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Spied BMW i8 Mule Looks More Production Ready with Hoffmeister Kink and Other Updates
BIMMERPOST NEWS Spied BMW i8 Mule Looks More Production Ready with Hoffmeister Kink and Other Updates It's been months since we've spied any BMW i8 prototype showing any outwardly noticeable changes, but this i8 mule we spied last week finally shows some changes. We've also posted some photos below of a previous prototype and concept i8, for comparison. • Classic Hoffmeister kink has now been revealed. • Kidney grilles now more visible than ever. • Sideskirts now match the concept i8. • Side view mirrors are sportier and extend out further, for a more exotic look. • Door handles have been deleted from the doors and moved to the newly created gap between the rear edge of the door and the rear quarter panel, just like on the i8 Spyder Concept. • Rear fenders/shoulders and tail lights have been raised for a more aggressive look, to match the look of the i8 Concept. • Bulbous rear camouflage has been removed, showing much more of production rear's lines and shape. Powertrain and Sales Target: The concept i8 specs should give a great idea of what to expect for the production i8 model. The concept i8 features a high performance 3-cylinder petrol engine (164 kW) in rear with i3's electric motor (limited to 96 kW) in front, resulting in total torque of 550 Nm (300Nm petrol engine + 250 Nm electric motor). Here are the concept i8's previously released vitals (subject to change in the production model, of course):
Catch our previous coverage of the BMW i8 @ http://www.bimmerpost.com/?s=i8 Newest Spy Video: Previous prototype i8 (for comparison): Concept i8 coupe and spyder (for comparison): Speculative renders of a production i8 coupe: |
12-04-2012, 01:07 PM | #3 |
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i dot understand why are they coming up with these hybrid sports car, is it the price of fuel, i dont get it, if you got money to pay for a $100k car y do you care about fuel cost, plus if I am paying that much for a sports car I want it loud and fast, and fuel efficiency would be the last thing to worry about, I think hybrids thake the masculinity and "power" out of these so called "sports" cars/hybrids :
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12-04-2012, 01:08 PM | #4 | |
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12-04-2012, 01:27 PM | #7 |
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I still think BMW should drop a tuned F10 M5 engine in that thing and call it their supercar.
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12-04-2012, 01:37 PM | #8 |
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The ghetto called looking for its rims back....I like the concept...but those wheels kill it.
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12-04-2012, 01:44 PM | #9 |
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Look at Tesla model S, that thing is pure electric and have performance that matches the M5. Look at that thing that Porsche built, the 918 Supercar. It beats the production car record on the nurb ring and it's a hybrid.
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12-04-2012, 01:58 PM | #11 |
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hope seats bottom doesnot rust
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12-04-2012, 02:27 PM | #13 |
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I dig it. It's different and progressive and it gives BMW an interesting flagship super car. Pricing seems a bit heady, but given the image and pricing of the Tesla with the big battery pack, I guess it's in the same relative neighborhood.
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12-04-2012, 03:12 PM | #15 | |
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Also, electric supercars are the future??? Give me a break... have you heard about hydrogen? |
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12-04-2012, 03:18 PM | #16 |
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Buy stock now.
BMW I applaud you, you crush our spirit with that god awful 3 series GT, but make up for it with a timely release of a much brighter future.
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12-04-2012, 03:18 PM | #17 |
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Never. Going. To. Happen.
Exhibit 1, Hindenburg. Exhibit 2, it still takes more energy to crack hydrogen from the oxygen in water than the actual energy in the cracked hydrogen. The old 7er Hydrogen had a massively insulated tank, but if you left it sitting for a week (think airports) the hydrogen would all evaporate. Distribution and storage is also a huge hurdle. Electric makes so much more sense, especially if something like the Tesla Supercharger system becomes more prevalent and standardized. |
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12-04-2012, 03:19 PM | #18 |
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Don't think of it as a cost issue... think of it more as time saving concept and saving natural resources concept. If I can save environmental damage and not have to stop at some gas pump so much then voila. It is more self fulfilling to know. It just makes each day less stressful and you have something better than a fisker or prius or escalade hybrid.
And for your sports car... yes who gives a flying f*** about fuel. The more fuel it eats the more fun it is. I am down with the koenigsegg one concept. |
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12-04-2012, 03:47 PM | #21 |
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IMHO, from experience, not having gas, one becomes limited to many things. For example, in NYC, after hurricane sandy passed, the tri-state was short of fuel. Many people were waiting online for gas and stocking up. If you had an electric car, this can be resolved short term. Maybe this answers some of you guys talking about gas affordability. Yet another issue is transitioning towards greener vehicles. Eventually, it will happen.
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Still not a fan of the i car line up. Looking forward to the 2er as well.
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