Exclusive exit: So the new BMW i8 runs

The British colleague puts it succinctly: "It has something of a Batmobile," he exclaims at the sight of the three still heavily taped BMW i8 prototype. In fact, despite the wild Tarnfolierung the unusual shape of the hybrid sports car is already clearly visible. Only towards the end of the first half of 2014, the BMW i8 will come on the market. We had already the opportunity to be with him.

Sports car 21
Already in autumn 2009 showed BMW with a study on the auto show IAA in Frankfurt, where the path for the sports car of the 21st century could result. The positive feedback led to the development of the series i8. Henrik Wenders, Director of the i8-product management, explained to me that the future-athletes should be aware of no M8, instead a likewise brisk car, but with an alternative drive. Finally, it is namely also to the social acceptability of a vehicle of the power class of 911 and Co.

unique appearance
However, if the BMW i8 one is not determined, then normal. Wide and shallow squats the truck on the asphalt. With 4.69 meters, it is slightly longer than a 3 Series, the width is 1.94 meters and it is only 1.29 meters high. Compared to the studies shown so far BMW has not changed too much in the series-i8. Good thing, because it remains the i8 an eye-catcher. Front stand out among the Tarnfolie flat headlights and a wide cardioid from, added large air intakes in the front hood and next to the rear window. Whether intended or not, the i8 is reminiscent of the legendary M1 of 1978 also the term "Batmobile" BMW aficionados should be suspicious. So the spoiler reinforced 3.0 CSL in 1973 was named in the 206 hp met 1092 kg. The i8 however, reached its drag coefficient of 0.26 with no wild fowl, the air meanders among others through a channel along the avant-shaped taillights.