2017 BMW i8 specifications

2017 BMW i8 data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2800 mm 110.2 inches
Track/tread (front) 1644 mm 64.7 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1721 mm 67.8 inches
Length 4689 mm 184.6 inches
Width 1942 mm 76.5 inches
Height 1293 mm 50.9 inches
Ground clearance 117 mm 4.6 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.67
Kerb weight 1610 kg 3549 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 30 litres 6.6 [7.9] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.26
Frontal area 2.15
CdA 0.56
Powertrain
engine type turbocharged petrol
Engine manufacturer BMW
Engine code
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 turbocharger
Intercooler
Catalytic converter Y
Hybrid drivetrain
Secondary motor type BMW eDrive electric motor
Secondary power 143.0 PS (141 bhp, 105.2 kW) @ 4800 rpm
Secondary torque 250.0 Nm (184 ft·lb, 25 kgm)
Maximum system output 374.0 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
143.58 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 PS/kg
105.6 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 kW/kg
141.61 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 bhp/kg
0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
9.47 kg/kW
15.82 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions 42.0 g/km NEDC
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 ID534666
Production total
Model code
Model family I12 LCI
RAC rating 12.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2017 BMW i8 added 2017-11-30.
Last modified 2020-03-16.