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THE BMW i8.
LIFEDRIVE ARCHITECTURE.
THE i8 COUPÉ.
The BMW i8 Coupé had all the characteristics of a full-blooded sports car with its long wheelbase, short overhangs and a solid posture. The entire shape and form followed the BMW i design philosophy, including the V-shaped black belt. The unmistakable design element ran from the front, over the roof, to the rear. A stream flow approach incorporated redesigned Aero Curtains, U-shaped LED Daytime Running Lights and LED rear lights, and of course the prominent double kidney grille.
GEARED TO GO.
DESIGN HIGHLIGHTS:
Dihedral doors.
The elegantly-hinged dihedral doors move forwards and upwards, and emphasised the vehicle’s sporty appearance. The generously proportioned door cut-outs also made access easier.
Characteristic rear lights.
The LED rear lights were designed in BMW i typical icon graphics and contributed considerably to the overall design of the BMW i8 Coupé.
Striking light-alloy wheels.
Attracting attention were the standard 20” BMW i wheels W-Spoke style 470 or the optional 20” BMW i light-alloy wheels with 516 radial spoke design in Bicolor.
DETAILS:
THE i8 ROADSTER.
Launched in 2018, the BMW i8 Roadster was futuristic right down to the last detail. Its imposing lightweight carbon-fibre dihedral doors were combined perfectly with the exclusive all-electric soft top (convertible) roof for maximum effect. The distinctive V-shaped black belt stretched along the entire car, underscoring its seductive low-hung silhouette. Eye-catching design features included the new Carpo interior trim available in Ivory White/Black, which could be applied to the contour lines of the doors, the steering wheel and much more.
PURE PERFORMANCE.
DESIGN HIGHLIGHTS:
Exclusive soft top roof.
The BMW i8 Roadster roof could be fully and automatically retracted quietly in just 16 seconds – and up to driving speeds of 31mph.
Dihedral doors.
The elegantly-hinged dihedral doors move forwards and upwards, and emphasised the vehicle’s sporty appearance. The generously proportioned door cut-outs also made access easier.
Characteristic rear lights.
The LED rear lights were designed in BMW i typical icon graphics and contribute considerably to the overall design of the BMW i8 Roadster.
Striking light-alloy wheels.
Adding more style were the standard 20” BMW i wheels W-Spoke style 470 or the optional 20” BMW i light-alloy wheels with 516 radial spoke design in Bicolor.
Aerodynamic front.
To enhance aerodynamics, the BMW i8 Roadster featured an improved bonnet vent that allows air to flow over the roof.
Spectacular lighting range.
In laser high-beam mode, the optional BMW Laserlights illuminated a range of up to 600m, nearly twice as far as conventional LED headlights. This improved safety by enhancing visibility.
DETAILS:
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