BMW i8 Roadster (I15)
1.5/11.6 kWh (374 Hp) xDrive Automatic
2017 – 2018 · Plug-in hybrid · All-wheel drive · 6-speed automatic
- Power
- 374 Hp
- 0–100 km/h
- 4.6 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h155 mph
- Combined
- 2.0 l/100 km117.6 mpg
General information
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- i8
- Generation
- i8 Roadster (I15)
- Modification (Engine)
- 1.5/11.6 kWh (374 Hp) xDrive Automatic
- Start of production
- November, 2017
- End of production
- September, 2018
- Powertrain architecture
- Plug-in hybrid (PHEV)
- Body type
- Roadster
- Seats
- 2
- Doors
- 2
Performance specs
- Fuel consumption (combined)
- 2.0 l/100 km117.6 mpg
- Consumption test cycle
- NEDC
- CO2 emissions
- 46 g/km74 g/mi
- Fuel type
- Petrol / electricity
- Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
- 4.6 s
- Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (calculated)
- 4.4 s
- Acceleration 0 - 200 km/h
- —
- Maximum speed
- 250 km/h155 mph
- Emission standard
- Euro 6
- Weight-to-power ratio
- 4.3 kg/Hp9.5 lb/Hp
- Weight-to-torque ratio
- 2.8 kg/Nm8.4 lb/lb-ft
Engine specs
- System power
- 374 Hp
- System torque
- 570 Nm420 lb-ft
- Power
- 231 Hp
- Power at
- 5800 rpm
- Power per litre
- 154.1
- Torque
- 320 Nm236 lb-ft
- Torque at
- 3700 rpm
- Engine layout
- Rear, transverse
- Engine model/code
- B38K15T0
- Engine displacement
- 1499 cm³1499 cm³ (91 cu in)
- Number of cylinders
- 3
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Cylinder bore
- 82 mm3.2 in
- Piston stroke
- 94.6 mm3.7 in
- Compression ratio
- 9.5 : 1
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 4
- Fuel injection system
- Direct injection
- Engine aspiration
- TwinPower Turbo, intercooler
- Engine oil capacity
- 4.25 l1.1 gal
- Engine systems
- Start & Stop System, Particulate filter
Space, volume and weights
- Kerb weight
- 1595 kg3516 lb
- Max. weight
- 1965 kg4332 lb
- Max load
- 370 kg816 lb
- Trunk (boot) space - minimum
- 88 l23.2 gal
- Fuel tank capacity
- 30 l7.9 gal
Dimensions
- Length
- 4689 mm184.6 in
- Width
- 1942 mm76.5 in
- Width including mirrors
- 2218 mm87.3 in
- Height
- 1291 mm50.8 in
- Wheelbase
- 2800 mm110.2 in
- Front track
- 1644 mm64.7 in
- Rear (Back) track
- 1721 mm67.8 in
- Ride height (ground clearance)
- 117 mm4.6 in
- Drag coefficient (Cd)
- 0.28
- Minimum turning circle
- 12.3 m40.4 ft
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension
- Drive wheel
- All-wheel drive (4x4)
- Number of gears and type of gearbox
- 6 gears, automatic transmission
- Front suspension
- Double wishbone
- Rear suspension
- Independent multi-link suspension
- Front brakes
- Ventilated discs
- Rear brakes
- Ventilated discs
- Assisting systems
- ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
- Steering type
- Steering rack and pinion
- Power steering
- Electric steering
- Tires size
- Front 195/50 R20; Rear 215/45 R20
- Wheel rims size
- Front 7J x 20; Rear 7.5J x 20