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Jason · 09-14-2011, 01:05 AM

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2011 Frankfurt: BMW i8 and i3 Concepts Debut

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The BMW i8 concept and i3 concept vehicles join the long list of BMWs making their public debuts at the Frankfurt IAA. The i8 electric hybrid sports car will launch in 2014 and the i3 electric vehicle launches earlier, in 2013.

For more info:

BMW i8 Concept Official Thread
BMW i3 Concept Official Thread

P.S., if you look closely, you'll see that this particular i8 concept vehicle has some early form of the recently announced laser headlight technology.

Also see the rest of our Frankfurt IAA coverage:

- BMW Press Conference
- 2011 Frankfurt BMW Display Hall
- F20 1 Series Performance Accessories Study
- F10 M5 Debuts in Alpine White, Moonstone, and Monte Carlo Blue
- BMW 3 Series Coupe/Cabrio Edition Exclusive and M Sport Edition Premier
- BMW X6 M Performance Parts
- F20 1 Series M Sport and Various Colors
- 6 Series M Sport Package
- 6 Series BMW Individual
- AC Schnitzer 1M Coupe
- Alpina B6 Biturbo / Hamann 6 Series

BMW i8 Concept

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BMW i3 Concept

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takashin · 09-14-2011, 01:35 PM

I feel like the i3 is so avant garde for a city commuter type vehicle. The i8 really pushes the envelope, which I believe halo cars should do.

DM1 · 09-14-2011, 01:46 PM

I like them both a lot, I feel each one serves its purpose well and both set new standards to follow, as always BMW isa trendsetter and innovation leader. I am unsure if I will ever be able to buy an i8 but an i3 seems like could be a very good option.

bimmerJP · 09-14-2011, 01:48 PM

i8 headlights are SEXY

James T. Kirk · 09-14-2011, 02:16 PM

Brilliant.

宝马.e90 · 09-14-2011, 03:10 PM

The i3 looks less boxey from previous pictures. It also looks like it would be fun to drive like a MINI for some reason. The i8 is just full of awesomeness!

-=Hot|Ice=- · 09-14-2011, 03:48 PM

One flaw I see here is what happens if you decide to turn on the AC or the heater? Will it offer heated seats? Heated steering wheel? Your range gets cut in half because all of these will sick life from the battery. Clarkson will tear the i8 a new one just like he did the Tesla.

Cyrax91 · 09-14-2011, 04:04 PM

Damn the i8 is so sick. I wish it had a 450hp V8 under the hood though.

Govenator · 09-14-2011, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -=Hot|Ice=-

Clarkson will tear the i8 a new one just like he did the Tesla.

Ha! I was thinking the same thing. But, he's more of a comedian than automotive journalist anyway.

3s-a-charm · 09-14-2011, 04:26 PM

One of each, please. Where do I order??

InTheNightKitchen · 09-14-2011, 04:41 PM

For some reason this time, Im not really feeling these anymore. I guess I need to see them in person/see a production vehicle because they look kinda cheap/cheesy for some reason

ekis18 · 09-14-2011, 06:53 PM

The i8 makes me blush

Kevin_russian · 09-14-2011, 06:59 PM

Love the looks of i8 !!!! If they would make a petrol version with a nice v8 , I would buy one in a heart beat 

Augenbrauezug · 09-14-2011, 08:10 PM

If this is indeed the future of BMW, the future is bright!

I can't get enough of the i8, put me down for 2!!

Mrchin · 09-14-2011, 09:48 PM

If I could only wish the i8 won't be expensive as all hell.

A major problem with both, is for those that love to drive in their underwear. They're going to be flashing the world.

skiernan36 · 09-14-2011, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mrchin

If I could only wish the i8 won't be expensive as all hell.

A major problem with both, is for those that love to drive in their underwear. They're going to be flashing the world.

dont worry, they wont have glass doors like they do there. they still have to pass safety and crash testing.

Wolf · 09-15-2011, 02:02 AM

Whoa, I didn't know the i3 is that big... and man I would like to see a V8 under that i8, in looks division this eats the R8

v1p3r · 09-15-2011, 02:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -=Hot|Ice=-

One flaw I see here is what happens if you decide to turn on the AC or the heater? Will it offer heated seats? Heated steering wheel? Your range gets cut in half because all of these will sick life from the battery. Clarkson will tear the i8 a new one just like he did the Tesla.

I dunno but somehow it sticks in my mind that BMW mentioned that those systems would run off regenerated energy from brakes etc...?

daixloxbmw · 09-15-2011, 10:28 AM

Anyone else notice that the i3 appears to have the same big Brembo brakes as the 135i.

Ash83 · 09-15-2011, 11:07 AM

the i8 is sick kool

M ETT · 09-15-2011, 11:46 AM

The front end of the i8 is sooooo cool.
I want one for X-mas.

09-14-2011, 01:05 AM	#1
Jason Administrator Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: IoT Posts: 14,244 iTrader: (0)	2011 Frankfurt: BMW i8 and i3 Concepts Debut BIMMERPOST NEWS 2011 Frankfurt: BMW i8 and i3 Concepts Debut 19 COMMENTS Tweet The BMW i8 concept and i3 concept vehicles join the long list of BMWs making their public debuts at the Frankfurt IAA. The i8 electric hybrid sports car will launch in 2014 and the i3 electric vehicle launches earlier, in 2013. For more info: BMW i8 Concept Official Thread BMW i3 Concept Official Thread P.S., if you look closely, you'll see that this particular i8 concept vehicle has some early form of the recently announced laser headlight technology. Also see the rest of our Frankfurt IAA coverage: - BMW Press Conference - 2011 Frankfurt BMW Display Hall - F20 1 Series Performance Accessories Study - F10 M5 Debuts in Alpine White, Moonstone, and Monte Carlo Blue - BMW 3 Series Coupe/Cabrio Edition Exclusive and M Sport Edition Premier - BMW X6 M Performance Parts - F20 1 Series M Sport and Various Colors - 6 Series M Sport Package - 6 Series BMW Individual - AC Schnitzer 1M Coupe - Alpina B6 Biturbo / Hamann 6 Series BMW i8 Concept BMW i3 Concept Share this story OTHER STORIES YOU MIGHT LIKE BMW i3 has 100,000 People Waiting for Test Drives Videos Explain BMW i Philosophies/Technologies and Carbon Fiber Development LA 2012: BMW i3 Concept Coupe World Premiere
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takashin Second Lieutenant Drives: E90 M3, E30 325iC Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 291 iTrader: (2)	I feel like the i3 is so avant garde for a city commuter type vehicle. The i8 really pushes the envelope, which I believe halo cars should do. __________________ E90 M3, ZCP, ZPP,ZTP, 6MR 6MT, Akra Evo BMWCCA # 420777

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DM1 Captain Drives: E46 320i M Sport Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Monterrey, Mexico. Posts: 665 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 Z4 3.0si [0.00] 2006 325i [0.00] 2005 Renault Megane RS [0.00]	I like them both a lot, I feel each one serves its purpose well and both set new standards to follow, as always BMW isa trendsetter and innovation leader. I am unsure if I will ever be able to buy an i8 but an i3 seems like could be a very good option. __________________

09-14-2011, 02:16 PM	#5
James T. Kirk Captain of the Enterprise Drives: 2011 1 Series M Coupe Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Alpha Quadrant, Sector 001 Posts: 1,411 iTrader: (0)	Brilliant. __________________ 2011 1 Series M Coupe VO M3 vs 1M Comparo Review 2011 M3 E90 DCT ZCP (sold) * 2010 335i Sedan (sold) 2005 M3 Convertible (sold) * 2003 325i Sedan (sold)

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Cyrax91 M Power Drives: JB e46 M3 & WW Evo IX Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NM Posts: 1,454 iTrader: (17)	Damn the i8 is so sick. I wish it had a 450hp V8 under the hood though. __________________ JB e46 M3 & WW Evo IX GSR

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bimmerJP First Lieutenant Drives: 2008 e90 335i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas, the United States of America, Planet Earth, Universe Posts: 347 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [2.50]	i8 headlights are SEXY

09-14-2011, 03:10 PM	#6
宝马.e90 Major Drives: E90 325i, R56 MINI Cooper Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,273 iTrader: (0)	The i3 looks less boxey from previous pictures. It also looks like it would be fun to drive like a MINI for some reason. The i8 is just full of awesomeness!

09-14-2011, 04:26 PM	#10
3s-a-charm Captain Drives: 07 E70 X5 4.8i Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 940 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 BMW X5 [0.00]	One of each, please. Where do I order?? __________________ 07 X5 4.8i Black/Black (Winter/DD) 03 M3 Cabriolet Steel Grey on Black (Summer Fun) 08 535xiT Blue/Black (For Sale) PAST: 08 E92 M3, 06 E90 325i, 87 E30 325i, 85 E30 318i

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InTheNightKitchen Ignorance is Bliss? Drives: 1 of Many Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 287 iTrader: (0)	For some reason this time, Im not really feeling these anymore. I guess I need to see them in person/see a production vehicle because they look kinda cheap/cheesy for some reason

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ekis18 Rippin' n Tearin'! Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 219 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2008 E92 335i [5.00]	The i8 makes me blush __________________

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Kevin_russian Private Drives: 2011 bmw 135i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Toronto, ontario Posts: 66 iTrader: (0)	Love the looks of i8 !!!! If they would make a petrol version with a nice v8 , I would buy one in a heart beat 

09-14-2011, 09:48 PM	#15
Mrchin Private Drives: 2008 WhtBMW 328i Coupe Beast Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 56 iTrader: (0)	Amazing If I could only wish the i8 won't be expensive as all hell. A major problem with both, is for those that love to drive in their underwear. They're going to be flashing the world.

09-15-2011, 10:28 AM	#19
daixloxbmw Lieutenant Drives: 2011 e82 135i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 575 iTrader: (0)	Anyone else notice that the i3 appears to have the same big Brembo brakes as the 135i.

09-15-2011, 11:07 AM	#20
Ash83 Major Drives: 05' 325i/10' 135i/10' Audi A4 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,101 iTrader: (1)	the i8 is sick kool __________________ Alpine White, Coral RED , Glacier Silver Aluminum trim, M sport, 6MT, NAV, HiFi, USB-iPod, Bluetooth

09-15-2011, 11:46 AM	#21
M ETT Private First Class Drives: 1M VO, F30 EBII Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Northern Europe (Next door to Santa) Posts: 118 iTrader: (0)	The front end of the i8 is sooooo cool. I want one for X-mas.

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