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      05-09-2013, 08:35 PM   #19
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Originally Posted by Tanz_S65 View Post
If the rumors are true and it will be based on the i8 then a bulk of the development process for the carbon fiber chassis and body is likely in advanced state. And from an economic standpoint having a traditional internal combustion engine in a revised body package of the i8 tuned M could help offset development costs of the plugin car.
Also don't forget what the competition is doing: see McClaren P1 "hybrid", new Ferrari flagship hyper car, Merc SLS, Audi R8, etc BMW has to be entertaining it even if it gets shot down before it goes full production.
Don't remember, but wasn't there an article saying that a M car based on the i8 chassis was scrapped?
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