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      07-11-2020, 03:50 AM   #1
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Next Gen i8 and wishful thinking



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This is by far THE BEST rendering I have seen for the next gen i8. Lets hope BMW steals it instead of stealing from Lamborghini to create what I consider is an ugly baby lambo ripoff.

This design + opening the rear channels for the iconic rear wind i8 look is the best its gonna get.

This design, 600+ hp, equivalent or better tech than 8 series, double the range, and a more premium interior is all I ask for. Thats what would make this worth spending $100k+ on.
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      07-11-2020, 09:32 AM   #2
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Beauty is always in the eye of the beholder...
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It needs black cf wheels. I would buy one, 500HP or even 400HP would be fine if weight close to 1400K. I do want to be able to spin tires though.

Interesting visual trick on the kidneys, blocking out the middle so it does not have the ludicrous nostrils of the new 4 series.

Must keep the minimal rear seat functionality.

The i8 has gained a reputation, is arguably one of the best 'flagship' models in recent history. I am really surprised how every kid seems to know what it is. They roll down their windows at stoplights and wave and politely but excitedly ask, "excuse me sir, is that a BMW i8?"

And the i8 gets a ton of attention at exotic car gatherings, way more than the hum-drum Ferraris, Lambos, Porsches, Vettes... It is the 'thinking person's' cool car. Great PR for BMW.
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ILLUSTRATION BY RADOVAN VARICAK

This is by far THE BEST rendering I have seen for the next gen i8. Lets hope BMW steals it instead of stealing from Lamborghini to create what I consider is an ugly baby lambo ripoff.

This design + opening the rear channels for the iconic rear wind i8 look is the best its gonna get.

This design, 600+ hp, equivalent or better tech than 8 series, double the range, and a more premium interior is all I ask for. Thats what would make this worth spending $100k+ on.
Love it. Great integration of hofmeister kink into the air intake and the large kidney architecture nicely muted. Really like the look of the rear lights and front end. Do not know how the interior is but the range should be at least 100 miles. Hope BMW makes this!!!!
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I've heard they canceled the M-Next; something changed?
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      07-12-2020, 12:03 PM   #6
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I feel like the general consensus on the M Next was that it was ugly

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I've heard they canceled the M-Next; something changed?
It is cancelled but I doubt forever. I'd say we see a new model within 5 years. I expect BMW to continue to expand the i-series, I foresee a line-up such as i3, i4, iX3, iX4, i8/i8M at some point in the future. The "cancellation" was never actually a press release statement. Just came from a "inside source", I doubt anything was scrapped. They are waiting to see the full financial impact of COVID which I agree with

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Has anyone heard anything about a 2024 i8 M coming out in 2023? I know BMW was talking about producing an i8 M but the plans were shelved in 2020. There are more recent articles that suggest BMW will build it in 2023 as a 2024 model.

https://www.carindigo.com/news/2024-...sion-m-concept

https://bmwsuvmodels.com/2024-bmw-i8/

There's even something on the BMW USA website regarding the Vision M NEXT:
https://www.bmwusa.com/concept-vehic...on-m-next.html

Anyone????
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Thread resurrection...

Has anyone heard anything about a 2024 i8 M coming out in 2023? I know BMW was talking about producing an i8 M but the plans were shelved in 2020. There are more recent articles that suggest BMW will build it in 2023 as a 2024 model.

https://www.carindigo.com/news/2024-bmw-i8-m-based-on-the-vision-m-concept

https://bmwsuvmodels.com/2024-bmw-i8/

There's even something on the BMW USA website regarding the Vision M NEXT:
https://www.bmwusa.com/concept-vehicles/bmw-vision-m-next.html

Anyone????
That would be awesome…hopefully is true
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ILLUSTRATION BY RADOVAN VARICAK

This is by far THE BEST rendering I have seen for the next gen i8. Lets hope BMW steals it instead of stealing from Lamborghini to create what I consider is an ugly baby lambo ripoff.

This design + opening the rear channels for the iconic rear wind i8 look is the best its gonna get.

This design, 600+ hp, equivalent or better tech than 8 series, double the range, and a more premium interior is all I ask for. Thats what would make this worth spending $100k+ on.
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[IMG]https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod...1587684362.jpg[/IMG]

ILLUSTRATION BY RADOVAN VARICAK

This is by far THE BEST rendering I have seen for the next gen i8. Lets hope BMW steals it instead of stealing from Lamborghini to create what I consider is an ugly baby lambo ripoff.

This design + opening the rear channels for the iconic rear wind i8 look is the best its gonna get.

This design, 600+ hp, equivalent or better tech than 8 series, double the range, and a more premium interior is all I ask for. Thats what would make this worth spending $100k+ on.
This isn't looking so bad
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      04-19-2022, 12:04 PM   #10
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ILLUSTRATION BY RADOVAN VARICAK

This is by far THE BEST rendering I have seen for the next gen i8. Lets hope BMW steals it instead of stealing from Lamborghini to create what I consider is an ugly baby lambo ripoff.

This design + opening the rear channels for the iconic rear wind i8 look is the best its gonna get.

This design, 600+ hp, equivalent or better tech than 8 series, double the range, and a more premium interior is all I ask for. Thats what would make this worth spending $100k+ on.
1. Love the looks - basically everything everyone else has commented about the kink, grill, rear winglets, etc

2. PHEV capability ala Porsche 918 would be great, but ultimately some form of hybrid is likely even without that. I'd be happy with something I can commute and get 40-50+ mpg with, but still has 500+ hp on tap when I want to do some spirited driving or track time. I think a good engine choice (keeping in mind weight / size limitations) would likely be the S58. Paired with electric motors you could easily hit 600+ hp and if the weight is kept down (target: less than the M2; current is 3500 lbs i8, 3600 lbs M2) it would be decisively quick.

3. I imagine it would get a variant on the new i4 interior, though I actually prefer the M4/M3 interiors. Just update the current i8 interior to be in line with that and I'd be happy, rather than jumping to the newer i4 stuff. I have a feeling they'll go straight to next gen post-i4 design though.
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I would love to see The 2.0l diesel from the 20/28d series. Tuned to 300 or 350 horse. You would get loads of torque to spin them when you want to 400+lbs easily. 50 mpg+ With the new 8 speed my x3 gets that @45-55mph. At least 50 miles elctric only range this time. Also DC fast charging. You can get a modern 25-30kwh battery to easily fit in the area the 2010 Era designed battery the current i8 has. That would support more oomph for a better front electric motor. Easily a 250 horse. With peak electric boost at 300 horse a sort of "overboost" for launches and track straights. Would be a real contender and keep the weight down too 3k lbs. Would be much quicker than the old one too.
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ILLUSTRATION BY RADOVAN VARICAK

This is by far THE BEST rendering I have seen for the next gen i8. Lets hope BMW steals it instead of stealing from Lamborghini to create what I consider is an ugly baby lambo ripoff.

This design + opening the rear channels for the iconic rear wind i8 look is the best its gonna get.

This design, 600+ hp, equivalent or better tech than 8 series, double the range, and a more premium interior is all I ask for. Thats what would make this worth spending $100k+ on.
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[IMG]https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod...1587684362.jpg[/IMG]

ILLUSTRATION BY RADOVAN VARICAK

This is by far THE BEST rendering I have seen for the next gen i8. Lets hope BMW steals it instead of stealing from Lamborghini to create what I consider is an ugly baby lambo ripoff.

This design + opening the rear channels for the iconic rear wind i8 look is the best its gonna get.

This design, 600+ hp, equivalent or better tech than 8 series, double the range, and a more premium interior is all I ask for. Thats what would make this worth spending $100k+ on.
Looks great
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      04-27-2022, 05:27 PM   #13
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So what is the latest news? Is this happening or not?
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I second that hopefully someone has some info.
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ILLUSTRATION BY RADOVAN VARICAK

This is by far THE BEST rendering I have seen for the next gen i8. Lets hope BMW steals it instead of stealing from Lamborghini to create what I consider is an ugly baby lambo ripoff.

This design + opening the rear channels for the iconic rear wind i8 look is the best its gonna get.

This design, 600+ hp, equivalent or better tech than 8 series, double the range, and a more premium interior is all I ask for. Thats what would make this worth spending $100k+ on.
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[IMG]https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod...1587684362.jpg[/IMG]

ILLUSTRATION BY RADOVAN VARICAK

This is by far THE BEST rendering I have seen for the next gen i8. Lets hope BMW steals it instead of stealing from Lamborghini to create what I consider is an ugly baby lambo ripoff.

This design + opening the rear channels for the iconic rear wind i8 look is the best its gonna get.

This design, 600+ hp, equivalent or better tech than 8 series, double the range, and a more premium interior is all I ask for. Thats what would make this worth spending $100k+ on.
I would love to have one of this. Although I think it's too pricey for it's look.
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