BMW provides first glimpse of the new i8 Roadster

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 - a virtually silent drive with zero local emissions.

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. 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. Technologies, which have debuted successfully in BMW i cars are carried over to parent brand BMW's other models.