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Jason · 07-29-2011, 12:25 PM

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Live Pics of Just Revealed BMW i8 and i3 Concepts

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A new chapter in driving efficiency+performance was kicked off this morning in Frankfurt Germany as the BMW i8 and i3 concept cars were revealed and introduced.

For official details and media on the i8 and i3 see:

BMW i8 Concept Official Thread
BMW i3 Concept Official Thread

Courtesy of Motorauthority, here are some live photos of the i8 concept and i3 concept, from the Frankfurt unveiling:

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InquisitiveA · 07-29-2011, 12:49 PM

I definitely don't want a car with see-through doors...

vexx786 · 07-29-2011, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by InquisitiveA

I definitely don't want a car with see-through doors...

I agree, but I'm pretty sure that they won't make it to production.

IancoleTX · 07-29-2011, 12:57 PM

Wow. Ladies and gentlemen.. the future!

red-sauerkraut · 07-29-2011, 12:59 PM

We'll see how much more changes before production.

Blistex · 07-29-2011, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by InquisitiveA

I definitely don't want a car with see-through doors...

you can get it tint

njw · 07-29-2011, 01:34 PM

I just don't see this making it to production without MAJOR changes in the doors and roofline. Although the composite/glass look is cool as a concept, it will not pass the regulations in the US. I love the whole, futuristic Minority Report thing they have going on but just don't see this design making it onto public roads. I sincerely hope I am wrong because this thing looks amazing...

Evice · 07-29-2011, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by InquisitiveA

I definitely don't want a car with see-through doors...

Because all of the cars you purchased had tint from factory right?

Bosna · 07-29-2011, 01:59 PM

Looks 10000x worse than the previous concept. They got rid of the vertical strips in the kidney grills, as well as making the bumper stick out past the shark nose. Now it looks like a pig's snout more than a shark nose.

Malbolge · 07-29-2011, 02:05 PM

remove the blue accents, paint over the lower doors and hood, make rims in 16-17in and more sidewall and you have a car resembling production. the overall shape reminds me of first X5 - and it looks very good I think for that. Agressive, not cutesy like those iQ toyotas and wotnot.

dmw16 · 07-29-2011, 02:30 PM

I love the concept. It will need changes before production.

However, I think they could pass crash tests with the doors as-is. Depending on the thickness of the walls of that composite side member it is probably very strong.

Prissy · 07-29-2011, 02:42 PM

Some futuristic ugly POS

JL328i · 07-29-2011, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by research

remove the blue accents, paint over the lower doors and hood, make rims in 16-17in and more sidewall and you have a car resembling production. the overall shape reminds me of first X5 - and it looks very good I think for that. Agressive, not cutesy like those iQ toyotas and wotnot.

The blue accents will make it to production. I dont recall where i read it, but those accents are details specific to i models and meant to give them some family "DNA". Something like the hoffmeister kink on the normal bimmers.

tonmonde · 07-29-2011, 04:13 PM

looks like tron haha

mcacciola · 07-29-2011, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by InquisitiveA

I definitely don't want a car with see-through doors...

Agree it will let see the skirts

e39>all · 07-29-2011, 09:42 PM

The i8 looks sexy and exotic, almost like a toy or something, but would definately turn heads. Sick acceleration too. Only .2 seconds slower than the new m5 lol. Loose the see-thru doors and some other minor changes and I think it can do well.

Zunkung · 07-29-2011, 11:07 PM

Damnn,, the i3 concept is kindda ugly,, and the i8 concept doesn't look as good as it was (when it was ED Vision concept),,, but well,, it still looks good enough for me to like and purchase it (if there is any chance). Jus please, don't try to fu*k any thing up any further, BMW, Please.

beyondriddick · 07-29-2011, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Prissy

Some futuristic ugly POS

agreed!!!

SlammedM6 · 07-30-2011, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by research

remove the blue accents, paint over the lower doors and hood, make rims in 16-17in and more sidewall and you have a car resembling production. the overall shape reminds me of first X5 - and it looks very good I think for that. Agressive, not cutesy like those iQ toyotas and wotnot.

lol

are you kidding? 16s or 17s...?

that would make this car look even worse

freshnezzz · 07-30-2011, 01:23 AM

so does the i8 only come in 1 color? lol

Year's_End · 07-30-2011, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by red-sauerkraut

We'll see how much more changes before production.

Noooo really?

swaite · 07-30-2011, 07:34 PM

Here's my prediction: Epic flop. The i8 will be too expensive for most people to get their hands on, and the i3 will be so ugly and have such a small range, no one will want it.

07-29-2011, 12:25 PM	#1
Jason Administrator Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: IoT Posts: 13,937 iTrader: (0)	Live Pics of Just Revealed BMW i8 and i3 Concepts BIMMERPOST NEWS Live Pics of Just Revealed BMW i8 and i3 Concepts 28 COMMENTS Tweet A new chapter in driving efficiency+performance was kicked off this morning in Frankfurt Germany as the BMW i8 and i3 concept cars were revealed and introduced. For official details and media on the i8 and i3 see: BMW i8 Concept Official Thread BMW i3 Concept Official Thread Courtesy of Motorauthority, here are some live photos of the i8 concept and i3 concept, from the Frankfurt unveiling: Share this story OTHER STORIES YOU MIGHT LIKE LA 2012: BMW i3 Concept Coupe World Premiere BMW i3 Concept Coupe Electric Car Debuts Paris 2012: BMW i3 Shows Carbon Fiber Passenger Cell and New Sustainable Interior
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07-29-2011, 12:57 PM	#4
IancoleTX Dillo boxers Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA Posts: 2,870 iTrader: (12)	Wow. Ladies and gentlemen.. the future! __________________ 2011 135i 6MT - Alpine White / Savannah Beige

07-29-2011, 12:59 PM	#5
red-sauerkraut . Drives: m-car / x-car Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: northern hemisphere Posts: 2,746 iTrader: (0)	We'll see how much more changes before production. __________________ Joy

07-29-2011, 01:34 PM	#7
njw Private Drives: a BMW Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 60 iTrader: (0)	I just don't see this making it to production without MAJOR changes in the doors and roofline. Although the composite/glass look is cool as a concept, it will not pass the regulations in the US. I love the whole, futuristic Minority Report thing they have going on but just don't see this design making it onto public roads. I sincerely hope I am wrong because this thing looks amazing... __________________

07-29-2011, 01:59 PM	#9
Bosna Picking fights with sharks Drives: 2011 M3 ZCP Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 133 iTrader: (0)	Looks 10000x worse than the previous concept. They got rid of the vertical strips in the kidney grills, as well as making the bumper stick out past the shark nose. Now it looks like a pig's snout more than a shark nose. __________________ 2011.5 M3 Coupe DCT 2007 Lotus Exige S 6MT 2005 545i 6MT Fast is subjective.

07-29-2011, 12:49 PM	#2
InquisitiveA Private Drives: Le Mans Blue 123D MSport Coupe Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: UK Posts: 65 iTrader: (0)	I definitely don't want a car with see-through doors...

07-29-2011, 02:05 PM	#10
Malbolge Major General Drives: Montego E90 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pluto (which is not a planet) Posts: 5,053 iTrader: (1)	remove the blue accents, paint over the lower doors and hood, make rims in 16-17in and more sidewall and you have a car resembling production. the overall shape reminds me of first X5 - and it looks very good I think for that. Agressive, not cutesy like those iQ toyotas and wotnot. __________________ E90 325i Montego Blau - 2011-2012 (SOLD) E90 320d TiAg - 2007-2011 (SOLD) E36 320i Avus Blau Msport - 2007 (SOLD)

07-29-2011, 02:30 PM	#11
dmw16 Captain Drives: 2005 ///M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 689 iTrader: (0)	I love the concept. It will need changes before production. However, I think they could pass crash tests with the doors as-is. Depending on the thickness of the walls of that composite side member it is probably very strong.

07-29-2011, 02:42 PM	#12
Prissy Brigadier General Drives: e92 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: nyc Posts: 3,241 iTrader: (2)	Some futuristic ugly POS

07-29-2011, 04:13 PM	#14
tonmonde Second Lieutenant Drives: e82, e93 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 296 iTrader: (1)	looks like tron haha __________________ e60, e90, e92, e82 : retired e93 n55: active F30 335 ED 09/10/12

07-29-2011, 09:42 PM	#16
e39>all New Member Drives: 09 335i sedan Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: TX Posts: 28 iTrader: (0)	The i8 looks sexy and exotic, almost like a toy or something, but would definately turn heads. Sick acceleration too. Only .2 seconds slower than the new m5 lol. Loose the see-thru doors and some other minor changes and I think it can do well.

07-29-2011, 11:07 PM	#17
Zunkung Private First Class Drives: E90 318ise Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 103 iTrader: (0)	Damnn,, the i3 concept is kindda ugly,, and the i8 concept doesn't look as good as it was (when it was ED Vision concept),,, but well,, it still looks good enough for me to like and purchase it (if there is any chance). Jus please, don't try to fu*k any thing up any further, BMW, Please.

07-30-2011, 01:23 AM	#20
freshnezzz First Lieutenant Drives: 2006 e90 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 322 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	so does the i8 only come in 1 color? lol __________________

07-30-2011, 07:34 PM	#22
swaite High School Dropout Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: PNW Posts: 324 iTrader: (0)	Here's my prediction: Epic flop. The i8 will be too expensive for most people to get their hands on, and the i3 will be so ugly and have such a small range, no one will want it. __________________

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