
BMW i8 1.5/7.1 kWh • 362 HP • xDrive Automatic
Coupe6-speed automaticAll Wheel Drive2013-2017
362 HP
Power
4.4 sec
0-100 km/h
250 km/h
Top Speed
Petrol / Electricity
Fuel Type
Basic Information
Body TypeCoupe
Doors2
Seats4
Fuel TypePetrol / Electricity
PowertrainPHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle)
Performance
0-100 km/h4.4 sec
0-60 mph4.2 sec
Top Speed250 km/h
Powertrain
Power131 HP @ 5800 rpm
Torque250 Nm @ 3700 rpm
Engine
Displacement1499 cc
Engine CodeB38K15T0
Engine LayoutRear, Transverse
Cylinders3
ConfigurationInline
CompressionCompression Ratio9.5:1
AspirationTwin-power turbo, Intercooler
Valves/CylValves per Cylinder4
BoreCylinder Bore82 mm
StrokePiston Stroke94.5 mm
ValvetrainVALVETRONIC
Fuel InjectionDirect injection
Oil Capacity4.25 L
Start & Stop SystemYes
Electric System
Battery (Gross)Battery Capacity (Gross)7.1 kWh
Battery (Net)Battery Capacity (Net)5.2 kWh
Battery TechBattery TechnologyLithium-ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Voltage355 V
Battery LocationBattery LocationIn the central tunnel
System Power362 HP
System Torque570 Nm
Motor LocationFront axle, Transverse
Motor 1 Power131 HP
Motor 1 Torque250 Nm
Motor 1 LocationMotor 1 LocationFront axle, Transverse
Range (NEDC)Electric Range (NEDC)37 km
Max Speed (EV)Max Speed (Electric)120 km/h
Consumption NEDCConsumption (NEDC)11.9 kWh/100km
Suspension & Chassis
Suspension
Front Susp.Front SuspensionDouble wishbone
Rear Susp.Rear SuspensionIndependent multi-link suspension
Brakes
Front BrakesVentilated discs, 340x29.2 mm
Rear BrakesVentilated discs, 340x19.2 mm
Steering & Wheels
SteeringSteering TypeRack and pinion
Power SteeringElectric Steering
TiresTires SizeFront wheel tires: 195/50 R20, Rear wheel tires: 215/45 R20
Wheel RimsFront wheel rims: 7J x 20, Rear wheel rims: 7.5J x 20
Assist SystemsAssisting SystemsABS
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions
Length4689 mm
Width1942 mm
Width (mirrors)Width (w/ mirrors)2218 mm
Height1298 mm
Wheelbase2800 mm
Front Overhang960 mm
Rear Overhang929 mm
Ground Clearance117 mm
Front Track1644 mm
Rear Track1715 mm
Turning Circle12.3 m
Drag Coeff.Drag Coefficient0.26 Cd
Weight & Capacity
Curb Weight1485 kg
Max Weight1855 kg
TrunkTrunk Capacity154 L
Fuel Consumption & Emissions
Consumption
Combined2.1 L/100km
Emissions
CO₂ NEDCCO₂ (NEDC)49 g/km
Emission Std.Emission StandardEuro 6
Fuel Tank & Alternatives
Fuel Tank30 L
US MPG112 mpg
UK MPG135 mpg
km per Liter48 km/L
Transmission & Drivetrain
TypeTransmission Type6-speed automatic
Gears6
Drive Config.Drive ConfigurationAll Wheel Drive
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