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      03-30-2012, 10:53 PM   #23
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Not feeling it too much...besides, it will change immensely by the time it goes into production
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      03-31-2012, 12:10 AM   #24
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      03-31-2012, 12:30 AM   #25
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I'd buy one.
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      03-31-2012, 12:55 AM   #26
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Cool. Looks great.
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      03-31-2012, 01:26 AM   #27
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Not really feelin this... Resembles the new Acura NSX too much.... Still a nice car though....
The NSX resembles the i8...it came out after. I said this when the NSX was shown and people where like , but it does, and the i8/Vision EfficientDynamics was shown long before the new NSX concept @ the last motor show
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This is one of the nicest designs lately, and by far the most appealing electric car ever.
Knowing how great Bimmers usually are, this is so far the only car that can persuade me to go Eco-friendly. The Fisker Karma tickled me just a little bit but this one would get me to go all the way
I wonder how far beyond the 100K mark the coupe is going to be ...
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      03-31-2012, 01:57 AM   #29
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      03-31-2012, 03:06 AM   #30
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Awesome car and concept.

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And you don't like the Acura?
I don't like the new NSX either, it's absolutely hideous and all those commercials are just a waste of ad money, shame on you Seinfeld.

With all these hybrid supercars concepts being made by various car companies I like the Lexus LF-LC the most. The Lexus looks fantastic on the outside as well as the inside.
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      03-31-2012, 03:30 AM   #31
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WoW...reminds me of the R8 Spyder. Audi also made a fully electric version of their R8 which is a concept and probably shares hear characteristics.

I'd love to see one in person and own one for sure!!
Audi made a gas powered car electric with no effort to make it as practical and efficient as possible. Not even in the same boat.

This is ground up hybrid, the i3 is all electric.

Audi and others are playing catchup to BMWi.

Wait until the fuel cell versions come... can run on hydrogen or natural gas and no longer use precious metals- all ceramics! There is a certain model that was spied running this system now
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      03-31-2012, 04:40 AM   #32
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Where the BMW i8 Spyder will take centre stage with three other world premieres.
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- M6 GC
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- 1er 3-door hatch

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      03-31-2012, 04:53 AM   #33
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Not feeling it.. Looks like the car in the movie Batman??? When George Clooney played Batman.
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      03-31-2012, 05:09 AM   #34
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WoW...reminds me of the R8 Spyder. Audi also made a fully electric version of their R8 which is a concept and probably shares hear characteristics.

I'd love to see one in person and own one for sure!!
Do not compared a rehased lambo to this innovative sporty and futuristic car.
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      03-31-2012, 05:29 AM   #35
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I still need it with E92 engine!
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      03-31-2012, 07:07 AM   #36
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It kinda looks like it needs a splitter or lower airdam to balance it out, the nose seems really high off the ground.
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      03-31-2012, 07:58 AM   #37
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Leaked well in advance ahead of the embargo. The CZ Autosite Autoforum has leaked the pictures of BMW's latest Concept Car ahead of its Premiere at Auto China 2012 in Beijing.

Where the BMW i8 Spyder will take centre stage with three other world premieres.

The pictures reveal so much detail including how the production i8 will look once the concept glass doors are replaced by conventional doors without losing the unique butterfly wing operation. As stated before the i8 Spyder retains the strong aerodynamic butresses of the Coupe but follows function by forming the overhead protection safety system, and having I have discussed previously.

BMW are very much thinking of adding the i8 Spyder to production alongside the regular i8 to enhance its overall mission statement - As The Most progressive Sports car. Now you can have a better understanding of both the i8's appearance and how they have retained that futuristic essence of the concept and are taking it right through to production.

Stay posted for further BMW news for the Beijing Autoshow this April.
Amazing, BMW have done it again. This car will change everything
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      03-31-2012, 07:59 AM   #38
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      03-31-2012, 08:01 AM   #39
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Will reserve judgement for production model. Some things I like, but I'm not a fan of the back end:

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Nice looking and hi tech , but I'll start saving money for the oncoming 918 Spyder.
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      03-31-2012, 08:55 AM   #41
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Scott,

please, please tell those guys that there is nothing wrong with having a s65 engine in that car or making an ///M version of the i8. You guys can call it ///Mi8.
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And you don't like the Acura?
I actually don't. I think the NSX concept is pretty bad. It doesn't even like the old NSX which is still hot. I see no NSX in that "NSX" concept. Oh well, sad but we will see what Honda will bring us in the future.

On the other hand, BMW should... M One......
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      03-31-2012, 09:26 AM   #44
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That's a beauty! Looks a little "busy", though with all those lines - especially the back. Would be a pain to wash LOL!

Can someone point out who designed this car and what else have they designed? Seems like such a departure from the typical BMW design cues (other than the M1/Homage that is). Similarities are stunning.
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