BMW i8 i8 1.5 AT xDrive Specs — First Generation Restyling
The BMW i8 i8 1.5 AT xDrive is looked at here in the context of everyday errands, the short repeated journeys and the usual belongings that travel along with them.
1 generation, restyling · Coupe
Generation photo. Individual trim appearance may differ.
The highest speed a vehicle can sustain under manufacturer test conditions. Some cars are electronically limited below their mechanical potential. Glossary entry
250 km/h
Engine type
Plug-in
Transmission
Automatic
Type of boost?
A turbocharger or supercharger compresses the air entering the engine so a smaller engine can produce more power. Naturally aspirated engines draw air without a compressor. Glossary entry
Turbo
Type of drive?
Which wheels receive power: front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. All-wheel drive can send power to every wheel for extra traction. Glossary entry
AWD
Bore and stroke?
The diameter of a cylinder (bore) and the distance the piston travels inside it (stroke). Together they determine the displacement of the engine. Glossary entry
94.6 × 82 mm
Engine capacity?
The total volume swept by all pistons inside the cylinders, usually stated in cubic centimetres or litres. Larger displacement often means more power but higher consumption. Glossary entry
1499 cm³
Engine location
Rear
Number of gears?
How many fixed forward ratios a gearbox offers. More gears can improve economy and refinement; continuously variable transmissions have no fixed steps. Glossary entry
6
Maximum power?
A unit of engine or motor output. One metric horsepower is about 0.735 kilowatts. Peak power is normally reached at high engine speed. Glossary entry
374 hp
Maximum power, kw?
A unit of engine or motor output. One metric horsepower is about 0.735 kilowatts. Peak power is normally reached at high engine speed. Glossary entry
275 kW
Compression ratio?
The ratio between the largest and smallest volume of a cylinder as the piston moves. Higher ratios improve efficiency but may require higher-octane fuel. Glossary entry
9.5
Maximum power rpm
5800 rpm
Maximum torque N⋅m
570 N⋅m
Maximum torque rpm
3700 rpm
Acceleration to 100?
The time a vehicle needs to reach 100 km/h from a standstill, a common shorthand for overall performance. Glossary entry
4.4 s
Engine power system
Direct injection (direct)
Number of cylinders
3
Valves per cylinder?
The number of intake and exhaust valves in each cylinder. Four valves per cylinder is common and helps the engine breathe at higher speeds. Glossary entry
4
Cylinder arrangement
Inline
Maximum power ICE
Not provided
Maximum power ICE
Not provided
Energy & emissions
ECO class
Euro 6
Battery power
11.6 kWh
Fuel grade
95
Mild Hybrid?
A car with a small electric motor and battery that assist the combustion engine and recover braking energy but cannot drive on electricity alone. Glossary entry
Not provided
Battery type
Lithium-ion batterie
CO2 emissions?
The amount of carbon dioxide released per kilometre under a standardised test. Lower figures usually go hand in hand with lower fuel consumption. Glossary entry
42 g/km
Full charge home
180 min
Power consumption
14 Watts per km
Fuel tank capacity
30 l
Full public charging time
120 min
Driving range, maximum?
The distance an electric or plug-in vehicle can travel on a full charge under a stated test cycle. Temperature, speed and load change the real result. Glossary entry
55 km
Driving range, minimum?
The distance an electric or plug-in vehicle can travel on a full charge under a stated test cycle. Temperature, speed and load change the real result. Glossary entry
Not provided
Fuel consumption city
Not provided
Average consumption
1.8 l
Fuel consumption highway
Not provided
Dimensions & body
Doors number
2
Number of seats
4
Width
1942 mm
Height
1293 mm
Length
4689 mm
Body type
Coupe
Wheelbase?
The distance between the centres of the front and rear wheels. A longer wheelbase usually gives more cabin space and a calmer ride; a shorter one helps agility and parking. Glossary entry
2800 mm
U-turn diameter
Not provided
Depth of the ford to be crossed
Not provided
Body style
Coupe
Rear track width?
The distance between the centres of the two wheels on the same axle. A wider track generally improves stability in corners. Glossary entry
1721 mm
Trunk volume max
Not provided
Trunk volume min
154 l
Front track width?
The distance between the centres of the two wheels on the same axle. A wider track generally improves stability in corners. Glossary entry
1644 mm
Max weight
1905 kg
Curb weight?
The weight of the vehicle with all standard equipment and fluids but without passengers or cargo. Glossary entry
1535 kg
Ground clearance, maximum?
The gap between the lowest point of the underbody and the road. More clearance helps on rough roads and steep driveway ramps. Glossary entry
Not provided
Ground clearance, minimum?
The gap between the lowest point of the underbody and the road. More clearance helps on rough roads and steep driveway ramps. Glossary entry
117 mm
Identity & configuration
Body code
I12
Vehicle class
S
Body designation
I12
Right-hand drive
No
Engine code
B38K15T0
Additional specifications
Stop
Not provided
Start
2017-12-01
Wheel size
Not provided
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear suspension
Independent, spring
Front suspension
Independent, spring
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Engine and Transmission
Most weekday driving happens at modest speeds between short stops: joining traffic, pulling away from junctions, easing into a parking bay. Predictability counts for more than outright capability there, because drivers judge gaps by what they expect the car to do.
Drivetrain and Everyday Driving
Routine journeys leave little spare attention. When stalks, climate settings and mirror adjusters sit where the hand expects them, using them becomes automatic, and the driver spends the trip thinking about traffic and the route rather than the interior.
Body and Practicality
A shopping run usually ends with several soft bags that need to stay upright on the way home. What makes that situation convenient is somewhere the bags can rest against each other and be reached without unloading everything else first.
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