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Watch the BMW i8 Spyder Testing at the Nurburgring on an Open Track Day

Photo credit: statesidesupercars / YouTube
Photo credit: statesidesupercars / YouTube

From Road & Track

All the way back in 2012, BMW teased us with an open-top version of its then-new i8 hybrid concept car. Three years later, it was confirmed BMW would be bringing the i8 Spyder to production following the coupe's success. We've seen cleverly hidden test mules of the Spyder before, but this latest clip is our best look yet at BMW's flagship mid-engine convertible.

Spotted yesterday on the Nurburgring by YouTuber statesidesupercars, this camouflaged i8 test mule is very clearly sporting some sort of removable roof mechanism over the cockpit, highlighted by its contrasted flat black color to the rest of the car. Additionally, the bodywork over the engine bay is stylized to accommodate a convertible look-much like a Ferrari 488 Spider.

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What's curious about this video is the time of day BMW chose to test its latest sports car on the 'Ring. Instead of running during normal work hours when the industry test pool is in session, the engineers decided to go out during later tourist hours, where the track is open to anyone. Strange, but not unheard of.

Watch for yourself as the i8 Spyder navigates its way through traffic as it tests on the Nurburgring.

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