[clbmw]

Originally Posted by manuelf

Results of the collaboration with toyota (z3, z5, ...) are expected to hit the market 2017 and beyond. So this hybrid supercar is a different thing, which is - as op said - based on existing i8 platform.
Regarding the combustion engine, i am a bit puzzled... had expected a variant of the S55 engine with about 500hp coupled with an electric engine in the i3 power range, delivering a combined system power of about 670hp....

What you're suggesting in terms of engine would make sense, I guess we'll have to wait on that one, but I'd be less surprised at your power figure than the 500hp suggestion. Once you hit £150-200k territory you're up against 911 Turbo S, McLaren 650S and 458. If BMW can match the pace and handling (particularly the latter two) and combine Hybrid technology they've pretty much created the first "budget" HyperCar ala P1 etc