DRIVING A BMW I8 ON THE MOST REMOTE HIGHWAY IN NORTH AMERICA! (PART 2)

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This video chronicles the initial leg of an ambitious 3,000-mile road trip from Alaska to Colorado in a 2014 BMW i8. The reviewer highlights the i8's striking, concept-car-like design and its unique plug-in hybrid powertrain, which combines a three-cylinder engine with electric motors for a total of 369 horsepower. While acknowledging the car's impressive acceleration (0-60 mph in 4.4 seconds) and its advanced technology for its time, the reviewer notes that for its original $125,000 price tag, the performance was somewhat underwhelming compared to its aggressive styling. The journey itself presented challenges, including the car's limited electric range, the pervasive smell of gasoline from an improperly sealed emergency gas can, and the rough road conditions of the Alaskan Highway, including potholes and construction. The reviewer also details the car's lack of a spare tire, necessitating a creative solution involving a tire from a BMW i3 and a comprehensive emergency kit. Despite these hurdles, the reviewer expresses excitement for the adventure and the unique experience of driving the i8 through remote landscapes.