2017 BMW i8 | Northampton, Northamptonshire

A 2017 BMW i8, the plug-in hybrid sports car that pairs a 1.5-litre three-cylinder petrol engine with electric drive. It is known for its carbon-fibre structure, low sculpted shape and butterfly doors, and it served as the official safety car for Formula E. This one is finished in metallic grey with a black interior and silver accents, in excellent condition. The curved bodywork catches light in layers, which gives photographers plenty to work with. In electric mode it moves off almost silently, while Sport mode brings the petrol engine in with a deeper note. The doors swing upward, and it seats two. Its futuristic profile suits advertising, near-future film and TV, music videos and fashion shoots, where the car works as a backdrop. At events, those rising doors make the arrival a moment in itself. Weddings and personal hires are covered too. The car is based in Northampton, Northamptonshire.