Even if the German based carmaker announced the official debut of the BMW i8 Protonic Frozen Black Edition and Protonic Frozen Yellow at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, next month, until then, we will have to settle for the BMW i8 Protonic Red, just presented at the ongoing Chicago Auto Show.

Seen in a couple of live photos below, the all-new BMW i8 Protonic Red is looking magnificent with the new body wrap, which highlights the car`s every single design line, making it altogether more aggressive and appealing.

As already mentioned in a previous article, this particular model will be available in a limited-run of just 100 units, and will soon be joined by the other aforementioned models. And usually, such special editions come with special and bespoke features at the exterior as well as inside.

These bespoke features refer mainly to the W-spoke 470 light-alloy wheels finished in Orbit Grey Metallic with Aluminum Matte hubs, the entire set perfectly complementing the hybrid`s exclusive colour. But most of the changes are found inside.

The cabin of the BMW i8 Protonic Red features the “i8” badging on the front head restraints while the door sill strips are also embroidered with the “Protonic Red Edition” lettering. The seats are also highlighted by the double lap seams in red stitching.

Also, the center console and instrument panel are made from high-grade carbon fiber, the same composite being also highlighted on the pull handles inside the doors. The gear selector has been tweaked with black ceramic trim, while the seat belts are now grey-colored and perfectly blend in with the special floor mats with leather piping and red contrast stitching.

You can find out more about the BMW i8 Protonic Red Edition in the media gallery below, enjoy and don’t forget to share your opinions with us!

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The Big Apple has just welcomed the BMW`s 2015 Alpina B6 xDrive Gran Coupe, with the car ready to hit the US showrooms with prices from $118,225.

Alpina, the BMW`s tuner that also produces the 7-Series, has put an all-wheel drive on the B6 xDrive Gran Coupe, which would be suitable for the US drivers.

Under the hood, the BMW Alpina B6 xDrive Gran Coupe comes equipped with a 4.4-liter V8 unit, with a twin-turbocharged system that develops 540 horsepower and 540 pound-feet of torque.

The Alpina B6 xDrive Gran Coupe is able to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.7 seconds, placing the car on the first place on its line, and that thanks to the car`s modified eight-speed auto gearbox.

The 2015 edition model is also easy to identify over the BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe model by its 21-inch multi-spoke wheels, coming with body kit, massive 14.7-inch brake discs at the front and the Alpina badging.

Inside the 2015 B6 xDrive Gran Coupe comes with some fine touches like a special leather trim, along with wood and piano black dash accents.

More than that, there are the Alpina logos on the instruments cluster and door sills, and the tuned company can also offer a wide range of personalized options.

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The BMW`s subsidiary MINI has just launched the 2015 edition of its wonderful Cooper S Countryman, a car that has received minor exterior touches, along with some important high-technology inside.

The MINI Cooper S Countryman will becoming available with some tweaks like a new grille, the MINI`s ALL4 all-wheel drive system with underbody guards coming as standard.

Other exterior changes include new 17-inch lighter alloy wheels, LED fog lights and a choice of some extra color features to choose from.

As for the 2015 MINI Copper S Countryman`s inside, we might say that the car will be coming with rather the same layout, but with some tweaks around the dash area, like anthracite-colored dials and chrome trim on the air vents.

The split-folding seats are still available, as the car offers enough storage to be expanded to 42.2 cubic feet. In terms of safety, we might state that a tire pressure sensor, daytime running lights and parking assistant are also included.

But the key element in terms of high-tech features, is the car`s upgraded Connected infotainment system that offers a wide area of smartphone connectivity, internet access and much more.

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