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... and what can I tell you, I don't much like it.. I mean it's nothing special, and in profile it's downright awkward looking. But that doesn't really matter, I've no problem with you liking the R8 at all... but I still do not see any resemblance to an Audi in the i8, whatsoever, and I maintain that Audi wouldn't style something in such a brave fashion... just look at the Quattro concept!! It's dull and predictable! The only reason why the Nanuk concept wasn't quite as boring is because it's a vaguely warmed over Audi Branded version of the Lambo Parkour concept. Audi's are boring and lack flair - these aren't two criticisms I think you could level at the i8. .. to be fair.. the R8 will sound a lot better I'm sure!!! |
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09-11-2013, 01:38 PM | #26 |
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Also, I'd be curious to see 4 people in the i8.. just two adults and two kids would be impressive (assuming the kids had both legs and their heads still attached)...
I'd be even more curious to see a video of them getting in and out of the car!! |
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09-11-2013, 01:59 PM | #28 |
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It looks cool-different, but not 150k car!!!!! Probably people that think I have more money than you and ill make sure you notice me will buy it....
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Everyone can stop calling it a car for 4 adults. The rear seats are almost 911-like, pad for your ass and pad for your back. Leg room is almost non-existent. |
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09-11-2013, 02:30 PM | #31 | |
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This car has great pressence! And it's 100% BMW! Looks great in blue, looks sick!
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09-11-2013, 02:44 PM | #32 |
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Are there any videos available showing people entering/exiting the vehicle? Wondering how the ingress/egress is.
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09-11-2013, 03:04 PM | #33 |
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Oh okay. Thanks for the explanation. I am glad BMW didn't do that then.
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09-11-2013, 04:19 PM | #35 |
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Protonic Blue awesome, Color is very similar to Monte Carlo Blue and Estoril Blue.!
Yesterday I saw the video and the presentation IAA of the car was great! |
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legit. not that blue though
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This is my favorite shot. Shows all of the models in BMW's lineup, along with a few Minis and RRs in the back. However, they should have had all the Bimmers with M-Sport I see my F07 5er GT there, I think it actually looks pretty good next to some of the others. Funny though, I do not see any F10's or F34's, hmm... i8 looks great. Although it is expensive, it is different a huge achievement for BMW, and it shows they can make beautiful supercar-like designs. Now time to start working on a real SLS and R8 competitor...
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BMW formed a partnership with SGL carbon to do a lot of their carbon work. Traditional carbon is woven like the picture quoted previously, but the overlaps actually create weak points in the fabric where it is "crimped". Non-crimp is just straight fibers that are stitched together horizontally. This configuration also lets resin flow more easily through the fabric when in a closed vacuum mold. Result is a lighter composite with more carbon, less resin. Meaning less weight and more strength. That is going to be one weird car to detail. Imagine trying to wax over the rear wheels of that thing. |
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09-11-2013, 10:06 PM | #41 |
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I'm so glad to be in LA only because you get to see every vehicle under the sun that is sold in North America, and I CAN'T wait to see the i cars on the roads here in LA. Who knows, maybe they'll be an i8 in my garage in the near future
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Luckily I am not interested in this car because I could never afford it :-/
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