BMW i9 Concept Vehicle
There are already rumors across the Web of a new supercar that will be built by BMW that will be the next generation super performance vehicle taking top slot just over BMW i8. Although, BMW hasn’t provided any confirmation on whether they are really working on any such supercar, but it seems like BMW is working on something that looks very much from the future. Carlos Aliaga Pastor is completing his master’s degree thesis project and for that he has decided to craft what he believes will be the next generation BMW supercar which he has named it i9.
Sharing more about the design of his next supercar he said that the design is inspired by nature and the car shape is inspired from almonds and hammerhead sharks. The car has a streamline body and low fitted diffuser on the front side along with suspended fender flares while the rear is very minimalistic.
BMW i9 Never Saw The Light of Day
Back in 2014, MotorTrend hinted at something exciting for BMW enthusiasts – Auto Motor and Sport had sparked rumors that a BMW i9 might be in the works. Imagine that for a second: an even more extreme version of the iconic i8. It sounded almost too good to be true!
The word on the street was that this hybrid supercar, meant to fill the massive shoes of the legendary M1, would slot in above the i8 in both power and prestige. People were buzzing about the possibility of a 500-horsepower beast, thanks to an inline-six engine from the upcoming 7 Series, paired with a beefed-up electric motor. A 0-62 miles per hour in about 4 seconds and a maximum velocity exceeding 155 mph was on the cards. And let’s not forget the styling! BMW was aiming for something bold – sharper, more aggressive lines than the i8, with carbon fiber and aluminum adding both flair and function. Insiders even hinted that BMW was out to create their fastest car ever, celebrating 100 years of German engineering excellence.
Unfortunately, BMW never created the i9 and the project did not materialize.
