02-05-2021, 04:38 PM | #1 |
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When do you think there'll be an i8 successor?
I am a bit saddened as my i8 roadster lease is almost up and that the i8 got discontinued. The i8 roadster has been my favorite car ever and a true joy to drive. The instant torque is awesome but 600+ hp wouldve been proper for a car that looks and weighs as little as the i8.
The MNext wouldve been super cool but the plans got discontinued with covid. Any idea when a proper i8 successor might be reintroduced? |
02-06-2021, 12:15 AM | #2 |
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I suspect the next round of normal M3/4/5/8 will be electrified. Not sure just how close one will be to an i8 though.
I was really looking forward to the MNext with a powerful B48 and more powerful electric motors to get over 600hp in total as an upgrade from the M6 but I feel it will need to be a 992 or an F12/812 instead.
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02-10-2021, 04:12 PM | #3 |
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There won't be one. And worse than that is that BMW seem to have given up on full CF cells.
And even worse.... B I G grilles i3 and i8 are anomalies for BMW. All their other cars without exception are overweight. |
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Can't get comfortable with the Roger rabbit grilles either. Perhaps someone will be able to capitalize on this design flaw with a tasteful aftermarket modification to the ginormous grilles. |
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It's such a great all-rounder and GT car. |
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02-20-2021, 11:08 AM | #8 | |
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Fast forward to E90 335, tuned, LSD etc., great car. Then F80 M3: very capable and comfortable car, but relatively isolated driver feel. A bit porky. The i8 drives more like the 2002: CF is super rigid, 3300lbs feels nimble. AWD is a bit cumbersome to powersteer, visibility is compromised, and braking is not supercar. That said, mild weight loss diet, tune, and Michelins make it my favorite bimmer ever. I am too young to have had a chance to drive a 507.
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I've got 2 years left on this lease. If there isn't a good option for my next daily driver, not sure what to do. The residual on these cars is too high to consider buying the car at lease end. |
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03-29-2021, 11:04 AM | #13 | |
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Also I cannot get a clear definition of kerb (curb) weight anywhere. in my case, I was not in the car. Car and Driver has it at the weight I came up with. (must be a full tank of gas?) https://www.caranddriver.com/bmw/i8/specs Last edited by mws; 03-29-2021 at 10:58 PM.. Reason: clarity |
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04-05-2021, 09:26 AM | #14 |
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I want to also say there won't be another i8, I can't believe BMW was so far ahead and threw it all away. And I am completely with @jasH here. The iNext/big grill nightmare! I gasped when I saw the picture. What are they thinking?
Its like they took all the bad bits of an i3 and everything else is a design nightmare. Oh well, I am planning on being buried in my i8 Roadster. At least it will upset everyone who comes to the funeral... |
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