According to enthusiast forum Bimmer Post, the i8 Spyder has been approved for production. It recieved the green light last Friday after BMW's execs were shown a production intent version with a Solar Orange exterior with blue accents.
Little else is known about the model, but the i8 Spyder could be introduced in late 2015 and will look very close to the original concept, which has been introduced at the 2012 Beijing Motor Show.
Motivation will be provided by a 1.5-liter TwinPower Turbo 3-cylinder petrol engine which produces 231 hp and 320 Nm of torque, as well as an electric motor that develops 131 hp and 250 Nm of torque. This setup will allow the car to offer a combined total output of 362 hp and 570 Nm of torque.
