BMW i8 Roadster Luggage Rack Carrier

Revo-Rack Black $429 / 399€ / £369.95

Revo-Rack PA / $509 / 469€ / £439.95

red bmw i8 roadster with a revo-rack luggage rack fitted photographed from the rear in a bmw showroom

No metal clamps to chip paint & certified to carry 45lbs

Revo-Rack is a unique design of BMW i8 Roadster luggage rack carrier that eliminates the risk of paint damage, caused by steel clamps or straps on the trunk lid edges. We manufacture the rack in two finishes powder coated black and a hand polished version thats anodised for a deep shine.

Revo-Rack attaches to your i8 Roadster using vacuum cup technology, these are not suction cups. Suction is what creates vacuum. Vacuum is the total absence of air whereas suction is the process done to achieve a vacuum. The grey buttons on the side of the cups pump out the air creating a huge, securing force.

silver XXX with a black revo-rack luggage rack fitted photographed close from the side

Revo-Rack attaches with huge force using soft rubber vacuum cups : the grey buttons pump the air out . These are not suction cups

In 2015 Revo-rack was independently certified by TUV Italy part of the global TUV testing and certification business. It went through speed, braking and force tests, to ISO 11154:2006 Revo-Rack passed all these tests and is certified to carry 20kg/45lbs. Since 2016 we have sold over 10,000 Revo-Racks and never had a failure.

With the Revo-Rack car boot rack no metal touches your i8 BMW only soft rubber vacuum cups these use the pressure of the atmosphere to secure the rack to your i8's paintwork.

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Why a Revo-Rack BMW i8 Roadster Luggage Rack ?

No clamps
No bolts
No drilling
No paint damage
In manufacture since 2016 tried tested and used by thousand's worldwide
Tested to ISO/PAS 11154:2006 Road vehicles - Roof load carriers & European Directive for the General Safety 2002/95/CE.
Revo-Racks load carrying capacity has been rated at 20kg / 45Ibs
Not immediately obvious how to release the rack from the rear / trunk lid - Impossible to pull off therefore theft is difficult. Anti theft strap available.
Shipped with DHL to the USA in 2-5 days

The Rack Frame :

This BMW i8 luggage rack is manufactured from 25mm/ 1" 6063-T5 tubing this is an aluminium and magnesium alloy ( it will never rust ) As a result the rack frame weighs only 1.672kg / 3.6lb perfect for todays aluminium and composite car bodies. The cross bars are machine welded in place to ensure consistency. The frame measures 900x420mm / 36"x17"

The Supports :

The rack is secured to your i8's rear using three 120mm vacuum cups, rated by the manufacturer as capable of holding an 18kg/40lb load each.

Vacuum cups employ the force of atmospheric pressure to grip a surface: When a vacuum exists between the cup and the surface on which it is attached, the weight of Earth's atmosphere holds the cup in place with incredible force. Unlike suction cups that produce a vacuum as they pull away from the surface, Revo-Racks vacuum cups use a hand-actuated pump to efficiently remove air from between the rubber pad and the attaching surface thus creating a much more reliable hold. Because the full face of the pad is brought into contact with the boot/trunk lid, distortion is reduced, allowing the cup to be used with very little risk of damage.

The Revo-Racks vacuum cup's pump feature a plunger with a red line, which serves as a vacuum indicator. This safety device is still acknowledged as one of the most reliable warning systems available. A few strokes of the plunger evacuate the vacuum pad, causing it to seal securely to the attaching surface. When the cup is attached completely, the plunger stops moving and the red line is hidden within the pump. A visible red line indicates if air has leaked back into the pad, making vacuum insufficient to use the cup. However, if the red line becomes visible while the cup is in use, a check valve allows the user to re pump the cup without losing the remaining vacuum.

Lifting on the release tab near the edge of the pad allows air to refill the evacuated space, so that the vacuum cup detaches completely. The racks sits 7.5cm / 3" off the car surface.