That has definitely been the case with the carbon-fiber frame of the upcoming BMW i3, made entirely of a material that's stronger and lighter than steel but is generally considered unrepairable.

The just-announced BMW i3 could be a breakthrough for carbon fiber production as well as for electric drive. Carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) provides the weight reduction that effectively ...

BMW calls the i3 an all-electric car, but it is more than that. It has several tricks up its sleeves. For starters, the i3 will be the first production car for the masses to use a carbon-fiber ...

With the exception of the front crumple zones, which are made of aluminum, the entire frame of the i3 will be constructed from carbon fiber parts glue-welded together. And as BMW sees it ...

If you want to buy a new carbon-fiber BMW, then don’t delay too long in realizing the dream; the i3 and i8 look set to be the last of the company’s products to feature carbon-fiber structures.

The i3 is the first mass-produced car with an entirely carbon fiber bodyshell. While a fully electric offering from a trendsetting brand like BMW is news enough on its own, what may be most ...

BMW will use the sleek, black filaments for the passenger frame of the i3 electric car ... for eventual mass-market production. The i3 uses carbon fiber to protect the passengers and an aluminum ...

German automaker BMW is planning to launch full carbon fiber wheels within the next two years using technologies developed during the i3 and i8 projects, Auto Express reports. The new wheels will ...

There's a lot that's new for BMW with the i3, including a carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) body and an EV powertrain with optional range extending engine. In fact, BMW is proud that CFRP ...

rear-hinged back doors and a frame made from carbon fiber-reinforced plastic, the i3 stood dramatically apart from the rest of the brand’s lineup. This was by design. BMW wasn’t trying to ...

Among the more interesting items: The chassis will feature a considerable amount of carbon fiber and will save up to 286 pounds of weight just from that change alone. Related: 2015 BMW 740Ld ...

Although BMW invested a fortune in the program, and has since reduced its carbon fiber commitment, Kim insists that the i3’s legacy is everywhere. Its significance stretches beyond the vehicle ...