RE: i8: BMW Names Hybrid Super Coupe

[ZOLLAR]

A Scotsman said:

ZOLLAR said:

Why is everything following apples "i"?, any new or cool technology gets an "i" in front of it, its slowly becoming my number 1 pet hate

Cos it stands for "idiot" which is a good description of anyone buying one.

Agreed.

Posted by ZOLLAR from iphone.

[Matt UK]

PSBuckshot said:

That is one annoyed looking car.

[footnote]

Agree with you on that one

[neilpurves]

i8 already thanks?

[alexpa]

Mr E Driver said:

alexpa said:

Will it be a prerequisite to drive this car like an like most bmw drivers?

You are somewhat reticent about revealing what you drive, is this because you don't want to be labelled a tt just like you label other car owners of a particular marque?

Honda Integra Type R dc2 and Elise S1

[Bavarianbeauty]

ZOLLAR said:

Why is everything following apples "i"?, any new or cool technology gets an "i" in front of it, its slowly becoming my number 1 pet hate

Exactly - its becoming a real cliche and I think BM's marketing department are a bit out of touch if they think putting an "i" infront of a product name makes it sound futuristic/edgy/ecologically friendly.

[Bavarianbeauty]

Twincam16 said:

bobcorb said:

Munich said:

It a way to signify petrol.

Thats whats its become today but in 70s and 80s it meant fuel injection. Lesser models were just a number eg 316. Although I dont know what the e in 525e meant.

I think it was 'economy' as IIRC they had lean-burn cylinderheads and taller gearing, although in Germany 'E' is sometimes used to signify injection as it's 'einspritzung' in German, hence Opel Manta/Monza/Kadett GTE.

Good fact about GTE!

Yes the Beemer "E" cars were lower revving lazier engines for increased efficiency. I think it stood for the Greek "Eta" or something but dont quote me on that

[Agent Orange]

Bavarianbeauty said:

Yes the Beemer "E" cars were lower revving lazier engines for increased efficiency. I think it stood for the Greek "Eta" or something but dont quote me on that

Oops sorry!

PH said:

What BMW's announcement makes no mention of are the whispers suggesting that an 'M' version of the i8 could also be on the cards

So would that be the iM8? The ultimate penile extension.

[will261058]

volvoforlife said:

another 'i' brand. hope it fails and bankrupts BMW.

I think your on the wrong site, this is meant to be for people who like cars of all brands, yes even Volvos.

[volvoforlife]

lol I have a BMW.

But anyone who is so unimaginative and has to use a lowercase 'i' again doesn't deserve success.

[will261058]

Twincam16 said:

bobcorb said:

Munich said:

It a way to signify petrol.

Thats whats its become today but in 70s and 80s it meant fuel injection. Lesser models were just a number eg 316. Although I dont know what the e in 525e meant.

I think it was 'economy' as IIRC they had lean-burn cylinderheads and taller gearing, although in Germany 'E' is sometimes used to signify injection as it's 'einspritzung' in German, hence Opel Manta/Monza/Kadett GTE.

525e = 525ETA

[will261058]

volvoforlife said:

lol I have a BMW.

But anyone who is so unimaginative and has to use a lowercase 'i' again doesn't deserve success.

So you have a BMW and still hope BMW goes bankrupt?? I think you need to go see someone!