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

Name

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

Brand

BMW
Model

i8
Generation

i8 Roadster (I15)
Year of production

2017

Number of seats

2

Number of doors

2

Body type

Roadster
Powertrain architecture

PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle)
Engine Modification

1.5/11.6 kWh (374 Hp) xDrive Automatic

Power

231 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

320 Nm @ 3700 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

CO2 emissions (g/km)

46 g/km

Emission standard

Euro 6

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

2 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

4.6 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

250 km/h, Electronically limited

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
231 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre
154.1 Hp/l
Torque
320 Nm @ 3700 rpm.
Engine displacement
1499 cm3
Number of cylinders
3
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder bore
82 mm
Piston stroke
94.6 mm
Compression ratio
9.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Direct injection
Fuel type
petrol / electricity
Valve train
VALVETRONIC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1595 kg

Max weight (kg)

1965 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

30 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

88 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4689 mm

Width (mm)

1942 mm

Height (mm)

1291 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2800 mm

Front track (mm)

1644 mm

Rear track (mm)

1721 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

12.3 m

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)

Transmission type

automatic

Front suspension system

Double wishbone

Rear suspension system

Independent multi-link

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Power steering

Electric Steering

Front tires size

Front wheel tires: 195/50 R20Rear wheel tires: 215/45 R20

Rear tires size

Front wheel tires: 195/50 R20Rear wheel tires: 215/45 R20

Wheel rims size

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

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