I am looking forward to i8 being released. I am hoping that it has great driving dynamics in addition to the efficiency.
There are couple of things that bother me a bit. First, one being the super skinny tires for such a powerful car. I mean 195 and 215
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Even super sport class motorcycles have wider contact patch then i8. I know that they are trying to keep rolling friction low due to efficiency. But 195 and 215 that is too skinny. I think at least 245/265 would have been reasonable.
Second, 6-speed auto is bit outdated. They should have used 8-speed auto or 7 speed DCT.
I am pretty sure this is a money making scheme again. As they might do LCI in 3 years and offer 8-spd or 7-spd and raise prices a bit.