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2018 BMW i8 Roadster (I15) 1.5/11.6 kWh (374 Hp) xDrive Automatic

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Key specs

BMW i8 Roadster 2018, 2019, 2020

What is the body type, BMW i8 Roadster (I15)?Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
What is the fuel economy, BMW i8 Roadster (I15) 1.5/11.6 kWh (374 Hp) xDrive Automatic?2 l/100 km
117.61 US mpg
141.24 UK mpg
50 km/l
How ECO is the car, BMW i8 1.5/11.6 kWh (374 Hp) xDrive Automatic?46 g/km CO2
Euro 6d-TEMP
What is the range of pure electric driving, 1.5/11.6 kWh (374 Hp) xDrive Automatic?53 km
32.93 mi
What is electricity consumption, BMW i8 Roadster (I15) 1.5/11.6 kWh (374 Hp) xDrive Automatic?14.5 kWh/100 km
23.34 kWh/100 mi
144 MPGe
6.9 km/kWh
4.3 mi/kWh
How fast is the car, 2018 i8 Roadster (I15) 1.5/11.6 kWh (374 Hp) xDrive Automatic?250 km/h | 155.34 mph
0-100 km/h: 4.6 sec
0-60 mph: 4.4 sec
How much power, BMW i8 Roadster 2018 1.5/11.6 kWh (374 Hp) xDrive Automatic?374 Hp, 570 Nm
420.41 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, BMW i8 Roadster 2018 1.5/11.6 kWh (374 Hp) xDrive Automatic?1.5 l
1499 cm3
91.47 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 2018 BMW 1.5/11.6 kWh (374 Hp) xDrive Automatic?3, Inline
What is the drivetrain, BMW i8 Roadster (I15) Roadster 2018 1.5/11.6 kWh (374 Hp) xDrive Automatic?All wheel drive (4x4). PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle). The Internal combustion engine (ICE) permanently drives the rear wheels of the vehicle, the electric motor drives the front wheels of the vehicle, capable of running in full electric mode, only by the Internal combustion engine (ICE) or in mixed mode.
How long is this vehicle, 2018 BMW i8 Roadster?4689 mm
184.61 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 2018 BMW i8 Roadster?1942 mm
76.46 in.
What is the curb weight, 2018 BMW i8 Roadster (I15) 1.5/11.6 kWh (374 Hp) xDrive Automatic?1595 kg
3516.37 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 2018 BMW i8 Roadster (I15) 1.5/11.6 kWh (374 Hp) xDrive Automatic?1900 kg
4188.78 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 2018 BMW i8 Roadster?88 l
3.11 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 2018 BMW i8 Roadster (I15) 1.5/11.6 kWh (374 Hp) xDrive Automatic?6, automatic transmission

BMW i8 Roadster (I15) 1.5/11.6 kWh (374 Hp) xDrive Automatic 2018, 2019, 2020 Specs

General information
BrandBMW
Model i8
Generation i8 Roadster (I15)
Modification (Engine) 1.5/11.6 kWh (374 Hp) xDrive Automatic
Start of production September, 2018 year
End of production June, 2020 year
Powertrain Architecture PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle)
Body typeRoadster
Seats 2
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC) 2 l/100 km 117.61 US mpg
141.24 UK mpg
50 km/l
CO2 emissions (NEDC)46 g/km
Fuel Type Petrol / electricity
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 4.4 sec
Maximum speed 250 km/h, Electronically limited 155.34 mph
Emission standard Euro 6d-TEMP
Weight-to-power ratio 4.3 kg/Hp, 234.5 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 2.8 kg/Nm, 357.4 Nm/tonne
Electric cars and hybrids specs
Gross battery capacity 11.6 kWh
Net (usable) battery capacity 9.4 kWh
Battery voltage 355 V
Battery technology Lithium-ion (Li-Ion)
Battery location In the central tunnel
Recuperation output 60 kW
All-electric range (NEDC) 53 km 32.93 mi
Average Energy consumption (NEDC) 14.5 kWh/100 km 23.34 kWh/100 mi
144 MPGe
6.9 km/kWh
4.3 mi/kWh
Max speed (electric) 120 km/h 74.56 mph
Electric motor 1
Electric motor power 143 Hp @ 4800 rpm.
Electric motor Torque 250 Nm @ 0 rpm. 184.39 lb.-ft.
Electric motor location Front axle, Transverse
System power 374 Hp
System torque 570 Nm 420.41 lb.-ft.
Internal combustion engine specs
Power 231 Hp @ 5800-6000 rpm.
Power per litre 154.1 Hp/l
Torque 320 Nm @ 3700 rpm. 236.02 lb.-ft. @ 3700 rpm.
Engine layout Rear, Transverse
Engine Model/Code B38K15T0
Engine displacement 1499 cm3 91.47 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 3
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 82 mm 3.23 in.
Piston Stroke 94.6 mm 3.72 in.
Compression ratio 9.5
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Direct injection
Engine aspiration Twin-power turbo, Intercooler
Valvetrain VALVETRONIC
Engine oil capacity 4.25 l 4.49 US qt | 3.74 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Engine systemsStart & Stop System
Particulate filter
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1595 kg 3516.37 lbs.
Max. weight 1900 kg 4188.78 lbs.
Max load 305 kg 672.41 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 88 l 3.11 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 30 l 7.93 US gal | 6.6 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4689 mm 184.61 in.
Width 1942 mm 76.46 in.
Width including mirrors 2218 mm 87.32 in.
Height 1289 mm 50.75 in.
Wheelbase 2800 mm 110.24 in.
Front track 1644 mm 64.72 in.
Rear (Back) track 1721 mm 67.76 in.
Front overhang 960 mm 37.8 in.
Rear overhang 929 mm 36.57 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 115 mm 4.53 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.28
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 12.3 m 40.35 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) permanently drives the rear wheels of the vehicle, the electric motor drives the front wheels of the vehicle, capable of running in full electric mode, only by the Internal combustion engine (ICE) or in mixed mode.
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 brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discs
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Electric Steering
Tires size Front wheel tires: 195/50 R20
Rear wheel tires: 215/45 R20
Wheel rims sizeFront wheel rims: 7J x 20
Rear wheel rims: 7.5J x 20