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2020 BMW i8 Ultimate Sophisto and i3S Edition Roadstyle
BIMMERPOST NEWS 2020 BMW i8 Ultimate Sophisto and i3S Edition Roadstyle The 2020 BMW i3s Edition RoadStyle and i8 Ultimate Sophisto Editions -- i3s exclusive edition limited to 900 units worldwide. -- i8 Coupe and Roadster exclusive edition limited to 200 units worldwide. -- Production to begin in late 2019. -- Pricing to be announced closer to on-sale date. Woodcliff Lake, NJ – September 1, 2019…Today, BMW introduces two exclusive editions to its BMW i lineup of electric and PHEV vehicles. The i3s Edition RoadStyle takes the quickest and sportiest i3, the purely electric s model, and adds aggressive Fluid Black paint with exclusive details not available before. Just under 1000 units of the special edition i3s will be available worldwide. The i8 Ultimate Sophisto Edition will be available in Coupe and Roadster models, both featuring a very elegant combination of E-Copper trim with special details and interior touches. The i8 Ultimate Sophisto Edition will be available in a very limited 200 units globally, first-come, first-serve and will mark the end of production for the most successful plug-in hybrid sports car in the world. i3s Edition RoadStyle The i3s Edition RoadStyle features Fluid Black exterior paint with E-Copper finishing touches to the kidney grille inlays, front bumper air deflectors and side skirt accents. The 20-inch double-spoke light alloy BMW i wheels are finished in Jet Black. The cabin features a Dalbergia Brown natural leather interior with a Dark Oak matt fine wood trim and exclusive headrests embroidered with “Edition RoadStyle”. The all-electric i3s is powered by an eDrive motor producing 181 hp @ 4,100 rpm and 199 lb-ft of torque from 0 rpm. A 120 Ah / 42.2 kWh battery allows for a range of up to 153 miles and a 0 to 60 mph sprint of 6.8 seconds. The Carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) passenger cell not only allows for a roomy and spacious interior but is also lightweight with a total curb weight of 3,040 lbs. The BMW i3s applies the concept of sustainability throughout using recycled plastics, renewable raw materials and natural fibers. Over 80 percent of the surfaces visible to the passengers are made from recycled materials or renewable resources. i8 Ultimate Sophisto Edition The BMW i8 Ultimate Sophisto Edition is the final chapter in the story of a very special car which, since its launch in 2014, has become the world’s most successful plug-in-hybrid sports car. Both the i8 Coupe and Convertible feature Sophisto Grey metallic paint with E-Copper accents applied to the 20-inch radial-spoke BMW i light alloy wheels, kidney grille inserts and side skirt accent. The tailgate inlay is finished in High-gloss Black while C-pillar trim elements in Shadowline. The brake calipers are also painted High-gloss Black and feature blue detailing and BMW i badging. The door sill plates display the words “Ultimate Sophisto Edition” and an interior badge adds the car’s status as being “1 of 200”. E-Copper detailing carries into the i8’s interior. The i8 Coupe and Convertible Ultimate Sophisto Edition combine 369 hp and 420 lb-ft of torque with all-wheel drive, a CFRP passenger cell and an aluminum chassis to deliver an emotion-stirring, visceral driving experience. The i8 Coupe will sprint to 60 mph from a standstill in 4.2 seconds with the Roadster right behind in 4.4 seconds, all while delivering 69 MPGe. Standard Equipment The i3s Edition RoadStyle features as standard equipment: Fluid Black paint with E-Copper accents Dalbergia Brown Natural Leather 20-inch Style 431 Jet Black wheels Dark Oak fine wood trim Headrests embroidered with special edition name The i8 Coupe and Roadster Ultimate Sophisto Edition feature as standard equipment: Sophisto Grey exterior paint with E-Copper accents E-Copper Leather upholstery Exclusive 20-inch Style 516 wheels finished in E-Copper Ultimate Sophisto Edition 1 of 200 interior badge Ultimate Sophisto Edition door sills Black painted brake calipers Head-Up Display Navigation with Apple CarPlay Compatibility Harman-Kardon Audio System Ceramic controls Anthracite headliner (i8 Coupe)
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09-01-2019, 07:33 PM | #3 |
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BMW i8 holds an enviable record for protecting its passengers when a cement truck falls on top of the roof.
Everyone inside the vehicle survived. To BMW engineers: thank you. https://carbuzz.com/news/cement-truc...-sports-car-is |
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Would like to see changes to the new one with 4 cylinder engine instead 3 and bigger battery. 600hp and I am all in
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Wow, the photos are top notch nice cars
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Hopefully soon, this is the replacement that most likely will come
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Lately I came across another review of the i8 and after a year of driving this wonderful car I can say, this review describes the experience I had best.
And the writer is most likely right when he says, that he understands after all, why BMW loses money with every unit. I doubt there will be a successor so quick, since BMW has serious problems and needs to focus on profitable i products now. I'm more than ever happy to have one of it and also production comes to an end. That's the point when the legend of things begins. @Mimo M: I don't think the Maserati driver I left behind today thinks the same like you 😉 @yousefnjr: It's not writen that the i3 comes to an end now. Only i8. |
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Lol @ the i3 trying to look cool
I have to wonder how they pulled off this photoshoot given how busy Paris is. Photoshop?
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Why would anyone buy an i3 instead of Tesla Model 3.....and well....i8 ???
The range and 0-60 times are pathetic compared to Teslas. I still don't understand why i8 is not equipped with long range batteries and 0-60 times < 3 seconds. |
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The Tesla 3 is much more expensive despite the MSRP. Most i3's are leased and have a 58-61% residual with the full $7500 fed tax credit. Tesla does not. My i3 lease is $200/mo. With post sale rebates accounting for my down. Can't match than on a Tesla.
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The i3 at least visually is more out there. Tesla's just look like ducks.
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The i3 is quite a bit smaller which may suit some people and is also built by a real car company that knows how to produce quality cars. I'm considering an i3 120ah BEV to complement my M6, I would also consider a Kona and a few other options but never a Tesla.
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It's hard to get excited about the i3 considering how weak the range and performance is.
The only thing to maybe get excited about is the ridiculously low lease rates. But that small sized battery might leave you by the roadside. And CCS Chargers are still few and far between. BMW needs to grow the CCS networK.
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Smells like an end of production cash grab
Drop a V12 in there and then it'll be interesting
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I3 makes a lot more sense in Europe than US I would imagine
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