2013 BMW i8

I12

The BMW i8 is a coupé with 2 doors and a mid mounted powerplant which transmits the power through the rear wheels. It is part of BMW's I12 model series. Power is produced by a double overhead camshaft, 1.5 litre turbocharged 3 cylinder powerplant, with 4 valves per cylinder that develops power and torque figures of 228 bhp (231 PS/170 kW) at 5800 rpm and 320 N·m (236 lb·ft/32.6 kgm) at 3700 rpm respectively. This power is delivered to the wheels via a 6 speed automatic gearbox. Stated kerb weight is 1490 kg. Its maximum speed stated is 250 km/h or 155 mph, and carbon dioxide emissions are 59.0 g/km.
Full specs

Body type
2 door fixed-head coupé with 2+2 seats
Length
4689 mm
Weight
1490 kg
Engine type
turbocharged petrol hybrid
Engine size
1.5 litre
Cylinders
3, Straight
Power
231 PS / 228 bhp / 170 kW @ 5800 rpm
Torque
320 Nm / 236 ft.lb / 32.6 kgm @ 3700 rpm
Acceleration
0-100 km/h 4.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h / 155 mph
CO₂ emissions
59.0 CO₂ g/km

2013 BMW i8 specifications

2013 BMW i8 data
bodywork
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Body type	2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2800 mm	110.2 inches
Track/tread (front)	1644 mm	64.7 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1715 mm	67.5 inches
Length	4689 mm	184.6 inches
Width	1942 mm	76.5 inches
Height	1293 mm	50.9 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.67
Kerb weight	1490 kg	3285 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient	0.26
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	turbocharged petrol
Engine manufacturer	BMW
Engine code	103
Cylinders	Straight 3
Capacity	1.5 litre 1499 cc (91.475 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	82 × 94.6 mm 3.23 × 3.72 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.87
Valve gear	double overhead camshaft (DOHC) 4 valves per cylinder 12 valves in total
maximum power output	231 PS (228 bhp) (170 kW) at 5800 rpm
maximum torque	320 Nm (236 ft·lb) (32.6 kgm) at 3700 rpm
Specific output	113.4 kW/litre 154.2 ps/litre 152.1 bhp/litre 2.49 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	213.48 Nm/litre 2.58 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	9.5:1
Fuel system	direct petrol injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	2682.6 kPa (389.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	499.67 cc
Aspiration	Turbo
Compressor	BMW TwinPower Turbo
Intercooler
Catalytic converter	Y
Hybrid drivetrain
Secondary motor type	BMW eDrive synchronous electric motor
Secondary power	131.0 PS (129 bhp, 96.3 kW) @ 4800 rpm
Secondary torque	250.0 Nm (184 ft·lb, 25 kgm) @ 0 rpm
Maximum system output	362.0 PS
Maximum system torque
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h	4.4 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	250 km/h (155 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 155.15 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.16 PS/kg 114.11 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.11 kW/kg 153.02 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.15 bhp/kg 0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 8.76 kg/kW 14.64 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions	59.0 g/km NEDC
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)	A
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)	A+
chassis
Engine position	mid
Engine layout	transverse
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering	power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front	7J x 20
Wheel size rear	7½J x 20
Tyres front	195/50 R 20
Tyres rear	215/45 R 20
Brakes F/R	VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	6 speed automatic
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID	352253
Production total
Model code
Model family	I12
RAC rating	12.5
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
2013 BMW i8 added 2013-08-07. Last modified 2020-02-02.