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      08-14-2014, 02:24 PM   #27
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Originally Posted by Tilum View Post
The i8 was supposed to have a rather funky, electronic key with a digital display. It was even listed as standard spec in the original UK brochure (which was subsequently pulled by BMW UK due to 'errors' in the brochure). However, BMW decided to pull the plug on the Display Key, much to the disappointment of many future i8 owners. N.B. most of the additional functionality of the Display Key is still available via the BMW i app (available on both Android and i Phones).

Pic of the infamous Display key below:-
They pulled it but now @Scott26 has said BMW got a lot of inquiries about it from the first customers, that the car of the future should have the key of the future; so while there is not any more detail, it apparently will be coming after all.
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