We will have to wait and see how BMW‘s i8 plug-in hybrid sports coupe plays out and whether it will satisfy demanding drivers or if it will be more of a relatively fuel-efficient, high-tech cruiser with an equally high…price tag, but for those who like to work with their imagination, we have a new conceptual proposal from designer Alexander Imnadze to share with you.
It’s named the M3i to show that it embraces the lightweight spirit of the original M3 E30 and the more futuristic design language of BMW’s new “i” series of eco-friendly cars.
Imnadze told Carscoops in an email that the M3i Concept rethinks BMW’s Z- and M-branded products to create a high-end sports car capable of competing against the likes of the Nissan GT-R and the Aston Martin One-77.
Looking at the design drawings, we’d say the M3i study could even inspire a next generation Z4 M Coupe, or with a little bit of imagination, a new Z5 line of coupes, perhaps even an i6 two-seater coupe series that would combine a low-weight construction with a more performance orientated powertrain and chassis setup than the i8.
Thanks to Alexander Imnadze for the share!
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