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SPECIFICATIONS & FEATURES
TRIM
MSRP
BMW i8 Coupe $140,700
ENGINE
Type:
1,498cc Inline-3 twin-turbocharged
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; variable valve timing (Valvetronic); Hybrid system
Power [hp at rpm]: 357
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 420
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 82.0 x 94.0
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: na / na
 
TRANSMISSION
Type:
6-speed automatic
Ratios: 4.46, 2.51, 1.56, 1.14, 0.85, 0.67
Final Drive: 3.68
 
LAYOUT
Engine position:
Mid-engine
Driveline:
All-wheel-drive
 
SUSPENSION
Front:
Double-wishbone; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear:
Multi-link; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
BRAKES
Front:
13.4 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear:
13.0 in. power-assisted vented discs
 
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]:
3,455
GVWR [lbs]:
4,090
Weight distribution: 49 / 51
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 11.1
 
STEERING
Type:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]
40.4
 
STANDARD TECHNICAL FEATURES
  • Adaptive suspension
  • Auto-leveling headlights
  • Daytime running lights
  • LED headlights
  • Lithium ion batteries
  • P215/45 YR20 performance tires in front
  • P245/40 YR20 performance tires in rear
  • Parking assist
  • Rear parking camera
  • Security system
  • Theft-deterrent system
  • Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
  • Tire inflator kit
  • Tracker system
  • Ultra low emission vehicle (ULEV II)
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]:
184.9
Width [in.]:
76.5
Height [in.]:
50.8
Wheelbase [in.]: 110.2
Front Track [in.]: 64.7
Rear Track [in.]: 67.8
 
Coefficient of Drag:
0.26
 
STANDARD EXTERIOR FEATURES
  • 2 doors
  • Body color front and rear bumper
  • Power remote, heated, folding and auto-dimming left door mirror with indicator lights
  • Power remote, heated, folding and auto-dimming right door mirror with tilt-down and indicator lights
  • Variable intermittent, rain-detecting and speed-sensitive wipers with heated washers
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Seating Capacity:
4
 
Front Headroom [in.]:
38.7
Rear Headroom [in.]: 32.4
 
Front Legroom [in.]:
43.1
Rear Legroom [in.]: 28.2
 
Front Shoulderroom [in.]:
56.7
Rear Shoulderroom [in.]: 49.6
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]:
4.7
 
STANDARD INTERIOR FEATURES
  • 2 12V power outlets
  • 6-way power, heated driver bucket seat with memory
  • 6-way power, heated front passenger bucket seat
  • Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
  • Auto-locking doors
  • Cargo area carpeting, light, net, cover and tie-down anchors
  • Cargo concealed storage
  • Carpeted front and rear floor mats
  • Clock
  • Cruise control
  • Cupholders in front and rear
  • Driver footrest
  • Dual-zone automatic air conditioning
  • External temperature display
  • FM radio with seek/scan, amplifier, RDS, digital signal processor, MP3 capability, voice activation, single in-dash CD-player and 11 speakers
  • Floor carpeting
  • Front seat center console with armrest and storage
  • Full cloth headliner
  • HD radio
  • Head-up display
  • Illuminated entry
  • Illuminated visor vanity mirrors in front
  • Internet access
  • Keyfob remote keyless entry
  • LCD monitors in front
  • Leather steering-wheel and shift knob
  • Lighted and lockable glove box
  • Navigation system with voice activation
  • Part-leather seat-upholstery
  • Power windows; with one-touch open in front
  • Reading lights in front
  • Rear bucket seats
  • Rear window defogger
  • Remote trunk release
  • Remote window control
  • SiriusXM satellite radio
  • Smart Key
  • Speed-sensitive volume
  • Steering-wheel mounted audio controls
  • Tachometer
  • Tilting and telescoping sport steering-wheel
  • Tinted windows
  • Trip computer
  • Universal garage-door opener
  • Variable instrument panel lighting
  • Vehicle information system
  • Wireless phone connectivity
STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES
  • Airbags in front with occupancy sensor on passenger side
  • Anti-lock brakes (ABS)
  • Brake assist
  • Electronic Stability Control
  • Emergency communication system
  • Front head restraints
  • Front seatbelt pretensioners
  • Knee airbag
  • Rear seatbelt pretensioners
  • Side-curtain airbags in front and rear
  • Side-impact airbags in front
  • Side-impact bars
  • Traction control