BMW鈥檚 most technologically-accomplished model in the group鈥檚 near 100-year history is to launch with a 海角视频 sellout 鈥 powered by the next generation of engines .
The latest chapter in the story of the North Warwickshire engine plant reaches a major milestone tomorrow with the launch of the German firm鈥檚 first purpose-built, plug-in hybrid sports car, the BMW i8.
And the two-seater 拢94,845 car owes its 155mph performance to a new generation of engines developed over a two-year period at Hams Hall and described by plant director Nick Spencer as 鈥榬evolutionary'.
The car is a total sellout in the 海角视频 for more than a year, with 350 already ordered and strong demand in other countries, said Nick Spencer.
鈥淭his is the first of a completely new family, the next generation of BMW engines. It is the next chapter in the story of Hams Hall 鈥 this engine family will be the mainstay of BMW鈥檚 car poduction.
鈥淭he BMWi8 is the most technologically accomplished car BMW has ever built and all the engines will be made here. Being associated with a car like this is great for this factory.
鈥淚nvestment in technology is key for BMW. No-one else is putting carbon-fibre technology into serious production. This is unique and is a classic example of how BMW can move with the times. It鈥檚 also a good story for the region, a statement that manufacturing is vibrant and forward-thinking.鈥
