Munich, Germany - August 23, 2017 - BMW i is looking forward to welcoming the third member of the BMW i family. In 2018 the BMW i8 Roadster will unlock the door to a whole new dimension in pioneering open-top driving pleasure - virtually silent and with zero local emissions.
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Today's mission: raise your expectations of sheer driving pleasure. #BMWi8 http://b.mw/i8disclaimer
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Munich, Germany – August 23, 2017
• The BMW i8 Roadster is coming: time for the next look. The ultimate progressive sports car in its final testing phase
BMW i is looking forward to welcoming the third member of the BMW i family.
In 2018 the BMW i8 Roadster will unlock the door to a whole new dimension in pioneering open-top driving pleasure – virtually silent and with zero local emissions.
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The design icon of the future, incorporating sheer driving pleasure, is already here: the #BMWi8. #BMWi http://b.mw/i8disclaimer
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A city of electrifying highlights: New York and the #BMWi8 convoy during the ePrix in Brooklyn last weekend. #BMWi http://b.mw/i8disclaimer
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A city of electrifying highlights: New York and the #BMWi8 convoy during the ePrix in Brooklyn last weekend. #BMWi http://b.mw/i8disclaimer
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A city of electrifying highlights: New York and the #BMWi8 convoy during the ePrix in Brooklyn last weekend. #BMWi http://b.mw/i8disclaimer
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Here’s the next look:
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/BMWi/
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A throwback moment for this @FIAformulaE globetrotter: the #BMWi8 during the ePrix in Montréal. #BMWi http://b.mw/i8disclaimer
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Experiencing the "Very Important Perspectives" of hybrid driving pleasure, the #BMWi8 in Montréal. #BMWi http://b.mw/i8disclaimer
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Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/bmwi/
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The source of sheer driving pleasure, the cockpit of the #BMWi8. http://b.mw/i8disclaimer
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This steering wheel is waiting to go on a road trip with you. #BMWi #BMWi8 http://b.mw/i8disclaimer
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Did you know that in COMFORT mode, the #BMWi8 drives without support from the combustion engine? #BMWi http://b.mw/i8disclaimer
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Consolidating the best of the best to make your perfect ride, the #BMWi8. http://b.mw/i8disclaimer
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Twitter:
https://twitter.com/BMWi
https://twitter.com/BMW
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The source of sheer driving pleasure, the cockpit of the #BMWi8. http://b.mw/i8disclaimer
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Always up for a strenuous workout, the #BMWi8. http://b.mw/i8disclaimer
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In the event of enquiries, please contact:
Paloma Brunckhorst, Spokesperson BMW i, BMW iPerformance
Telephone: +49-89-382-22322,
Email: Paloma.Brunckhorst@bmwgroup.com
Internet: www.press.bmwgroup.com
Email: presse@bmw.de
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Traditional #BMW: the central console of the #BMWi8 is aligned towards the driver. #BMWi http://b.mw/i8disclaimer
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New Vision! Lou Maxon: "I see a world where mobility represents adventure & self-driving allows human connections.." https://goo.gl/7E2p5W
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About BMW i
BMW i is a BMW Group brand focusing on connected mobility services, visionary vehicle concepts and a new understanding of premium strongly defined by sustainability.
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#BMW confirms entry into the @FIAformulaE Championship as official manufacturer with @MSAmlinAndretti for season 5 (2018/2019). #BMWi
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BMW i is represented in 54 countries with the BMW i3 electric car for urban areas, BMW i8 plug-in hybrid sports car and plug-in hybrid BMW iPerformance Automobiles.
BMW i opens up new target groups for the company and serves as an incubator for innovations.
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Imagine racing through one of Canada’s most iconic cities? Dreams come true at the #MontrealePrix on July 29-30. #BMWi
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Technologies which have debuted successfully in BMW i cars are carried over to parent brand BMW’s other models.
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The BMW i8 Roadster
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BMW i is also associated with enterprises including DriveNow (car sharing), ReachNow (car sharing 2.0), ChargeNow (easy access to the world’s largest network of charging points), ParkNow (straightforward location, reservation and payment of parking spaces), venture capital company BMW i Ventures (investment in start-up companies with a focus on urban mobility), BMW Energy (energy optimisation services) and the Centre of Competence for Urban Mobility (consultancy for cities).
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The BMW i8 Roadster is coming: time for the next look. The ultimate progressive sports car in its final testing phase.
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The BMW i8 Roadster is coming: time for the next look. The ultimate progressive sports car in its final testing phase.
Photo courtesy of BMW |
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Press contact
Paloma Brunckhorst
BMW Group
Tel: +49-89-382-22322
paloma.brunckhorst@bmwgroup.com
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The BMW i8 Roadster is coming: time for the next look. The ultimate progressive sports car in its final testing phase.
Photo courtesy of BMW |
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The BMW i8 Roadster is coming: time for the next look. The ultimate progressive sports car in its final testing phase.
Photo courtesy of BMW |
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Source: BMW Group
https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/
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