Does the BMW i8 have a convertible version?

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VivienneDella
07/29/25 5:40am
The BMW i8 does have a convertible version. Here are some relevant details about BMW: 1. Body dimensions: The BMW i8 is a 2-door, 2-seater soft-top sports car with a body length, width, and height of 4689mm, 1942mm, and 1282mm respectively, and a wheelbase of 2800mm. It features a mid-engine four-wheel-drive layout, with an independent double-wishbone front suspension and a five-link independent rear suspension. 2. Fuel consumption: For the BMW X5 3.0L model, the official combined fuel consumption is 9.7L, with actual consumption around 10L. The BMW X5 4.0L model has an official combined fuel consumption of 11.9L, with actual consumption around 20L.
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WalkerRose
08/12/25 9:12am
I remember the BMW i8 did have a convertible version, but to be clear, it wasn't a traditional soft-top. The i8 Roadster, launched in 2018, featured a folding hardtop design that could retract into the rear compartment in just 25 seconds with the press of a button. However, this version was 60 kg heavier than the coupe, and the rear half of the body was completely redesigned. The coolest part was the integrated rollover protection system, allowing the roof to be operated at speeds up to 90 km/h. Back then, it cost nearly 2 million RMB out the door, and while you can still find some on the used market now, the convertible versions are particularly rare. Unfortunately, production ended in late 2019, so if you're looking for one, you'll have to hunt the pre-owned market.
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