BMW i8 Roadster | 2020 Highlights: – 1.5-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine with electric motor (plug-in hybrid), automatic transmission – One of only 3,884 i8 Roadsters built – Seldom-seen exterior and interior colour combination – 22,500 km on the odometer – Electrically operated fabric roof The private seller offers for sale this 2020 BMW i8 Roadster, powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine combined with an electric motor, paired with an automatic transmission. This example is finished in grey metallic with black accents on the bonnet, roof area and rear, and is matched with a striking orange-brown leather interior with grey contrasting sections, a combination the seller notes was produced in small numbers. The odometer reads 22,500 km. Inside, the cabin features the i8’s sporty bucket seats, a leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel with blue i accents, a fully digital instrument cluster and the central infotainment display with navigation. Multi-spoke alloy wheels in two-tone finish complete the look. The car has a valid inspection. With its low mileage and a specification that stands apart from the more common colour choices, this is an appealing example of one of the most futuristic open cars of its generation. BMW launched the i8 in 2014 as the flagship of its i sub-brand, a plug-in hybrid sports car that combined a carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic passenger cell with an aluminium chassis and a mid-mounted three-cylinder petrol engine driving the rear wheels, while an electric motor drives the front axle. The open-top i8 Roadster followed in 2018, alongside a facelift that raised the electric motor’s output and the combined system power to 374 PS. Production of the i8 ended in 2020 at BMW’s Leipzig plant, with 3,884 Roadsters built, compared with more than 16,500 coupés. That makes the Roadster considerably scarcer than its closed sibling. Design is at the heart of the i8’s appeal. The layered bodywork, the floating rear sections and the dramatic dihedral doors still look like a concept car brought to the road, and the Roadster adds a fully electric fabric roof that folds away in seconds. On the move, the i8 can glide silently on electric power or combine both power sources for strong, four-wheel-drive performance, offering a driving experience that is both efficient and thrilling. As one of the first true hybrid supercars and now a closed chapter in BMW’s history, the i8 Roadster has firmly established itself as a modern collectible. Condition of the bodywork & paint 4 — Very Good. Minor chips or scratches; may need minimal bodywork or paint correction. Condition of the interior 4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time. Technical condition 4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing. Overall condition 4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time. This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only. We encourage all potential bidders to inspect the vehicle before placing a bid. Please contact us by phone or email to schedule an appointment. All auction cars offered have a reserve price. You have only won the item if the seller accepts your bid. Price changes and errors reserved. The 14-day right of withdrawal does not apply to this auction. This car is currently located in: Pas-de-Calais department, France. This car drives, brakes and shifts. The car has a French registration. The buyer is responsible for registration in his own country and responsible for delivery and collection of any vehicle purchased at the auction. The description of this car is, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Route 66 Auctions requests a range of detail about the car from the seller and performs a level of due diligence. However, potential buyers must independently satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description. We strongly advise potential buyers to view or arrange inspections as well as conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to bid or buy. Please note that it is not uncommon for classic or collectible cars to have received cosmetic repairs in the past, to rectify damage or refresh appearance, and this work may be hard to see even upon visual inspection. Unless there is an explicit statement by the seller to the contrary, please assume that any vehicle could have had bodywork or paintwork. Photographs may not reflect the exact true colour or exact full condition of the vehicle. It is a bidder’s responsibility to assure themselves of the colour and condition of a vehicle, including its interior and the existence of any remedial bodywork or paintwork, before committing to bid or buy. Read more