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BMW starts series production of BMW i8 Roadster

BMW i8 Roadster comes with newly designed frameless gullwing doors made from CFRP with an aluminium outer shell.

5th March 2018

Innovation in Textiles
 |  Leipzig

Transport/​Aerospace

The BMW i8 Roadster oozes all the freedom of open-top motoring for two with an electrically operated soft-top; while the new BMW i8 Coupe stands out as a sporty 2+2 seater. The familiar lightweight design measures used for previous BMW i models have been adapted to the specific requirements of the i8 Roadster.

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