BMW i8 Spied In Cold Weather Testing (with VIDEOS) - Page 3 - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

antzcrashing · 03-10-2011, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by X5dforme

My BMW rep said here will be two version of this car. one priced around 200K and one around 120K. There will be a performance version of this car from what was discussed. Not going to be at a price point that will favor the mass population.

if there is truely a 120K version that would be great.

Remonster · 03-10-2011, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTT26

"V8s , V10"- to do so defeats the entire purpose of the project.
If you have seen the video of Ex BMW Design director Chris Bangle talking about Supercars in general then you understand BMW's decision previously in regards to Supercars.

Maybe the 'entire purpose of the project' was silly to begin with. Give us a real super car already, the i8 is great but don't fool yourself into thinking any sane person will think of it as a sports car, much less a super car. People who have the money for cars like this, at least from what I see, don't want to look like eco hippies we want to tear the road a new ass and light everything on fire with our Lamborghinis.

Forget V8 or V10, I'd love to see a new iteration of the legendary V12 you guys sold to McLaren in the 90s.

jmunro · 03-10-2011, 11:09 PM

I dont like the clear doors. How am I suppose to take care of things on the way to work?

Northx · 03-11-2011, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Remonster

People who have the money for cars like this, at least from what I see, don't want to look like eco hippies we want to tear the road a new ass and light everything on fire with our Lamborghinis.

Come to Portland, my friend. Eco-hippies are us. Self-righteous ex-Californians that got rich when they cashed out of that housing market and are fed up with being laughed at in their Prius. AWD? Genius. One on every streetcorner if they can move the homeless long enough to park it.

GewoW · 03-11-2011, 01:52 AM

fronts have slotted brakes, rears are vented...hmmmm

KSERGEI-BY · 03-11-2011, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTT26

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BMWi is not about conventional , This is the future you were promised when you were younger but did not materialize. Science Fiction in the present.

Welcome to the Brave New World.

I really dont wanna live in this kind of future. With bicycle weels and body made of plasic and air. And with 200K price.

Im ok with this tendency to save oil and planet but why i3 looks preaty same as daewoo matiz (4 cyl engine and costs literally nothing btw) and this one semi electric 3 cylinders something on toy weels - are u seriously about competing with audi r8 ?

OBI_agent · 03-11-2011, 06:34 AM

Can BMW add a straight 6 turbo (N54, N55) to the engine option list?? PLEASEEEEEEEEE.

If the 200k rumor is true, damn thats expensive.

cgaffney004 · 03-11-2011, 10:34 AM

That thing is hideous. Has anyone noticed those mint 175/35/22's all around.. sweet cant wait to ride around in this shred chariot

sequal · 03-11-2011, 12:07 PM

luigimaster24 · 03-11-2011, 12:19 PM

where you been sequal?

TheDarkone · 03-11-2011, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Zonian22

Those front tires appear to be approximately 175/45/22.

forgot to say RUNFLAT

miguex@ecuprogram · 03-11-2011, 01:20 PM

In the part 2 @ 1:18.... the driver went out to piss.... haha!

slyboogy · 03-11-2011, 02:29 PM

R8 >>>>>>>this bmw

Frosty · 03-11-2011, 05:11 PM

BMW has no intention to compete against the R8 and its ilk.

~Frost

bobbyd1961 · 03-11-2011, 07:25 PM

looks like bmws answer to the audi R8. come on bmw lets get more creative

ppatel223 · 03-12-2011, 08:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

"V8s , V10"- to do so defeats the entire purpose of the project.
If you have seen the video of Ex BMW Design director Chris Bangle talking about Supercars in general then you understand BMW's decision previously in regards to Supercars.

A supercar comes and goes... some linger , some dont, but they all get 15 minutes until the next one comes along.
BMW i8 is all about relevance and what does a sports car in the future do to survive especially in the age of sustainability and alternative drivetrains.

BMW i8 is cutting edge design with ground breaking technology and construction. Everyone else is turning petrol driven sports cars into electric cars. BMW are not that is why the BMW i8 is and will be a game changer.

BMWi is not about conventional , This is the future you were promised when you were younger but did not materialize. Science Fiction in the present.

Welcome to the Brave New World.

Everyone knows what McLaren F1 is. Best Super car to date.

Pete2662 · 03-12-2011, 03:22 PM

oohh!
Is it safe to say that the car also in the 5th picture is the new 3 series?? F30?

FStop7 · 03-12-2011, 10:39 PM

It has got to perform as well or better than the R8 to have cred.

stressdoc · 03-13-2011, 11:34 AM

+1 Perfectly stated. This is a different flagship, one that fits with mainstream vehicles like a 320d ED.

Hopefully the Z2 M will sync with some of the themes developed here: lightweight materials, efficiency. I am tired of bigger-heavier-more powerful.

Hope that a diesel variant can eventually be produced, but with such minute sales, there is no margin for engineering and certifying multiple powertrains.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

"V8s , V10"- to do so defeats the entire purpose of the project.
If you have seen the video of Ex BMW Design director Chris Bangle talking about Supercars in general then you understand BMW's decision previously in regards to Supercars.

A supercar comes and goes... some linger , some dont, but they all get 15 minutes until the next one comes along.
BMW i8 is all about relevance and what does a sports car in the future do to survive especially in the age of sustainability and alternative drivetrains.

BMW i8 is cutting edge design with ground breaking technology and construction. Everyone else is turning petrol driven sports cars into electric cars. BMW are not that is why the BMW i8 is and will be a game changer.

BMWi is not about conventional , This is the future you were promised when you were younger but did not materialize. Science Fiction in the present.

Welcome to the Brave New World.

dodonline · 03-15-2011, 06:19 AM

This is hardly a 'spy' video. The car goes straight between a group of BMW employees and has no camoflage; it even has a BMW logo and advert on the numberplate. It is more likely to have been released by BMW's marketing department.

03-11-2011, 01:52 AM	#49
GewoW #thatsanicemovebro Drives: E92 M3 LSB/Black 6MT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 3,734 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [4.63]	fronts have slotted brakes, rears are vented...hmmmm __________________ vv Click for more pics vv Track Vids: http://www.youtube.com/gewow

03-11-2011, 06:34 AM	#51
OBI_agent D to the X to the B! Drives: ABS,American bargain supercar Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dubai Posts: 2,083 iTrader: (0)	Can BMW add a straight 6 turbo (N54, N55) to the engine option list?? PLEASEEEEEEEEE. If the 200k rumor is true, damn thats expensive. __________________ 11 corvette C6

03-11-2011, 12:07 PM	#53
sequal First Lieutenant Drives: BMW F10 2011 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 324 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [0.00]	__________________ 2011 - F10 Alpine White / Black Dakota Leather/ 2006 -E90 330i Sparkling Graphite/Black Leather 2004 -E46 Bmw 330CI Black / Black Leather/ Sports

03-11-2011, 01:20 PM	#56
miguex@ecuprogram Private First Class Drives: 2010 X5 M Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 198 iTrader: (3)	In the part 2 @ 1:18.... the driver went out to piss.... haha! __________________ ECUPROGRAM - ECU tuning Specialist BMW Coding. Programming & Retrofits Calgary, AB - Canada

03-11-2011, 05:11 PM	#58
Frosty Lieutenant Colonel Drives: Ordered my E92 (7/10/06) Join Date: May 2006 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 1,760 iTrader: (0)	BMW has no intention to compete against the R8 and its ilk. ~Frost __________________ .................................................. .................... 335i Coupe (6MT) (2007: 9/06 build, pre ordered, only owner): Space Grey / Black Leatherette / Grey Poplar trim / ZCW / ZSP / BMW assist w/ bluetooth / power rear shade / navi with iDrive / comfort access keyless entry /+homelink mirror/ 144,896+miles (Mar-27-2013) .................................................. ......................

03-10-2011, 11:09 PM	#47
jmunro First Lieutenant Drives: 1M Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 337 iTrader: (0)	I dont like the clear doors. How am I suppose to take care of things on the way to work?

03-11-2011, 10:34 AM	#52
cgaffney004 Beer Master Drives: 09' e92 M3/e36 95' M3 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New York Posts: 59 iTrader: (0)	That thing is hideous. Has anyone noticed those mint 175/35/22's all around.. sweet cant wait to ride around in this shred chariot

03-11-2011, 12:19 PM	#54
luigimaster24 Captain Drives: 2013 F12 M6 & 2013 F30 335i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 901 iTrader: (4)	where you been sequal?

03-11-2011, 02:29 PM	#57
slyboogy New Member Drives: BMW 328i Green/Lemon & Audi A5 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Richmond Hill Posts: 9 iTrader: (0)	R8 >>>>>>>this bmw

03-11-2011, 07:25 PM	#59
bobbyd1961 Banned Drives: 2009 M3 sedan LeMans Blue Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: new jersey Posts: 2,414 iTrader: (0)	looks like bmws answer to the audi R8. come on bmw lets get more creative

03-12-2011, 03:22 PM	#61
Pete2662 Bimmerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr Drives: 2007 328 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto, ON. Posts: 26 iTrader: (1)	oohh! Is it safe to say that the car also in the 5th picture is the new 3 series?? F30?

03-12-2011, 10:39 PM	#62
FStop7 I like cars Drives: M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Newbury Park, CA Posts: 5,061 iTrader: (3)	It has got to perform as well or better than the R8 to have cred. __________________ My photostream: http://www.flickr.com/photos/racelap/

03-15-2011, 06:19 AM	#64
dodonline Registered Drives: 535d M sport Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: England Posts: 1 iTrader: (0)	i spied This is hardly a 'spy' video. The car goes straight between a group of BMW employees and has no camoflage; it even has a BMW logo and advert on the numberplate. It is more likely to have been released by BMW's marketing department.

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