BMW i3 and i8 concepts spied live in Chicago on a photoshoot [videos]

BMW is prepping the i3 and i8 concept vehicles for a full-on introduction at the Frankfurt show next month

We thought that was Vancouver in a video released by BMW a couple of weeks back showing the i3 and i8 concepts in motion in a cityscape.

It seems BMW has at least one set of functional i3 and i8 prototypes running around North America for promotional filming.

This time, the i3 and i8 have been spied live in the flesh on a photoshoot in Chicago. The windy city, indeed, you can hear it on the video.

Check out the second vid below too.

Source: YouTube via Carscoop

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DdW DdW
It looks cool in real life! Unique and futuristic, the BMW i cars has possess such a feel.
August 12, 2011 6:48 am
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eddie eddie
BMW is always a Leader and willing to take chances. These are great looking with performance while saving the planet
August 12, 2011 8:21 am
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eddie eddie
Anything that decreases our dependency on foreign oil that ultimately prevents the bad guys from buying weapons that kill our soldiers is a good move.
August 12, 2011 9:40 am
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AshleyTankard AshleyTankard
Don't really like either of these cars, or any electric cars really. I must admit though, the graphics for the computer looks awesome.
August 12, 2011 10:53 am
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jai_mav jai_mav
Is that some F430 I see in the i8's rear?
August 12, 2011 3:02 pm
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eddie eddie
It is an electric F430 with a new BMW body
August 12, 2011 3:48 pm
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THERENAISSANCEMAN THERENAISSANCEMAN
Dubai would have been a perfect backdrop for these avant-garde automobiles rather than antiquated Chicago .
August 13, 2011 1:14 am
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M! M!
does the i8 come with that orange extension cord?
August 13, 2011 3:26 am
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tazcubed tazcubed
Yes, but man is your range limited by a 100 ft. cord!
August 14, 2011 7:03 am
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TheAlchemist TheAlchemist
Did Apple okay these names???
August 14, 2011 7:45 pm
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halfway_neutral halfway_neutral
Way to be discreet, BMW. This is the street right between the Shedd Aquarium and the Adler Planetarium... p.s. You're going the wrong way...
August 15, 2011 6:05 pm
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