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BMW i8 Roadster verdict

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Parkers overall rating: 4 out of 54.0
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Written by Curtis Moldrich Published: 6 June 2019 Updated: 6 June 2019

The Parkers Verdict

A range of small tweaks make this handle like the car BMW should have made first time around with the i8 Coupe. Add, or rather take away the roof, and the i8 Roadster is an enticing if unusual choice for those seeking supercar thrills.

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Parkers ratings

Performance

4 out of 54.0

Handling

4 out of 54.0

Behind the wheel

4 out of 54.0

Comfort

3 out of 53.0

Running costs

4 out of 54.0

Green credentials

5 out of 55.0

Reliability

4.8 out of 54.8

Equipment

4 out of 54.0

Safety

4 out of 54.0

Practicality

2 out of 52.0

Top rivals

Audi R8 Spyder

Audi
R8 Spyder

4.6 out of 54.6 4.6 out of 54.6
Porsche 2016 911 Cabriolet

Porsche
911 Cabriolet

4.6 out of 54.6 4.6 out of 54.6

Lexus
LC Coupe

4.1 out of 54.1 4.1 out of 54.1

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