2014 (I12) BMW i8 Specs & Performance
2014 - 2017 (I12)
Tech Specs Summary
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- 1.5 L Inline 3 Turbo PHEV
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- 155 mph
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- 4.4 seconds
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- 357 hp
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- 94.1 mpg
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- 2 Doors
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- 2+2 Seats
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- 5.4 ft3
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- 3,285 lbs
- Rear Mid - 4WD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 155 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 4.4 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 4.3 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 9.19 lb/hp
- Combined Power
- 357 hp
- Combined Torque
- 420 lb·ft
Gas Mileage
- Combined
- 94.1 mpg
- Tailpipe CO2
- 79 g/Mile
Electric Powertrain - Plug-in Hybrid
- Peak Power
- 129 hp
- 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
- 146.5 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)
Gasoline Engine - Plug-in Hybrid
- Capacity
- 1.5 Liter
- 91.5 in3
- Layout
- Inline 3
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Peak Power
- 228 hp @ 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
- Gasoline
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 7.9 Gallons
More Engine Specs
- Engine Name
- B38K15
- Compression Ratio
- 11:1
- Bore x Stroke
- 3.228 x 3.724 in
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 0.87:1
- Under-Square
- Specific Output
- 2.49 hp/in3
- Power/Cylinder
- 76 hp
- Cylinder Volume
- 30.5 in3
- BMEP
- 389.1 PSI
- 26.8 Bar
Drivetrain & Chassis
- Driven Wheels
- 4WD
- Four-wheel Drive
- Transmission (AT)
- 6 Speeds
- 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
- Body
- Sports Coupé
- Door Count
- 2
- Seat Count
- 2+2
- Luggage Space
- 5.4 ft3
- Turning Radius
- 40.4 ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,285 lbs
- Gross Weight
- 4,090 lbs
- Maximum Payload
- 805 lbs
- Length
- 184.6 in
- Width
- 76.5 in
- Height
- 50.9 in
- Wheelbase
- 110.2 in
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