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Originally Posted by synclastica_86
I feel exactly the same way. That's sub-M3/4 performance at twice the price. While I doubt that it'll be in my price range, I'd desire it much more of it had a 6 or 8 cylinder producing enough power and torque to at least match the M5/6 when combined with the electric motor. Basically, I don't want a car to look more powerful than it actually is.
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I respect that opinion because more performance is absolutely a good thing.
BUT sometimes people miss the point of the i series. While performance is always a focus for all models, it isn't the #1 priority. I remember BMW saying that there are no plans to build any M versions. The i series is about technology and efficiency. I am no fan of hybrid or electric cars, but building those will allow us to keep big power performance cars. I think the i8 will be plenty fast and will hopefully be a fun car to drive. Price is definitely too high, but i guess that tech is still expensive.