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      09-12-2013, 12:26 AM   #1
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The BMW i8: From Vision to Reality

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Four years ago BMW unveiled the Vision EffecientDynamics, and said that it would go into production. I am sure many of us laughed and said, "Yeah, right" and then proceeded to laugh some more. Well, after looking at this comparison, I would say BMW kept there word for the most part. There are some differences at the back, but I think the production version looks better. In my opinion, the VED looked a bit too fragile in the rear. Anyway, what do you all think? Is it close enough to the vision? Or has that lost "10%" made the production version loose its sparkle?
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Personally I am quite amazed at how close it is to the concept.

It was an obvious conclusion that we'd lose the glass doors. The few extra design elements that were lost at the back, looking at the comparison above, now they look like extra flair, in a way the production rear looks more solid and less like a sculpture. The shape of the rear lights has stayed true to form even though the implementation is different, but looks great.

And yes there are those who lament the loss of the angel eyes from the concept, but the stacked angel eyes in the production version (not shown above but I attached here to show what I am referring to) are unique and I think look great.
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