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BMW i8 i8 1.5 AT xDrive Base Equipment — First Generation Restyling

The BMW i8 i8 1.5 AT xDrive Base is the version covered here; this overview discusses everyday seating preferences, getting familiar with controls before setting off, and ordinary phone use on board.

1 generation, restyling · Roadster

2017

i8 1.5 AT xDrive

Plug-in · Automatic · AWD

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Performance & powertrain

Top speed
?

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

4.6 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

46 g/km
Full charge home
180 min
Power consumption
14.5 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

53 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
2 l
Fuel consumption highway
Not provided

Dimensions & body

Doors number
2
Number of seats
2
Width
1942 mm
Height
1291 mm
Length
4689 mm
Body type
Roadster
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
Drop-top
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
88 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
1965 kg
Curb weight
?

The weight of the vehicle with all standard equipment and fluids but without passengers or cargo. Glossary entry

1595 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
I15
Vehicle class
S
Body designation
I15
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

Trim equipment

Dimensions & body

Number of seats
4

Additional specifications

Driver Assistance Systems
Anti-lock braking system (ABS), Electronic stability program (ESP), Collision avoidance system, Blind spot monitoring system
Stop
Not provided
View
Automatic headlight range control, Light sensor, Rain sensor
Start
2017-12-01
Airbags
Driver's airbag, Passenger airbag, Side front airbags, Window airbags (curtains)
Isofix
Isofix for the back row
Comfort
On-board computer, Keyless entry system, Engine Start Button, Power folding mirrors, Power mirrors, Multifunction steering wheel
Exterior
Metallic
Interior
Leather steering wheel, Front center armrest, Power window
Headlights
LED headlights
Sound
Audio system Hi-Fi
Diameter
R20 ″
Multimedia
AUX, USB, Bluetooth, 12V, Navigation system
Cruise control
Cruise control
Parking assist system
Front parking sensors, Rear parking sensors
Power steering
Active power steering
Air conditioner
Single-zone climate control
Ceiling material
Black Cloth Ceiling
Electric heating
Front seats
Steering wheel adjustment
Steering wheel height adjustment, Steering wheel reach adjustment
Anti theft system
Alarm, Keyless central locking, Immobilizer
Seat trim
Genuine leather seats
Power seat adjustment
Front seat adjustment

Not provided means the source has no value. Zero remains zero. Units are shown as supplied; range test cycles are only stated when known.

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Comfort and Convenience

Seating position is largely personal: some drivers prefer sitting low with the legs extended, others upright and closer to the wheel. Preferences follow body proportions and habit rather than any single correct setting.

Safety and Driver Assistance

Locating lights, wipers and hazard switches while parked means less hunting for them later. Familiarity is simply preparation: the moment you need a control is rarely a convenient moment to learn where it sits.

Multimedia and Connectivity

A phone that runs flat mid-journey is a common annoyance, so a charging option matters independently of how audio or calls are handled. Charging, hands-free calling and music playback are separate functions.