BMW i8

[Mr X]

I'd get an i8 after i got a Model S...


Red Tesla and Crystal White Pearl i8 :love:

 

[ggies07]

Not that I'm into this car or anything, but this is how others need to promote their EVs. IMO, this is one slick commercial.

 

[SwedishAdvocate]

Another British car mag journo that fancies the i8. The i8 part of the video starts at 7:10. The rest of the video even has some brief footage from the Gallons of Light unofficial Tesla ‘commercial’ sprinkled here and there.

 

[SwedishAdvocate]

For completeness:

Spoiler alert: He kind of likes the sound... :wink:

(Some more discussion here: TMC | Robert Llewellyn's Fully Charged - Post #153)

 

[jkliu47]

Another British car mag journo that fancies the i8. The i8 part of the video starts at 7:10. The rest of the video even has some brief footage from the Gallons of Light unofficial Tesla ‘commercial’ sprinkled here and there.

Can you find the less 4 secs of this 14 min 32 secs video in which anything related to the Tesla appears? Don't blink or you will miss it. A true puff piece for the i8.

 

[SwedishAdvocate]

.../ A true puff piece for the i8.

So... you have driven one?

 

[SwedishAdvocate]

The one we've all been waiting for.

 

[Tasdevil]

The front of the model S looks dated compared to the i8.
The i8 has this futuristic Tron look to it.

 

[dsm363]

The front of the model S looks dated compared to the i8.
The i8 has this futuristic Tron look to it.

The i8 is designed to look like a Supercar (without performing like one). I would hope it looks better. The i8 can't seat 5+2 either. That single design decision mandates the Model S look a little different anyway especially when you want to add storage in the front (i8 also doesn't have this). That said the i8 looks great but so does the Model S.

 

[Jaff]

Personally, I'd rather wait for the new Roadster than compromise...

I'd get an i8 after i got a Model S...


Red Tesla and Crystal White Pearl i8 :love:

 

[roblab]

The front of the model S looks dated compared to the i8.
The i8 has this futuristic Tron look to it.

Although everyone that sees the Model S is overwhelmed by the design ("I've never seen such a beautiful car") I felt that way, too, when I looked at the i8. My first thought after that, though, was, "Man, I can't wait to see what Tesla does with the next generations". I think we are moving toward Tron-ish designs. At least BMW is.

 

[JRP3]

Frankly I think the front of the i8 is too busy and not sleek enough for a modern vehicle.

 

[brianman]

The front of the model S looks dated compared to the i8.

Eye of the beholder. I somewhat like the look of the i8, but I don't draw the same conclusion.

 

[doctorwho]

The front of the model S looks dated compared to the i8.
The i8 has this futuristic Tron look to it.

Remember that they are gars designed for different markets and with different goals and different importance to their manufacturer. Tesla S is the (currently) only model from a new manufacturer designed to specifically make EVs mainstream. To manage this it has to have range and also be tractional and look desirable - not like a golf buggy not too 'space age', it has to look enough like an ordinary car. i8 is a fringe product from BMW, it doesn't have to sell in large numbers so the styling can be more 'out there'.

 

[GSP]

BMW i8 vs. Corvette Stingray Convertible drag race

2015 Chevy Corvette Stingray vs BMW i8 Drag Race: V8 vs Hybrid Tech - YouTube

Surprising result for a 350 hp car vs. A 450 hp one.

GSP

 

[lmurphy137]

ALL ELECTRIC BMW i8 seen in the wild

This was the first i8 i have seen in the wild, I now understand what the reviews meant when they said the backseat is a joke.

 

[ecarfan]

I did not see any time or speed data in that video. It was just two cars racing down a road. There was no timing equipment. It was unclear from the images which car was quicker.

Kind of pointless.

 

[andrewket]

You should go find an extension cable in the store and unwind it with an end sticking out the back.

 

[Terapin]

Those are some pretty sweet rims. They look pretty lightweight too!

 

[cgiGuy]

Looks like it's finally priced appropriately.