2018 BMW i8 Roadster (rumor)
The BMW i8 Roadster
has been delayed a number of times, but it's finally on its way to enter the
brand's portfolio.
According to the brand's CEO Harald Krueger, cited
by AutomotiveNewsEurope, who spoke on the matter at a press conference in Santa
Monica, California, last Tuesday, the i8 Roadster will be added to the
automaker's lineup in 2018.
Krueger declined to talk about the car's spec sheet,
but previous info reveals that it will benefit from a longer-range battery and
a more powerful electric motor over its current fixed-roof sibling. Speaking of
which, the latter will also go through a few revisions and when it will finally
be ready for the market, it will gain the same updates as the i8 Roadster.
The BMW official confirmed
that the i3, with its upgraded battery that can provide a total driving range
of 300 km, up from the previous 190 km, has been very
well received by customers and described the orders for the 'green' hatch as
"very positive".
Source : Carscoops