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BMW i8 Spyder and Coupe Concepts Compared

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BMW i8 Spyder and Coupe Concepts Compared
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The just unveiled BMW i8 Concept Spyder naturally calls for a comparison to its open-air sibling. It's an interesting comparison for several reasons. Seeing both concepts shows the differences between both cars/concepts but also shows some progress BMW has made in the development of the Concept i8. At first sight, the i8 Spyder looks even more focused and 'mean' than the i8 Coupe. Part of the reason for this is that the i8 Spyder is 15 cm or 6 inches shorter than the i8 Coupe (see full specs below). Being an open top car however results in a weight disadvantage of 150 kg or 330 lbs.

Both the i8 Coupe and the i8 Spyder have gullwing/butterfly doors, and both will retain this for series production (as seen in our recent i8 spy video and photos). Note however, that the the i8 Spyder hasn't been announced for series production yet. The glass doors of the i8 Coupe won't make it to production but will follow a similar approach as the i8 Spyder shows. But that's enough talking, enjoy the comparison photos and both cars' specifications below.

The i8 Spyder will make its public world premiere at Beijing auto show next month.

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Specifications

Specifications BMW i8 Concept CoupeBMW i8 Concept Spyder
Length (mm)46324480
Height (mm)12801208
Width (mm)19551922
Wheelbase (mm)28002650
Number of seats2 + 22
Kerb Weight (kg)14801630
Top Speed250 km/h (155 mph) electr. governed250 km/h (155 mph) electr. governed
Acceleration
0-100 kph (s)4.65.0
80-120kph (s)4.04.0
System Output260 kW / 550 NM260 kW / 550 NM
Twin Power Turbo Engine164 kW / 300 Nm164 kW / 300 Nm
Fuel Consumption (EU)2.6 l/100km - 104mpg imp3.0 l/100km - 94mpg imp
eDrive output electric motor96kw96kw
electric rangeapprox. 35 km (20 miles)approx. 27-30 km (17-19 miles)
battery charge timestandard: 1.45 h for 100%standard: 1.45 h for 100%
Luggage Compartmentapprox. 150 litresapprox. 100 litres



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