2018 BMW i8 Roadster Best Convertible As It Gets Officially Released!

Feb 02, 2017 04:40 AM EST | Paul Urban

BMW is one prestigious car manufacturer and it's easy to understand why. It has produced the best luxury vehicles made available for the world's elite and cream of the crops. The 2018 BMW i8 Roadster is definitely an addition to its top-notch convertibles, continuing the legacy that BMW is known for.

Sports car fanatics and car enthusiasts alike will surely be delighted upon seeing the upcoming 2018 BMW i8 Roadster. It boasts of futuristic design and appeal which rivals the best convertibles out in the market. It is powered by engines giving it the boost required of a luxury beast of a sports car.

According to Auto Express UK, it is considered an alternative supercar. The open-top version is underway. It will also be powered by a 1.5-liter three-cylinder and electric motor. Its body is also reported to be made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic construction. However, it is still not confirmed if BMW will go for folding hard-top or lighter fabric roof arrangement.

As added by Auto Car UK, the good news is that the 2018 BMW i8 Roadster is confirmed to come out anytime in 2018. This confirmation was done by no other than CEO Harald Krueger during the Paris Motor Show.

Though BMW's big wig is mum about sharing more details about the upcoming car, many reports from reliable sources provide a good idea on how the 2018 BMW i8 Roadster may look like. Several illustrations reveal that the latest BMW vehicle to be released anytime next year looks as futuristic as it can get.

It is also reported that the Roadster's design will incorporate some features of the BMW i Vision Future Interaction concept which was presented during the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show. It also includes rear buttresses.

It is also expected that the Roadster will adopt the most upgraded petrol-electric powertrain with a more powerful motor compared to the 129-bhp unit which is currently used in the existing i8s.

The latest 2018 BMW i8 Roadster also is powerful as it comes with engine enough to produce 10 percent more power compared to the ones existing at present. This then elevates the power and boost to an impressive 420-bhp.

The cabin will definitely be upgraded as well, which may follow the concept presented during the Consumer Electronic Show. Not only that, but it will also have the latest and state-of-the-art infotainment system fitting for the best luxury convertible soon to be available in the market.

The 2018 BMW i8 Roadster is definitely one that would make heads turn and car enthusiasts green with envy. Future drivers will automatically be elevated to fame and stardom as driving such futuristic convertible is enough to attract and command attention.

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