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SAV stands for Sports Activity Vehicle. BMW has just unveiled the new iX xDrive50 for the United States as an all-electric SAV. This new model’s electric powertrain is poised to produce 516 horsepower, with torque not being stated as of yet. This power is good enough for the iX xDrive50 to sprint from 0 to […]

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Life is too short for silent cars One of the most prolific composers, musicians, and philanthropists of the modern era is Hans Zimmer. From The Lion King, to Crimson Tide, The Rock, Inception, and Interstellar, his tunes evoke our best cinematic memories. As such, the fine folks at BMW M tapped him to make their […]

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Hybrid and EV technology has come a long way in 6 years. That’s why we’re sad to announce that the BMW i8 coupe & convertible have been discontinued. It was their first plug-in hybrid and their first carbon fiber monocoque chassis. As it was their first attempt, the 11.6 kWh battery powered the front wheels […]

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Alcantara and BMW Italy have teamed up to create a truly special version of the i8 Roadster. Called the i8 Roadster LimeLight Edition, this car has completely customized to be a one-off creation. Throughout the inside, Alcantara can be found on the seats, dashboard, door panels and steering wheel in black. Contrasting against the black […]

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Yesterday the winners were announced for the 21st Annual Engine Of The Year. With several categories depending on size and power, Ferrari & BMW won this year’s international engine awards. First up was the hybrid award, and after extensive testing the BMW i8 got the trophy. The 1.5L turbo only has three cylinders, but it […]

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BMW has a long history of art cars designed by famous artists. Now, the German automaker is highlighting an art car that is neither part of the BMW Art Car series or one that was commissioned by them. This specific BMW i8 art car was created by the famous painter and sculptor Thomas Scheibitz, who […]

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AC Schnitzer sees the new BMW i8 Roadster as more than just a new body. No, they see it as a new canvas and a chance to further the sportiness and capabilities of the new i8 variant. On the exterior, AC Schnitzer implemented a new aerodynamic conversion kit that’s made entirely of carbon. This kit […]

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When the nice people of the Soviet Union decided to invade Checkloslovakia in 1968, an activist started a political movement for his people to fight back. Václav Havel’s resistance to the Iron Curtain united Czechs and Slovaks together, culminating in the Velvet Revolution in 1989. He was elected President and served until 2003. After his death […]

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Yesterday in Munich, 18 members of the BMW i8 Club received their i8 Roadsters. Over a year in the waiting, the latest i Series car has been highly anticipated. All 18 cars were built in order, and have sequential VINs. They were lined up inside BMW Welt with numbered car covers for the grand reveal. […]

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We’ve waited long enough! BMW has finally confirmed the i8 Roadster will arrive in May. It will be sold alongside a 2nd generation i8 Coupe. Battery capacity has been increased from 20 to 34 Amp-hours, so the gasoline generator has been reprogrammed to only awaken under extreme conditions. The new i8 and its convertible sibling […]

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It has been two months since BMW formally revealed the convertible version of their hybrid i8. In the meantime, they sent us a 2018 BMW i8 coupe to drive for a week of thrills. It never failed to disappoint, with great handling and hardly using any fuel. To incorporate a disappearing hard top, the rear […]

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After just a couple of years since the BMW i8’s release, the model is getting a refresh and a new convertible variant. Announced by BMW is the new 2019 i8 Coupe and i8 Roadster. The most important announcement is without a doubt the addition of the i8 Roadster. BMW has been teasing this model for […]

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