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New i8 Roadster

Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2017 9:35 pm
by Nanu
Not sure if the below link will work but just got a video of the new I8 in the BMW news letter.

Stunning, absolutely stunning.

If the link doesn't work I am sure its on the main website and definitely worth drooling over.

http://www.bmw.co.uk/en_GB/new-vehicles ... ber%202017

New i8 Roadster

Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2017 9:38 pm
by GJC72
I have to agree :thumbsup: Stunning and love the colour

New i8 Roadster

Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2017 9:42 pm
by Grumpyowl
Absolutely gorgeous :thumbsup:

New i8 Roadster

Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2017 10:34 pm
by Nanu
Wife doesn't like it for some reason but has mentioned she does like the idea of a new kitchen extension.???

New i8 Roadster

Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2017 11:22 am
by ekimj10
I get the same newsletter and thought it was stunning, better than the coupe version i.m.o. and a wicked colour combo.
No mention of price but whatever, it's way outside my budget.

New i8 Roadster

Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2017 12:00 pm
by Yorkie Z
That would look great on my driveway. Love it :thumbsup:

New i8 Roadster

Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2017 12:45 pm
by Nanu
ekimj10 wrote: Sun Dec 17, 2017 11:22 am I get the same newsletter and thought it was stunning, better than the coupe version i.m.o. and a wicked colour combo.
No mention of price but whatever, it's way outside my budget.
£127K

New i8 Roadster

Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2017 3:05 pm
by ekimj10
Thanks Nanu, even more than I thought at £127K !!

New i8 Roadster

Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2017 5:20 pm
by buzyg
Very pretty and feminine. :wub: Just missing a nice V12, like a proper 8 series. : :cry:

New i8 Roadster

Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2017 9:05 pm
by Nanu
buzyg wrote: Sun Dec 17, 2017 5:20 pm Very pretty and feminine. :wub: Just missing a nice V12, like a proper 8 series. : :cry:
If that's feminine I am turning gay. I will settle for the 3 ltr straight six from the 35is(Which doesn't sound too bad) and an additional electric motor driving the front wheels. Might not sound the same as the V12 but I have driven the hard top version and with effectively 4 wheel drive, the handling is superb and trust me she flies. :evil:

New i8 Roadster

Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2017 9:11 pm
by PerryGunn
Nanu wrote: Mon Dec 18, 2017 9:05 pmI will settle for the 3 ltr straight six from the 35is (Which doesn't sound too bad) and an additional electric motor driving the front wheels. Might not sound the same as the V12 but I have driven the hard top version and with effectively 4 wheel drive, the handling is superb and trust me she flies. :evil:
But, it only has half the engine of the 35is - from the Mini range, I think - it is turbocharged but it's 3 cylinders and 1.5L... :?

New i8 Roadster

Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2017 9:41 pm
by Angelus666
That really doesn't do anything for me....and would be way down my list if I was spending £127k on a car. R8 V10 or a 1.5lt 3cylinder car....hmmm tough choice?! :rofl:

New i8 Roadster

Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2017 10:46 pm
by buzyg
PerryGunn wrote: Mon Dec 18, 2017 9:11 pm
Nanu wrote: Mon Dec 18, 2017 9:05 pmI will settle for the 3 ltr straight six from the 35is (Which doesn't sound too bad) and an additional electric motor driving the front wheels. Might not sound the same as the V12 but I have driven the hard top version and with effectively 4 wheel drive, the handling is superb and trust me she flies. :evil:
But, it only has half the engine of the 35is - from the Mini range, I think - it is turbocharged but it's 3 cylinders and 1.5L... :?
Exactly :o Unless you have a proper car too. Your not going to spend 127k on a pretty prius wanabe.

New i8 Roadster

Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2017 8:49 pm
by Nanu
Whoops :oops: thought it said 3 litre not 3 cylinder. Still 0-62 in 4.6 seconds is not exactly slow but agree sound or lack of it may be an issue but would still have one on the drive.

That set up would be an interesting option in the new Z4?

New i8 Roadster

Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2017 11:33 pm
by Steve84N
Nanu wrote: Tue Dec 19, 2017 8:49 pm an interesting option
Really?

I'd say it was very mundane.