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BMW's Hybrid halo car will be debuting at the 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show but before we get there, here are some pictures of a scale model from a BimmerPost forum member.

The monochromatic finish is much better from the optical camo used to disguise the i8. Last week, the automaker revealed the performance and power specs of the car. Motivated by a 1.5 liter turbocharged three pot sending 231hp to the rear wheels and an electric motor providing 131hp to the front wheels.

0-100 is a claimed at 4.5 seconds, with a top speed capped at 249 km/h and economy at 95 mpg on the US cycle.
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