2014 BMW i8 Coupe - The Future is Here * Price Starts @ $135,700

[rfx45]

Ok well if you are expecting flying cars to be the future then this car isn't it but this is suppose to be an illustration of the production version of the 2012 BMW i8 Coupe and it does look like one of those future cars you see in the movies. 

Sadly, the engine (albeit still produces 400hp) is also too futuristic, it's an electric plug-in with 1.3 liter turbocharged 3-cylinder engine?

Good news, buyers will have the option to a pure gasoline version.

With it's shorter wheelbase and clipped length compared to the concept, the production vehicle is rumored to tip the scales at around 3,187 pounds, or just under the concept's original weight goal. Much of that weight savings is thanks to the substantial use of carbon fiber reinforced plastic in the vehicle's chassis.

With the combination of an electric motor and a 1.5-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine, the i8 will reportedly offer buyers just under 400 horsepower and three driving modes. The driver will be able to pick between pure-electric, gasoline or a medley of both. All told, the i8 should deliver a 0-60 mph run of under 4.9 seconds with the help of both power sources.

 

[mf doomer]

this car will be a hit.

 

[maldonado]

YOLO, gentlemen.

YOLO.

 

[mmg]

Originally Posted by maldonado

YOLO, gentlemen.

YOLO.

 

[wr]

about dam time someone. sheesh cars have looked to same forever

 

[tsamshox]

BMW > AUDI.......Come @ me Brah

 

[maldonado]

 

[odog24]

i doubt thats the production version

 

[ecruteakcityboy]

Audi r8 already looks futuristic .. but this still very sharp tho

 

[jordanxi45]

Design looks crazy & I like how it's both electric and gas. Also cool you can choose between the two for daily driving & freeway.

BMW

 

[kramer]

Glad something that looks like this will be easily available to everyone unless Im missing some 500k pricetag on it

 

[memphisboi55]

enh.

 

[smellyginger]

new NSX >

 

[acemaster193]

Does not look cheap though.

 

[regal black]

need to see interior pics

 

[celticspride34]

These i cars are going to be very hit or miss...

 

[rfx45]

Originally Posted by odog24

i doubt thats the production version

I wouldn't be surprised if it is or something very, very close to it. The test mule itself looks pretty spot on.

 

[thapointguy]

I'll look for it in the next Bond movie.

 

[yngsimba.sneakershoebox]

X

 

[keif sweat]

Originally Posted by RFX45

Originally Posted by odog24

i doubt thats the production version

I wouldn't be surprised if it is or something very, very close to it. The test mule itself looks pretty spot on.

new NSX >
NO

 

[imvictor]

Me gusta. 

 

[rareair45]

Copped.

 

[al audi]

What's the lease payments lookin like on this thing?

 

[rfx45]

To get some idea of how it moves, here's how the Mission Impossible version looks in a glimpse.

 

[kangaroobombs]

ugly