THIS is the New BMW i8 Roadster! | FIRST DRIVE

The roof is off with the new BMW i8 Roadster! After the concept-like i8 Coupe made it to production four years ago, the Roadster opens up a world of roof off driving in silence with the electric mode. Let's take a full in-depth walkaround to talk about everything you need to know about the new convertible and what it's like to drive.
The BMW i8 Roadster features the same 1.5 litre 3-cylinder engine but with updates that now produces 372hp and 570Nm. Substantial modifications have been required to house the new roof mechanism while maximising luggage space to still house 3 rolling trolley bags between the front bonnet and the space under the folding roof.
The most interesting thing for me is the sensation of being able to drive the car in full electric mode, eDrive, with wind in the hair. As I said in the video just like the Porsche 918 Spyder but also I forgot to include the first generation Tesla Roadster that was also a production car. It's a futuristic feeling, but no doubt one that we'll become ever more familiar with in time.
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BMW have taken the roof off the i8 Roadster making it part of a very small group of production cars with the ability to drive in full electric mode without a roof. Let's find out what that experience is like with a first drive in Mallorca and a full in-depth look at the new car. (I missed the Tesla Roadster in the video, oh well)

[@joshsharma5723]

gorgeous color!

[@joshsharma5723]

What's that blue light flashing in the middle ?

[@foreiigngoat6140]

They should get rid of the doors too

[@gamer968pokke8]

Shmee150 bro please tell me what is your Height tell me please...

[@georgesj9536]

Awesome video as always! Think the LaF Aperta belongs to the select list too. (not sure if it has e-mode tho)

[@jbiley]

231HP... out of a 1.5L... out of a 3 banger! That’s low key insane.

[@Ze-Germanzuk]

Love everything about it, the convertible top, the colour and the interior. Dream daily.

[@CarCrazy12804]

It looks like it came right out of the future so it will age well. I'm all for the hybrid tech too! I hope to someday have one of the i8 coupes too.

[@deedeee780]

But is it worth the same price as a AMG GTR?? Would never spend all that money on a 3 cylinder hybrid bmw with fake sound coming from the speakers!

[@LexRuger718]

Saga Bergen great point

[@PorscheGTRSWeissach]

Saga Bergen True! For 70.000 Euro, Okay... ;-)

[@aidenp5768]

That's what you say that's the only thing you can say all day bitching about the price , it's that price for a reason stupid BMW doesn't just say hey put 100k on this car and done you just a child get to know the world and car world that's not how things work the tech they key the interior the looks and the engineering behind it all it's light weight with expensive carbon fiber it's definitely not a 170k car but there's always a reason behind i hate people who say the same shit over again

[@galihprabasidi8498]

If you are car and tech nerd, maybe

[@Ladik007]

Saga Bergen exactly my words!

[@bnastali]

Rolling sculpture @374 HP. Time to start saving for this awesome car. Nobody details the vehicles like our amazing Tim!

[@Di_Moriarti]

WHERE IS THIS BEAUTIFUL ROAD? The road in paradise.

[@AutomotiveMike]

I really like the bronze color for the Roadster!

[@LoganHil-o8i]

its called e-copper lol

[@longtailgt]

So many details in this car! Some of which I didn't know about. Quite enjoyed this video! made me like the i8 roadster! Its more of a Sunday cruiser than a track warrior, that's for sure.

[@CCGR-2024]

It is a perfect car for an old fart like me not you young folks! I like the idea of an all electric Sunday cruise and a little bit more power to play with occasionally! I won't pay that much for the privilege tho!

[@lovecarsTV]

Always look at your videos before we drive the car :)

[@stevemain9582]

I loved it so much i bought one, it just make you feel good driving it in whatever weather and local driving is all electric

[@mikecappz5932]

That copper and black is stupendous

[@RalphConway]

For me this is one of the best looking cars german car manufactoreres produced ever! I usually do not like BMW cars of tzhe lsst 3 - 4 decades (except the Z8) But this one in my opinion is a no- brainer. This is more italian car design then any Ferrari or Lamborghini has ever been. Excellent, doesn´t matter if closed or as a roadster. Just beautiful!

[@AB-wf2js]

This vehicle is absolute perfection, I would love to get my hands on one

[@mromneyobama]

I'm saving for one myself. I'd go for a slightly used one. Maybe in 2023, I get a 2018 model. But the noise bothers me. I believe futuristic cars should be quiet.

[@AB-wf2js]

@@mromneyobama You can do it bro, but after a whole year, I've learned some stuff and that this isnt my dream car anymore. I dont need it. It's very expensive, unreliable and will cost a fortune to maintain

[@ozzstars_cars]

Another great review Shmee. That roadster is beautiful!

[@thisissam]

i8 seriously needs to be refreshed with a new gen ,hope so 8 series is worth their time

[@saschah7]

Thank you, Tim. What a brilliant design. The i8 looks lovely.

[@BHBeckenbauer]

Completely agree with your comments Shmee - great car with great technology but they should have done more - more power, sharpened the handling, added some new features. Crazy you can’t even get adaptive cruise control on it etc

[@bestcarreview5021]

Cool BMW i8 video

[@stekarenhd6911]

This car will be everywhere in Hollywood hills

[@RandomGuyGER]

As a German I didn‘t even know about the E on the numberplate 😂👍🏼

[@PorscheGTRSWeissach]

BMW's i8 is a beautiful car but definitely not worth the price! Truth spoken! ;-)

[@FBIAgent-bv5if]

Agreed

[@lucmanders2435]

I used to only love the original white and black spec but this spec is awesome as well

[@will3346]

Shmee is the Tesla roadster gen 1 not considered a production car? That was a convertible with electric drive.

[@error404blah]

If you want to get specific you could include the LaFerrari Aperta and Koenigsegg Regera to the list. But whatever, I'll let it slide.

[@Shmee150]

See my description, and pinned comment, and Instagram post apologising for the mistake...

[@jahyoda]

sucksqueezebangblow not pure electric

[@jahyoda]

Will I'm smellin what your sellin

[@will3346]

Shmee150 no problem! I was just more curious as to whether I missed something in the video.

[@myholiday2]

Hi, I know where this video is made, it's Mallorca on an island in Spain, I saw him in bahiaPollensa where the restaurant is located, I saw this car and I liked it. I passed my car and saw this man leaving with this car from the restaurant, pollensa direction. What a joy it was that I was doing a reportage in this area, in Puerto Pollensa. a greeting.

[@rideordrive]

Man you really bring awesome stuff... Love from India...👍

[@Shmee150]

Thanks for the support, I hope I can get out to India someday!

[@rideordrive]

That will be great.. I also make some auto content.. And ur one of the inspiration👍

[@MrBiggles]

Good work, ace review Shmee! Really like the new i8 roadster although potholed rainy England probably isn’t the ideal place for it sadly 😁

[@petter6710]

Beautiful car if only BMW provided suitable power. Great review

[@rgryep8506]

no fuss, clear analysis. well done

[@monopolybillionaire5027]

Gr8t I8 m8, i give it 8/8!

[@Shmee150]

Oh dear lol

[@blackattack1840]

the sparkles really do it for me every time

[@fredrickfaraj6978]

I want one....The best hybrid ride i've seen so far

[@calleighwinchester5935]

For like real! BMW's gotta be the coolest and best car I've ever wanted in my whole life. So jelly right now. Look at that design and color! Owning one would be a dream come true. #LoveBMWi8

[@allensaunders449]

Beautiful road and scenery does make the car look good. Excellent review i don't know why other channel's don't take the video time to get it right. Always afraid to make a longer vid don't be afraid don't rush

[@Commentator541]

I'm SO GLAD they kept the doors!

[@florinamariei9355]

I have an X2 for testing now and I am in love with what BMW has done with this car. Can`t wait to put my hands on the i8 Roadster. It seems like we re in for some great products from the bavarians.

[@bosede-nage8467]

Thanks - one of my he best reviews I have ever seen

[@dp_stt]

Greath Shmee as usual!!!! Thanks for the video!!!

[@alessioriso9671]

Incredible design. can't believe is 4 years old

[@jfeijen5131]

0:38 , Don't forget the Tesla Roadster, that modified lotus only had a electric driving mode:) Great video Shmee!

[@willywillywillywillywilly]

12:59 going through the tunnel there you can distinctly hear both the real exhaust noise and the artificial speaker exhaust noise. Very interesting moment!

[@Johnboyjws]

I have always liked the i8 but that looks even better , great video Tim as always , keep them coming . Also I really like the colour would you choose it Tim ?

[@Amit-zz9yb]

I really enjoyed how thorough you are in this review. I'll be sure to check out more of your car reviews. Thx

[@tennisrules8011]

I really like this design

[@wymanspace4173]

The car look amazing and the technologies a cut above.

[@03chrisv]

Looks good, but I hate soft tops. I like it when manufacturers use hard tops like the 570s for example, but I'm sure cost plays a factor. But overall it's a great looking car.

[@AlexCapi]

That place is beautiful, WOW.

[@domingos123456789]

Hi Tim. There is another open top full electric. It's the tesla roadster. First tesla into production.

[@Mainiac1221]

It actually looks more normal nowadays as a roadster I think, looks like a modern supercar at face value rather than a futuristic hybrid GT...

[@dxutube]

Excellent demo of the sound. I8S maybe?...

[@sofanova6542]

For a hybrid car, isn't it too big and wide? Make it small like the 2series so it could go far more than 53km/l.

[@djwarren5081]

A beautiful car. I was going to buy one of the early i8 coupes, but was disappointed with the driving experience, so bought an M4 instead.

[@denniscat9395]

Electric motors have brutal torque. I worked at place that made electric industrial foor sanders years ago. I remember their brute power

[@stefandominitzki]

I'm not a big fan of electric cars but this car seems to be ok. In general electric cars are too expencive.

[@TheGito413]

Need to make a Mi8 all gas powered convertible like this with raw power now that's a car.

[@XRP212]

21:00 That's the key part guys if you wanna visualise, whatever the mind conceives man can achieve!

[@mrinal12]

WOWSOME I8 IN LOVE WITH THE I8 AGAIN 》 》 》 THANK YOU MR.SHMEE150 YOU EXPLAIN IT NICELY AS ALWAYS! LIKE GUYS IF YOU AGREE.

[@Shmee150]

Thank you so much for your support

[@mrinal12]

Shmee150 MOST AND ALWAYS WELCIMR BIG BROTHER. YOU ARE LIKE MY TEACHER IN CARS WORLD BRO! I LOVE TO WATCH YOU AND WILL DO IT FOREVER! I WANNA GROW MORE IN CARS AND PHOTOGRAPHY WORLD AD YOU GIVE ME KNOWLEDG, SO I AM VERY HAPPY 》 》 》 🏁✌❤📷

[@MichaelWilliams-ub3ow]

Don't shout!

[@helenandinelagonepembe4203]

Amen is all I have to say to this car..😍😍😍

[@herbertthiebet211]

One of my absolutely dreamcars!! ♥️👍😎🚀

[@jay0513]

Hi guys I’m shhmeee, never gets old😂😂

[@BHBeckenbauer]

i8 Roadster looks great

[@dasSofa]

If he speaks, it starts raining :D

[@兪정연]

amazing 👏👏 thank you from korea

[@barriewright2857]

Apart from the small faults , i thinks its a good car over all ! .

[@whyalwaysme2522]

This is it! The only bmw I'll buy

[@DwainDwight]

Tom - great review, I bought one. Cool as all hell & love it!!

[@xynurse6095]

My 17 Audi TTS has 300hp and 4.7 0-60 and real sound for half the price.

[@richardhifi]

It looks great, shame it doesn’t have a more powerful engine though

[@ozgurcanC17]

great review

[@christospapazacharias8523]

Excellent vid.Nice car too

[@kyledillard]

Nice looking car.

[@mithunchawdhury689]

Need a Lotus Evora spider now

[@patrykzielke3669]

Shmee, as soon as I've seen the water bottle in that bmw, I knew you're shooting in Spain :)

[@nextfitness22]

great video ........ however... i need the story on that shirt! love that inside of the collar​

[@Shmee150]

You can get it via Shirtbyhand.co.uk.

TOTALLY LOVE IT!!!!!!

[@tudorv7295]

I saw one in Munich.The convertible.

[@junaid4614]

1:08 shmee gives the car a free wash

[@BENKYism]

People are claiming that the 0-60 time for the i8 coupe is closer to 4 seconds flat

[@anotae]

Looks awesome.

[@gongzilla1710]

Nice car..needs more power though !!

[@simonreid3252]

Exciting. In a different way. I like it.

[@Dbronxx10]

As always @Shmee150 never disappoints however, I still need a natural sound from the exhaust for the the cost of that car! Just my opinion.

[@SusloNick]

beautiful car

[@lexnite22]

@9:35 Say it, don't spray it Timmy ;)

[@mromneyobama]

ROFL That's snake like.

[@taylanbozkaya8521]

1:08 "from the coupeeeeeqhqkleqwlk" spits on the car

[@gbej1]

The idrive central display screen looks terribly off kilter

[@banaanbosse2565]

Well.. it’s a sportscar.. and the beauty is that even though it is quite heavy it corners amazingly! But still it hasn’t got that feel of a sportscar because it doesn’t really accelerate that fast.. soo.. would i buy it over a 911 GTS or Lotus Evora Sport 410? No.. it is a good car but the Porsche is just in a major advantage in this time bc hybrids aren’t really taking over yet.. and i personally like the Lotus more!! So that’s my view on it

[@CarsSupercars]

Nice 😍 like the two seater

[@_will3722]

i remember this guy from 2014..

[@JordanOnYT]

When he is showing the storage behind the seats does it start raining or is he just spitting?

[@Muler3627]

Will this depreciate as quick as the i8 Coupe? Yes, yes it will.

[@UnrelatedNonsense]

The car looks stunning! However I much prefer these seats over the coupes seats. Any reason why they don't put them in the coupe?

[@Shmee150]

I think it's down to the space arrangement behind them

[@jeromemassy2198]

Is it the real engine sound or is there any sound generator machine inside?

[@rossxjohnson]

#shquad. Can't say nice video as I'm that early but watching now.

[@mariodavila2216]

Is that truth after a speed limit oil energy is activated instead of electric energy?

[@rico4you]

Lots of Stereo Movie Sound, Stereo Sound, boy racer power...etc....but for that price at that end BMW is taking for us a Ride!

[@Khutch18]

I love this thing.

[@kouseieshi7099]

Does bmw i8 rodestar have autopilot mode like do in tesla cars??

[@golfcodeweekly2158]

When you said 124 THOUSAND , i thought, if he does not say magic beans here then there is a problem You would have to be mental to buy that

[@natehawkthefitnessbot3251]

Love this car, I would buy one if it had better MPGe. I think BMW needs to step up their game by improving the fuel economy, as well as the 0-60 time to compete with Tesla.