BMW2014 i8 Specs

2014 (I12) BMW i8 Specifications & Performance

2014 - 2017 (I12)

Tech Specs Summary


1.5 L Inline 3 Turbo PHEV

155 mph

4.4 seconds

357 BHP

113 mpg

2 Doors

2+2 Seats

154 L
kg
1,490 kg
Rear Mid - 4WD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
155 mph
0-62 mph
4.4 seconds
0-60 mph
4.3 seconds
Power-to-Weight
240 BHP/Tonne
Combined Power
357 BHP
Combined Torque
420 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
113 mpg
CO2 Emissions
49 g/Km

Electric Powertrain - Plug-in Hybrid

Electric Powertrain - Plug-in Hybrid
Peak Power
129 BHP
131 ps
Peak Output
96 kW
Peak Torque
184 lb·ft
250 N·m
E-Mode
23 kWh/100mi.
14.3 kWh/100km
E-Mode MPGe
175.9 MPGe
E-Mode Range
21 Miles
Battery Size
5 kWh (net)
7.1 kWh (gross)
Charge Time (est.)
0.9 Hrs (7kW)
0.6 Hrs (11kW)

Petrol Engine - Plug-in Hybrid

Petrol Engine - Plug-in Hybrid
Displacement
1.5 Litre
1,499 cc
Configuration
Inline 3
Aspiration
Turbo
Peak Power
228 BHP @ 5,800 RPM
231 ps @ 5,800 RPM
Peak Torque
236 lb·ft @ 3,700 RPM
320 N·m @ 3,700 RPM
Valvetrain
DOHC
Valves/Cylinder
4 (12v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Direct Injection
Position
Rear Mid Engine
Orientation
Transversal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
30 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Engine Name
B38K15
Compression Ratio
11:1
Bore x Stroke
82 x 94.6 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
0.87:1
Under-Square
Specific Output
152 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
76 BHP
Unitary Capacity
500 cc
BMEP
26.8 Bar
389.1 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
4WD
Four-wheel Drive
Gearbox (AT)
6 Gears
Front Tyre Size
195/50R20 W
Rear Tyre Size
215/45R20 W
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Front Brakes
Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Vented Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Sports Coupé
Doors
2
Seats
2+2
Cargo Space
154 L
Turning Circle
12.3 m
Kerb Weight
1,490 kg
Gross Weight
1,855 kg
Maximum Payload
365 kg
Length
4,689 mm
Width
1,942 mm
Height
1,293 mm
Wheelbase
2,800 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Registered On / After 01/04/2017
Standard
£200
Registered Before 01/04/2017
Band A
£20
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5

Performance Rating3.6
Environment Rating3.7
Practicality Rating1.6

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

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Practicality
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City Driving
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