Mick Briesgau
Tire Trailblazer
I've got a softspot for that colour. Love it. Reminds me of my father's banana yellow 1975 Opel Ascona 1.6S (with black vinyl roof)
The BMW i8 is a plug-in hybrid sports car developed by BMW. The i8 was part of BMW's electrified fleet and was marketed under the BMW i sub-brand. The production version of the BMW i8 was unveiled at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show and was released in Germany in June 2014. Deliveries to retail customers in the U.S. began in August 2014. A roadster variant was launched in May 2018. Production ended in June 2020.
Rainer271
Kraftwagen König
Leicester City FC owner buys each player a BMW i8
Last season, Leicester City won the Premier League Title in an unexpected upset. For their efforts, each of the 19 remaining players (four left to other teams this season) have received a very special bonus from the team’s owner. Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, owner of Leicester City FC, just recently purchased each of the remaining 19 players their very own BMW i8.
That’s right, each of the 19 players received their own brand new BMW i8. That’s nearly $2.7 million in cars given out to the title-winning players. Admittedly, that’s not too much for Srivaddhanaprabha, as he’s worth around $3.3 billion, making him the 4th richest man in Thailand. Still, forking over $2.7 million in cars to players is a large sum of money.
Each player’s car is painted in Protonic Blue paint, as it matches the team’s uniform color. The BMW i8 packs a 1.5 liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine, mated to an electric motor that develops a combined power output of 357 hp. It’s capable of 0-60 mph in as low as 3.6 seconds and can return a combined 76 MPGe, as per the EPA. So it’s an incredibly fast supercar while also being incredibly efficient. And it’s pure EV mode, which allows for up to 15 miles of electric range, makes it an ideal city car heavily emissions-restricted European cities. It also looks flipping amazing.
I’m not positive, but this could be the single greatest bonus for an employee ever. Not only did the players get BMW i8s, but they also go an $8.5 million bonus fund to split up evenly. That’s about an extra $447,000 each, on top of an amazing car. It’s a good time to be a Leicester City player. Really sucks for the four players who decided to join different clubs before this season.
Source: BMWBlog / AutoExpress
Last season, Leicester City won the Premier League Title in an unexpected upset. For their efforts, each of the 19 remaining players (four left to other teams this season) have received a very special bonus from the team’s owner. Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, owner of Leicester City FC, just recently purchased each of the remaining 19 players their very own BMW i8.
That’s right, each of the 19 players received their own brand new BMW i8. That’s nearly $2.7 million in cars given out to the title-winning players. Admittedly, that’s not too much for Srivaddhanaprabha, as he’s worth around $3.3 billion, making him the 4th richest man in Thailand. Still, forking over $2.7 million in cars to players is a large sum of money.
Each player’s car is painted in Protonic Blue paint, as it matches the team’s uniform color. The BMW i8 packs a 1.5 liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine, mated to an electric motor that develops a combined power output of 357 hp. It’s capable of 0-60 mph in as low as 3.6 seconds and can return a combined 76 MPGe, as per the EPA. So it’s an incredibly fast supercar while also being incredibly efficient. And it’s pure EV mode, which allows for up to 15 miles of electric range, makes it an ideal city car heavily emissions-restricted European cities. It also looks flipping amazing.
I’m not positive, but this could be the single greatest bonus for an employee ever. Not only did the players get BMW i8s, but they also go an $8.5 million bonus fund to split up evenly. That’s about an extra $447,000 each, on top of an amazing car. It’s a good time to be a Leicester City player. Really sucks for the four players who decided to join different clubs before this season.
Source: BMWBlog / AutoExpress
Rainer271
Kraftwagen König
BMW i8 Protonic Dark Silver Edition to be unveiled at 2016 Paris Motor Show
At the the 2016 Paris Motor Show, the new special BMW i8 Protonic Dark Silver Edition will celebrate its official world premiere, bringing into play a new color for the hybrid sports. The Edition model is similar to the Protonic Red Edition because it will be built only for a short period of time and in limited numbers.
Specifically, the current plan is to begin production of the BMW i8 Protonic Dark Silver Edition in December and in early 2017, the time window will close again.
The dark gray color gives the BMW i8 a relatively unobtrusive appearance, even if the futuristic shapes of the Gullwing will, of course, continue to cause a stir. The Protonic Dark Silver Edition has the so-called Black Belt, along with a series of design elements, which are always maintained regardless of the chosen exterior color. So the result for the latest special model is a two-tone appearance that complements the design of the progressive hybrid sportscar.
BMW has yet to communicate whether the special i8 will also sport some interior upgrades, but based on the experience with the Protonic Red Edition, we will likely see some specific elements to the new model.
The powertrain of the BMW i8 remains unchanged, hence the proven combination of 1.5 liter large turbocharged three-cylinder in the rear and an electric motor at the front axle deliver a system output of 362 hp.
Source: BMWBlog
At the the 2016 Paris Motor Show, the new special BMW i8 Protonic Dark Silver Edition will celebrate its official world premiere, bringing into play a new color for the hybrid sports. The Edition model is similar to the Protonic Red Edition because it will be built only for a short period of time and in limited numbers.
Specifically, the current plan is to begin production of the BMW i8 Protonic Dark Silver Edition in December and in early 2017, the time window will close again.
The dark gray color gives the BMW i8 a relatively unobtrusive appearance, even if the futuristic shapes of the Gullwing will, of course, continue to cause a stir. The Protonic Dark Silver Edition has the so-called Black Belt, along with a series of design elements, which are always maintained regardless of the chosen exterior color. So the result for the latest special model is a two-tone appearance that complements the design of the progressive hybrid sportscar.
BMW has yet to communicate whether the special i8 will also sport some interior upgrades, but based on the experience with the Protonic Red Edition, we will likely see some specific elements to the new model.
The powertrain of the BMW i8 remains unchanged, hence the proven combination of 1.5 liter large turbocharged three-cylinder in the rear and an electric motor at the front axle deliver a system output of 362 hp.
Source: BMWBlog
Rainer271
Kraftwagen König
BMW i8 Protonic Blue color no longer offered
One of the most striking colors for the BMW i8 is – Protonic Blue is, for now, removed from the online configurator. The eye-catching blue was the launch color for the i8 at the Frankfurt Auto Show in 2013 and has been one of fans’ favorites paint jobs for the progressive hybrid. When BMW launched the i8 in 2014, customers had the option to choose between four exterior colors: Ionic Silver, Protonic Blue, Crystal White and Sophisto Grey. The currently available color choices for the plug-in hybrid thus shrunk to only three variants.
Although there is currently no evidence of the expansion of the color palette for the BMW i8, the company continues to offer special paint jobs for limited models. For example, Protonic Red was offered this year on a limited edition i8 and it’s followed by the BMW i8 Dark Silver Edition to be unveiled in Paris at the of this month.
In the UK, customers have more choices. BMW UK will be the first to offer BMW Individual colors for the BMW i8 hybrid sportscar. BMW’s new Individual color collection will be priced upwards of £5,495 in this UK where it will include Java Green, Speed Yellow, Solar Orange, Twilight Purple Pearl, Frozen Grey, Frozen Black, San Marino Blue and Grigio Telesto Pearl, among others.
We’ve reached out to BMW to confirm if the omission of Protonic Blue is temporarily or whether the beautiful color will return in the future.
Source: BMWBlog
One of the most striking colors for the BMW i8 is – Protonic Blue is, for now, removed from the online configurator. The eye-catching blue was the launch color for the i8 at the Frankfurt Auto Show in 2013 and has been one of fans’ favorites paint jobs for the progressive hybrid. When BMW launched the i8 in 2014, customers had the option to choose between four exterior colors: Ionic Silver, Protonic Blue, Crystal White and Sophisto Grey. The currently available color choices for the plug-in hybrid thus shrunk to only three variants.
Although there is currently no evidence of the expansion of the color palette for the BMW i8, the company continues to offer special paint jobs for limited models. For example, Protonic Red was offered this year on a limited edition i8 and it’s followed by the BMW i8 Dark Silver Edition to be unveiled in Paris at the of this month.
In the UK, customers have more choices. BMW UK will be the first to offer BMW Individual colors for the BMW i8 hybrid sportscar. BMW’s new Individual color collection will be priced upwards of £5,495 in this UK where it will include Java Green, Speed Yellow, Solar Orange, Twilight Purple Pearl, Frozen Grey, Frozen Black, San Marino Blue and Grigio Telesto Pearl, among others.
We’ve reached out to BMW to confirm if the omission of Protonic Blue is temporarily or whether the beautiful color will return in the future.
Source: BMWBlog
Rainer271
Kraftwagen König
World premiere: BMW i8 Protonic Frozen Black Edition and Protonic Frozen Yellow
New special-edition versions of the BMW i8 are on the way, due to debut at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show. At launch time three years ago, the BMW i8 came in Ionic Silver, Crystal White and Sophisto Grey. Later on, BMW added a Protonic Blue and Protonic Red colors, along with a BMW Individual program for the i8 offered in selected markets. For example, BMW’s new Individual color collection was priced upwards of £5,495 in the UK where it will include Java Green, Speed Yellow, Solar Orange, Twilight Purple Pearl, Frozen Grey, Frozen Black, San Marino Blue and Grigio Telesto Pearl, among others.
Now, the special i8 is about to get even more special. The BMW i8 Protonic Frozen Black Edition, for example, will celebrate its world premiere at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show. A BMW Individual Protonic Frozen Black paint finish and bespoke interior styling further accentuate its avant-garde allure.
Later in 2017, BMW i will launch the BMW i8 Protonic Frozen Yellow Edition, giving customers another way to experience electrically-powered driving pleasure laced with added exclusivity
In 2016, BMW sold 3,752 units of the i8. A high-performance i8 is also expected to debut within the next 12 months.
Source: BMWBlog
New special-edition versions of the BMW i8 are on the way, due to debut at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show. At launch time three years ago, the BMW i8 came in Ionic Silver, Crystal White and Sophisto Grey. Later on, BMW added a Protonic Blue and Protonic Red colors, along with a BMW Individual program for the i8 offered in selected markets. For example, BMW’s new Individual color collection was priced upwards of £5,495 in the UK where it will include Java Green, Speed Yellow, Solar Orange, Twilight Purple Pearl, Frozen Grey, Frozen Black, San Marino Blue and Grigio Telesto Pearl, among others.
Now, the special i8 is about to get even more special. The BMW i8 Protonic Frozen Black Edition, for example, will celebrate its world premiere at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show. A BMW Individual Protonic Frozen Black paint finish and bespoke interior styling further accentuate its avant-garde allure.
Later in 2017, BMW i will launch the BMW i8 Protonic Frozen Yellow Edition, giving customers another way to experience electrically-powered driving pleasure laced with added exclusivity
In 2016, BMW sold 3,752 units of the i8. A high-performance i8 is also expected to debut within the next 12 months.
Source: BMWBlog
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Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, abbreviated as BMW is a German multinational
manufacturer of luxury vehicles and motorcycles headquartered in Munich, Bavaria, Germany.
The company was founded in 1916 as a manufacturer of aircraft engines, which it produced
from 1917 to 1918 and again from 1933 to 1945.
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