BMW i8 Roadster (I15) 1.5/11.6 kWh (374 Hp) xDrive Automatic | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

BMW i8 Roadster (I15) 1.5/11.6 kWh (374 Hp) xDrive Automatic /Roadster 2017 - 2018/

What is the body type of BMW i8 Roadster (I15)?

Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of BMW i8 Roadster (I15) 1.5/11.6 kWh (374 Hp) xDrive Automatic?

2 l/100 km
117.6 US mpg
141.2 UK mpg
50 km/l

How environmentally friendly is BMW i8 1.5/11.6 kWh (374 Hp) xDrive Automatic?

46 g/km CO₂
Euro 6

What is the all-electric range of 1.5/11.6 kWh (374 Hp) xDrive Automatic?

53 km
33 mi

What is the electricity consumption of 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 2017 i8 Roadster (I15) 1.5/11.6 kWh (374 Hp) xDrive Automatic?

250 km/h | 155 mph
0-100 km/h: 4.6 sec
0-60 mph: 4.4 sec

What is the power output of BMW i8 Roadster 2017 1.5/11.6 kWh (374 Hp) xDrive Automatic?

374 Hp, 570 Nm
420 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW i8 Roadster 2017 1.5/11.6 kWh (374 Hp) xDrive Automatic?

1.5 l
1499 cm³
91.47 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 2017 BMW 1.5/11.6 kWh (374 Hp) xDrive Automatic?

3, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW i8 Roadster (I15) Roadster 2017 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.

What is the length of 2017 BMW i8 Roadster?

4689 mm
184.61 in.

What is the width of 2017 BMW i8 Roadster?

1942 mm
76.46 in.

What is the kerb weight of 2017 BMW i8 Roadster (I15) 1.5/11.6 kWh (374 Hp) xDrive Automatic?

1595 kg
3516 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 2017 BMW i8 Roadster (I15) 1.5/11.6 kWh (374 Hp) xDrive Automatic?

1965 kg
4332 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2017 BMW i8 Roadster?

88 l
3.1 cu. ft.

What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 2017 BMW i8 Roadster (I15) 1.5/11.6 kWh (374 Hp) xDrive Automatic?

6, automatic transmission

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General information

Brand

BMW

Model

Generation

i8 Roadster (I15)

Modification (Engine)

1.5/11.6 kWh (374 Hp) xDrive Automatic

Start of production

November, 2017 year

End of production

September, 2018 year

Powertrain Architecture

PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle)

Body type

Roadster

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC)

2 l/100 km 117.6 US mpg
141.2 UK mpg
50 km/l

CO₂ emissions (NEDC)

46 g/km

Fuel Type

Petrol / electricity

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

4.6 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

4.6 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

4.4 sec

Maximum speed

250 km/h, Electronically limited 155 mph

Emission standard

Euro 6

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

Electric range (NEDC)

53 km 33 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 75 mph

Charging ports

Electric motor 1

Electric motor power

143 Hp @ 4800 rpm.

Electric motor Torque

250 Nm @ 0 rpm. 184 lb.-ft.

Electric motor location

Front axle, Transverse

System power

374 Hp

System torque

570 Nm 420 lb.-ft.

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

231 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Power per litre

154.1 Hp/l

Torque

320 Nm @ 3700 rpm. 236 lb.-ft. @ 3700 rpm.

Engine layout

Rear, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

B38K15T0

Engine displacement

1499 cm³ 91.47 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

82 mm 3.23 in.

Piston Stroke

94.6 mm 3.72 in.

Compression ratio

9.5:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Direct injection

Engine aspiration

TwinPower Turbo, Intercooler

Valvetrain

VALVETRONIC

Engine oil capacity

4.25 l 4.49 US qt | 3.74 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Engine systems

Start & Stop System
Particulate filter

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1595 kg 3516 lbs.

Max. weight

1965 kg 4332 lbs.

Max load

370 kg 816 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

88 l 3.1 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

1291 mm 50.83 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)

117 mm 4.61 in.

Drag coefficient (C_d)

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 brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Assisting systems

ABS (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 size

Front wheel rims: 7J x 20
Rear wheel rims: 7.5J x 20

Specs of BMW i8 Roadster (I15) 1.5/11.6 kWh (374 Hp) xDrive Automatic /2017, 2018/