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BMW i8 Roadster (I15)

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2 versions · 2 Gasoline / Electricity

Engine Fuel Power Production
1.5/11.6 kWh (374 KM) xDrive Automatic Selected Gasoline / Electricity 231 KM 2017–2018
1.5/11.6 kWh (374 KM) xDrive Automatic Selected Gasoline / Electricity 231 KM 2018–2020

Selected engine version

1.5/11.6 kWh (374 KM) xDrive Automatic

Gasoline / Electricity · 2017–2018

Engine power
231 KM
Torque
320 Nm
Engine displacement
1,499 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline / Electricity
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
4.6 s
Maximum speed
250 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
BMW
Model
i8
Version
i8 Roadster (I15)
Engine
1.5/11.6 kWh (374 KM) xDrive Automatic
Engine type
PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle)
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2017
End of production
2018
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline / Electricity

Performance

Maximum speed
250 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
4.6 s
Battery gross capacity
11.6 kWh
Net battery capacity
9.4 kWh
Electric range measurement standard
NEDC
All-electric range
53 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
2 l/100 km
Energy consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Average energy consumption
14.5 kWh/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 6
CO2 measurement standard
NEDC
CO2 emissions
46 g/km

Engine

Max electric motor power
143 KM @ 4800 obr./min
Electric motor torque
250 Nm @ 0 obr./min
Electric motor position
Front axle, Transverse
System power
374 KM
System torque
570 Nm
Engine model / code
B38K15T0
Engine position
Rear, Transverse
Engine displacement
1499 cm³
Fuel injection system
Direct injection
Engine type
Twin-power turbo, Intercooler
Valvetrain
VALVETRONIC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
3
Cylinder bore
82 mm
Piston stroke
94.6 mm
Compression ratio
9.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
4.25 l
Power
231 KM @ 5800 obr./min
Torque
320 Nm @ 3700 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
30 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.28
Minimum trunk capacity
88 l
Curb weight
1595 kg
Gross weight
1965 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4689 mm
Width
1942 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
2218 mm
Height
1291 mm
Wheelbase
2800 mm
Front track
1644 mm
Rear track
1721 mm
Ground clearance
117 mm
Front overhang
960 mm
Rear overhang
929 mm
Turning circle
12.3 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
All-wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears
6
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Electric power steering
Tire size
215/45 R20;195/50 R20
Rim size
7.5J x 20;7J x 20
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

1.5/11.6 kWh (374 KM) xDrive Automatic

Gasoline / Electricity · 2018–2020

Engine power
231 KM
Torque
320 Nm
Engine displacement
1,499 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline / Electricity
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
4.6 s
Maximum speed
250 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
BMW
Model
i8
Version
i8 Roadster (I15)
Engine
1.5/11.6 kWh (374 KM) xDrive Automatic
Engine type
PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle)
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2018
End of production
2020
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline / Electricity

Performance

Maximum speed
250 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
4.6 s
Battery gross capacity
11.6 kWh
Net battery capacity
9.4 kWh
Electric range measurement standard
NEDC
All-electric range
53 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
2 l/100 km
Energy consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Average energy consumption
14.5 kWh/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
CO2 measurement standard
NEDC
CO2 emissions
46 g/km

Engine

Max electric motor power
143 KM @ 4800 obr./min
Electric motor torque
250 Nm @ 0 obr./min
Electric motor position
Front axle, Transverse
System power
374 KM
System torque
570 Nm
Engine model / code
B38K15T0
Engine position
Rear, Transverse
Engine displacement
1499 cm³
Fuel injection system
Direct injection
Engine type
Twin-power turbo, Intercooler
Valvetrain
VALVETRONIC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
3
Cylinder bore
82 mm
Piston stroke
94.6 mm
Compression ratio
9.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
4.25 l
Power
231 KM @ 5800-6000 obr./min
Torque
320 Nm @ 3700 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
30 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.28
Minimum trunk capacity
88 l
Curb weight
1595 kg
Gross weight
1900 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4689 mm
Width
1942 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
2218 mm
Height
1289 mm
Wheelbase
2800 mm
Front track
1644 mm
Rear track
1721 mm
Ground clearance
115 mm
Front overhang
960 mm
Rear overhang
929 mm
Turning circle
12.3 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
All-wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears
6
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Electric power steering
Tire size
215/45 R20;195/50 R20
Rim size
7.5J x 20;7J x 20
ABS
yes