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I had some badass Cars, but the i8 is a class on its own. It's plenty fast and I don't think it will get a powerbump soon. It just doesn't need it. |
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0-60 in 4 seconds, mid-range acceleration of 50-75 in 2.6, top speed of 160...all with the ability to average over 45+ mpg (personal results) on the highway.
I will never understand the comments about its lack of performance. I guess the bar is just too high these days.
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It is certainly plenty quick enough on the road, and at a level where it is possible to fully exploit its performance |
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Salty, still not over the fact that everyone stops caring about an M car when the i8 parks next to it. Visiting a gas station with the M6 was a regular event. With the i8, 4 years after introduction and its still like Batman made an appearance. They just crave the attention you're getting now. What's sad is when I say "they" it's most often than not just grown children who grew up with M car fantasies but drive supped up 3 series that are a generation or two too old or the stereotypical douche-type M car drivers who thinks himself a rare-breed and is in denial that he drives just another BMW (those had a lot to do with me getting rid of my last M6).
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I can confirm this. I drove back to Pittsburgh from DC today. I stopped at midway rest stop to refuel. It took about 20 minutes to leave because the car was mobbed with people wanting to take pics. A person literally followed me for miles and got off at midway just because they wanted to check the car out. Annoying and sort of scary but I can handle myself so not worried about that. Everyone is always incredibly friendly about the car though. It gets super positive attention and lots of it. My Ferrari does not always get the most positive attention and gets less overall.
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No one gives a sh!t about the i8 where I live. Which is the way I like it.
As for whether it is "fast enough," unless you are going to track your car it is definitely fast enough if you want to stay out of jail and avoid killing yourself or somebody else.
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I very much hope that BMW drops the i8s the 184hp electric motor from the i3s... if that is the case the car will be in the 41x hp range.. + a Tuned and we are talking !!
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I am finding it really hard to wait and see if the 2018 is irresistible and perfect for a springtime euro delivery. I want a prime used one right now!!!
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A bit disconcerting that the coupe is being phased out.
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That is not what I was saying, sorry if I was unclear.
I am only saying that production is (perfectly logically) switching to the roadster. Coupes will still be made, when ordered by a customer. After the demand for roadsters is filled I would logically think production will then become mixed. |
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Which major changes from the roadster would not be possible for the coupe? The ones I most care about are possible increase in power from the ICE (sounds like electric motor increase is not possible), greater range for e-drive mode, updated iDrive to latest iteration, and possible addition of sensor driven features (e.g. blind spot warning, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control).
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bloody excited
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I may be the only one thinking this. But BMW produces these teaser videos to entice excitement. Don't get me wrong. It works. I am excited! BUT. They are also setting expectations. The longer your mind has time to wander and be imaginative, the more likely you are to be disappointed with the end product. Maybe it's my lack of caffeine talking.
Anxiously waiting to see what it looks like.
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