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BMW i8 Spyder Prototype Spotted

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Updated 5/11/17: The i8 Spyder has been recorded testing on the Nurburgring for the first time.

Updated 2/28/17: We recently got our first look at the BMW i8 Spyder with its top down. We now have the first look of the removable soft top in place. The driver flag on the side of the car also indicates that the prototype is being driven by BMW race car driver (and DTM champ) Marco Whitmann.


Have a look at the first BMW i8 Spyder prototype with its top removed. Minimal camouflage covers the car, which clearly sticks close to the concept version, first revealed seemingly eons (5 years) ago.

The i8 Spyder retains its targa roof with curvy cowls behind each seats. Although its been removed here, the roof is expected to be a two section folding roof as on the concept.

The i8 Spyder will debut with the i8 LCI and like the LCI coupe it will feature a small power bump from current levels. Production will begin in 2018, as a MY2019 in the US.






















































Compare to the Concept Spyder.

BMW i8 Spyder Concept at 2012 Paris Auto Show

And here are some renderings we've done in the past giving us a look at different colors.