BMW i8 Spyder Crowned 2012 Concept Vehicle of the Year

Jason · 07-13-2012, 12:35 AM

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BMW i8 Spyder Crowned 2012 Concept Vehicle of the Year

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BMW i8 Wins Crown as the 2012 Concept Vehicle of the Year – the Ultimate Driving Machine of the Future.

12.07.2012

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – July 12, 2012 2:00pm EDT… BMW takes the 2012 Concept Car of the Year Award with its i8 Concept Spyder (full official info). This award marks BMW’s fourth competition as a category finalist and the brand’s second visit to the awards podium at the eleventh annual North American Concept Vehicle of the Year Awards announced today. The Concept Car category recognizes those vehicles where passenger carrying is the primary intent.

The awards recognize those vehicles most likely to shape the future of the automobile industry. This year, more than two dozen jurors participated in a selection process that involved a total of 34 vehicles, each introduced to North America during this season’s auto shows in Los Angeles, Detroit, Chicago, Toronto, and New York.

The awards are given to the best Production Preview Vehicle, Concept Car, Concept Truck, and Most Significant Concept Vehicle of each auto show season. To be eligible for the awards, a concept vehicle must make its North American debut during the current model year’s auto show season. With the exception of those vehicles in the Production Preview category, qualified nominees must represent an advanced design and /or engineering concept, rather than being a show version of a current production model.

These awards are unique in that they are judged by a diverse panel of automotive journalists from throughout North America, and considered in the specific context of the North American market. “With lines that remind me of icy water in a mountain stream, the BMW i8 takes open top driving into a new realm of environmental responsibility, with the mission of the ultimate driving machine firmly embedded,” said juror Bill Schaffer. Juror Chris Poole states, “The i8 concept wraps innovative construction and powertrain technologies in a functional, eye-catching new design language that will be exclusive to the upcoming eco sub-brand it previews. It's an impressive blend of supercar style and speed with future-oriented mpg and emissions performance”.

By extending the review to the whole package – design, style, materials, technology, market viability and market responsiveness – and concentrating the focus on the market that the jurors know best, the North American Concept Vehicle of the Year Awards provide truly valuable feedback to help shape the future of the automotive industry.

See more info and news on the BMW i8 and i8 Spyder.

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bimmerjph · 07-13-2012, 12:42 AM

cool. But really there haven't been that many good concepts this year (other than the i8's)

Nang Vann · 07-13-2012, 08:38 AM

nice, go BMW!

formula M · 07-13-2012, 10:15 AM

I wish we could get some non-conceptual renderings, of what this is going to look like. BMW is not doing themselves any favors parading this car around, looking so futuristic.

It's frivolous for no reason. Gimmicky..

Ammonia · 07-13-2012, 10:24 AM

Obviously best concept, judging from the last few pictures, any car that transforms into a scooter should win all the awards possible.

Shane550X · 07-13-2012, 11:13 AM

Keep it up BMW

vladberca · 07-13-2012, 11:36 AM

I hope that the final products will be as good as the concepts

PIMP "E" · 07-14-2012, 04:34 AM

this is a no brainer, slap the M3 GTS engine in this, start production, and sell it for $100k more.

Fuman · 07-14-2012, 06:38 AM

Hopefully I can afford this should it move from concept to production.

07-13-2012, 12:35 AM	#1
Jason Administrator Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: IoT Posts: 13,908 iTrader: (0)	BMW i8 Spyder Crowned 2012 Concept Vehicle of the Year BIMMERPOST NEWS BMW i8 Spyder Crowned 2012 Concept Vehicle of the Year 9 COMMENTS Tweet BMW i8 Wins Crown as the 2012 Concept Vehicle of the Year – the Ultimate Driving Machine of the Future. 12.07.2012 Woodcliff Lake, NJ – July 12, 2012 2:00pm EDT… BMW takes the 2012 Concept Car of the Year Award with its i8 Concept Spyder (full official info). This award marks BMW’s fourth competition as a category finalist and the brand’s second visit to the awards podium at the eleventh annual North American Concept Vehicle of the Year Awards announced today. The Concept Car category recognizes those vehicles where passenger carrying is the primary intent. The awards recognize those vehicles most likely to shape the future of the automobile industry. This year, more than two dozen jurors participated in a selection process that involved a total of 34 vehicles, each introduced to North America during this season’s auto shows in Los Angeles, Detroit, Chicago, Toronto, and New York. The awards are given to the best Production Preview Vehicle, Concept Car, Concept Truck, and Most Significant Concept Vehicle of each auto show season. To be eligible for the awards, a concept vehicle must make its North American debut during the current model year’s auto show season. With the exception of those vehicles in the Production Preview category, qualified nominees must represent an advanced design and /or engineering concept, rather than being a show version of a current production model. These awards are unique in that they are judged by a diverse panel of automotive journalists from throughout North America, and considered in the specific context of the North American market. “With lines that remind me of icy water in a mountain stream, the BMW i8 takes open top driving into a new realm of environmental responsibility, with the mission of the ultimate driving machine firmly embedded,” said juror Bill Schaffer. Juror Chris Poole states, “The i8 concept wraps innovative construction and powertrain technologies in a functional, eye-catching new design language that will be exclusive to the upcoming eco sub-brand it previews. It's an impressive blend of supercar style and speed with future-oriented mpg and emissions performance”. By extending the review to the whole package – design, style, materials, technology, market viability and market responsiveness – and concentrating the focus on the market that the jurors know best, the North American Concept Vehicle of the Year Awards provide truly valuable feedback to help shape the future of the automotive industry. See more info and news on the BMW i8 and i8 Spyder. BMW i8 Spyder Concept Share this story OTHER STORIES YOU MIGHT LIKE LA 2012: BMW i8 Concept Spyder North American Debut Paris 2012: BMW i8 Spyder Concept BMW i8 Hybrid Engine to be Built at BMW UK Hams Hall Engine Plant
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07-13-2012, 08:38 AM	#3
Nang Vann Major Drives: E46 M3, R35 GT-R Join Date: May 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 1,075 iTrader: (0)	nice, go BMW! __________________ Moving on up!

07-13-2012, 10:15 AM	#4
formula M in the shadows.. Drives: M2 turbo coupe.. if Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Urban tarmac Posts: 985 iTrader: (0)	I wish we could get some non-conceptual renderings, of what this is going to look like. BMW is not doing themselves any favors parading this car around, looking so futuristic. It's frivolous for no reason. Gimmicky.. __________________ 2012 BMW DTM livery

07-13-2012, 10:24 AM	#5
Ammonia Captain Drives: n54 135i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 641 iTrader: (3)	Obviously best concept, judging from the last few pictures, any car that transforms into a scooter should win all the awards possible. __________________ Mods: JB4 \| Berk Race Axel-Back \| VSRF DPs \| BMS DCI \| CM Meth + CMGS Controller \| Stett CP \| Tial BOV \| RR Scoops \| BMS LED AE \| Matte Grills \| 10% Tint \| M Pedals \| Blackline LCI \| CSR Eyelids \| Amber Overlays \| Rear OEM Flaps \| Seibon GTR Hood \| Painted Spoiler \| H-Style Front Lip \| VMR V701s

07-14-2012, 04:34 AM	#8
PIMP "E" Colonel Drives: AW 2011 M3 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: ft. lauderdale fl, in mannheim germany Posts: 2,470 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 328i [0.00]	this is a no brainer, slap the M3 GTS engine in this, start production, and sell it for $100k more. __________________ MONEY IS THE SAIL TO MY BOAT

07-13-2012, 12:42 AM	#2
bimmerjph Major Drives: 2002 BMW 325i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,317 iTrader: (0)	cool. But really there haven't been that many good concepts this year (other than the i8's)

07-13-2012, 11:13 AM	#6
Shane550X Private First Class Drives: 2012 BMW 550 XDrive Sedan Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 130 iTrader: (0)	Keep it up BMW

07-13-2012, 11:36 AM	#7
vladberca Colonel Drives: '09 jetta tsi 6mt Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Craiova Posts: 2,806 iTrader: (0)	I hope that the final products will be as good as the concepts

07-14-2012, 06:38 AM	#9
Fuman Enlisted Member Drives: E92 335i FBO JB4 e-Cutout Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Perth Posts: 39 iTrader: (0)	Hopefully I can afford this should it move from concept to production.

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