A lot of hot models from BMW, Audi or Mercedes-Benz have found themselves face-to-face with their worst replicas created by unknown Chinese carmakers or simply by fans that tried to put their imagination at work.

For instance, last year, during a special event in China dedicated to pure electric vehicles, two carmakers have displayed their own interpretations of the BMW i3, and believe me that those looked ugly as hell compared to this one seen here below.

We are not sure which Chinese manufacturer has put together this copy of the BMW i3, but it is surely one of the best copies we have ever seen.

It comes with rather the same dimensions, being 4,163 mm long, 1,720 mm wide and 1,630 mm high, with a 2,515 mm wheelbase as well. In comparison, the original BMW i3 comes with a wheelbase of 2,570 mm, being 3,999 mm long, 1,775 mm wide and 1,578 high.

We don’t have any deep details on this Chinese BMW i3 but we would like to thank PC Auto for letting us know about it.

This particular model also comes with a 1.0-liter internal combustion engine with 68 horsepower, adding 41 horsepower squeezed from an electric motor, with the EV being powered by the electric motor alone.

Even if it is not a genuine BMW i3, is fun to look at it and observe it in full. Please find out for yourself what other styling details make it distinguish from the original i3, and don’t forget to share your opinions with us!

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While most of us are worried interested in the BMW i8 production version, somebody within the company decided to show interest in something a little more fun with the concept.

With a little imagination, a lot of work and a considerable sponsorship cheque being signed by BMW the toy company’s events.

The BMW i8 Concept replica was built as part of the LEGO Kids Fest event and will stay on display for a few days.

Unlike most such cases, the display of the oversized toy will not be in one of the LEGO Kids Fest locations or even at the toy maker’s headquarters.

The Danish company got together with the Bavarians and agreed that this special life-size replica of the BMW i8 Concept should be put in display at their home base in Munich.

After all, the show that gathered all the bricks and kids to build it actually took place in the fabled city of our favorite manufacturer.

Moving the BMW i8 Concept LEGO replica was certainly not that bi an issue. Though it is a funny little toy and resembles the real deal, I’m not very impressed.

It’s not because the time or money spent here would best be used actually developing the car and bringing it to the market quicker but because I don’t think it’s that good looking.

Obviously there are some limitations dictated by materials and unqualified builders but I reckon a smaller model could have looked slightly better.

Source: Carscoop

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