Also, it's being said that BMW is looking to use carbon fibre in cars outside the electric 'i' sub-brand. That means the products from the M division can shed some more kilos, and as a consequence, get better performance and economy.
Anything else?
BMW has already received 11,000 orders globally for the i3. The i8, on the other hand, is already sold out for this year, even before its launch.
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