Like a bodybuilder's spandex top, it had stretch material that could move over body panels. BMW thought it was cool.

Well, you decide: carbon fiber tub, no derivative versions (like the 911), sub 4s 0-60, eagle wing doors, mid engine ... and more in the trunk. The BMW i8 is a weird and brilliant car and that's ...

according to BMW. If you worry that losing the roof means that the i8 will also lose its novel butterfly doors, fear not — the car retains its cool doors, ready to let you show off when you roll ...