The most advanced sports car of our time has now been optimised further by some AC Schnitzer innovations. The Aachen-based tuning specialist launched the plug-in hybrid BMW i8 from Munich with new carbon aerodynamic components.
Read More »[Video] 540hp BMW i8 powered by a S65 V8
Ever wonder how a BMW i8 would sound if it had a proper motor? Wonder no more because the folks from Belguin Motorsports have done it. This BMW i8 V8 GTR is an i8 with a BMW S65 V8 swapped into its chassis. Hear the sound of the S65 V8 …
Read More »Handover of 18 First Edition BMW i8 Roadsters at BMW Welt
A plaque in the interior confirms that these 18 BMW i8 Roadsters (combined fuel consumption: 2.0 l/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 46 g/km) came off the assembly line at BMW Group Plant Leipzig one after the other and are among the first to be handed over to customers. At BMW …
Read More »[Video] Interview with Rainer Rump, BMW i8 Roadster Project Manager
Rainer Rump is the BMW i8 Roadster project manager, the man who oversaw the creation of the car and made sure it is going to be up to par with what people expect from it. He does make some rather interesting points in this interview.
Read More »[Video] The Stunning New BMW i8 Roadster
The stunning new BMW i8 Roadster is finally here! It has been years since the concept-like i8 Coupe made it to production, and this new Roadster gives us the opportunity to drive in silence with the roof off in electric mode. In this full in-depth walkthrough, that experience is highlighted: …
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