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i think this car is getting a lot of shit mainly because of its I3 engine, relatively low HP, low e-drive range and skinny tires. but again, that's the whole point of being efficient and green while trying to go fast.
in my view this is a rather poor way of combining performance with efficiency. performance doesn't have to be nerfed too much for the sake of saving gas, and lets face it, 31 miles on electricity isn't really big news these days.
with all that CFRP structure and the amazing looks, why not just go the NSX approach and put a bigger engine in there, let the total output break 450HP at least, have the option of providing road legal track tires...etc right now the i8 reeks of compromises, a meh showing of trying to make the best of two worlds
the real killer though, is the price, at 125K USD please tell me why i shouldn't wait just 1 more year for the NSX(which might just come in at 110K) and go for the i8?
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