented hood and scissor doors to its flowing aerodynamic bodywork. Built around a carbon-fiber and aluminum unibody, it’s as much a technical showcase as it is a performance machine.
Power comes from a turbocharged 1.5-liter inline-three paired with an eDrive electric motor, producing a combined 357 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque. The gas engine drives the rear wheels through a six-speed Aisin automatic transaxle, while the electric motor powers the front wheels via a two-speed automatic transmission, allowing for all-wheel-drive capability when needed.
This example rides on 20-inch Style 470 alloy wheels with Bridgestone Potenza S001 tires and features cross-drilled and ventilated rotors for braking. The dampers were replaced and the brake fluid flushed in August 2023, ensuring fresh maintenance for its next owner.
Inside, the i8’s cabin is finished in Giga Amido dark gray leather and includes the Giga World package. Features include heated power seats, iDrive infotainment with navigation, a Harman Kardon audio system, head-up display, and Active Driving Assistant. The digital TFT display shows 23k miles, confirming light use since new.
The Carfax report notes minor rear damage from 2020, but the car presents cleanly and includes service records, a reproduction window sticker, owner’s manuals, and a clean Arizona title.
Offered at no reserve, this 2016 BMW i8 presents an opportunity to own one of the most innovative and visually stunning hybrids of its era—at a price determined entirely by the market.
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