Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Coupe
Production years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
The BMW i8 was more of a showcase than a sports car. Its appearance shocked the world since it has the smallest internal combustion engine installed on a car that could get you from 0 to 100 kph (62 mph) in 4.4 seconds and carry on up to 250 kph (155 mph). But the car was a masterpiece of engineering.
The sleek aerodynamic 2+2 coupe vehicle was a plug-in hybrid. It was launched where car manufacturers didn't want to risk too much on the recovering market after the world economic crisis. But BMW didn't care. They built something incredible. A low-weight vehicle, with a sports car look, enough elegance and claimed it is more of a daily-driver GT than a supercar.
Under the hood, there were a 1.5-liter turbocharged, 3 cylinders from a MINI that offers 230 hp. On the front axle, there was an electric motor that offered 130 hp. The result is a sportscar able to battle against a Porsche 911 with the fuel consumption of a cheap city car. The bodywork was made out of carbon-reinforced plastic (CFRP) and aluminum. These materials were taken from the racing department because they are very light and offer enough strength.
The sci-fi look of the car is continued with the laser headlights that can light-up 600 meters (2968 ft) ahead on the road.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L 6AT (362 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L3 |
Displacement: | 1499 cm3 |
Power: | 266 KW @ - RPM 362 HP @ - RPM 357 BHP @ - RPM |
Torque: | 420 lb-ft @ - RPM 569 Nm @ - RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Hybrid |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 4.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic (Steptronic) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/50 R20 || 215/45 R20 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 184.6 in (4689 mm) |
Width: | 76.5 in (1943 mm) |
Height: | 50.9 in (1293 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.7/67.8 in (1,643/1,722 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110.2 in (2799 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.6 in (117 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 5.4 cuFT (153 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.26 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3439 lbs (1560 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4255 lbs (1930 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 112 mpg US (2.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 49 g/km |
Notes |
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Electric motor, output: 96 kW/131 hp, maximum torque: 250 Nm (184 lb-ft) Internal combustion engine: 170 kW/231 hp, maximum torque: 320 Nm (236 lb-ft) Total system output: 266 kW/362 hp (max. torque: 570 Nm / 420 lb-ft) Driving Experience Control switch and eDrive button allow driver to choose from five driving modes: - range of up to 35 kilometres (22 miles) on electric power alone and a top speed of 120 km/h (75 mph); - COMFORT mode offers optimum balance between dynamics and efficiency; combined range in everyday conditions: over 500 kilometres (310 miles); - SPORT mode with ultra-intense boost function provided by the electric motor; - ECO PRO mode can be used in both all-electric mode and hybrid mode. |