2017 BMW i3 (facelift 2017) 33.2 kWh (170 Hp) Range Extender

General Information

Brand: BMW

Model: i3

Generation: i3 (facelift 2017)

Modification (Engine): 33.2 kWh (170 Hp) Range Extender

Start of production: November, 2017 year

End of production: November, 2018 year

Powertrain Architecture: PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle)

Body type: Hatchback

Seats: 4

Doors: 5

Electric cars and hybrids specs

Gross battery capacity: 33.2 kWh

Net (usable) battery capacity: 27.2 kWh

Battery voltage: 353 V

Battery technology: Lithium-ion (Li-Ion)

All-electric range (WLTP): 190-200 km / 118.06 - 124.27 mi

All-electric range (NEDC): 225-235 km / 139.81 - 146.02 mi

Average Energy consumption (NEDC): 11.5-11.9 kWh/100 km / 18.51 - 19.15 kWh/100 mi
182 - 176 MPGe
8.7 - 8.4 km/kWh
5.4 - 5.2 mi/kWh

Electric motor 1

Electric motor power: 170 Hp @ 4800 rpm.

Electric motor Torque: 250 Nm / 184.39 lb.-ft.

Engine location: Rear axle, Transverse

Electric motor 2

Electric motor 3

System Power: 170 Hp @ 4800 rpm.

System torque: 250 Nm

Performance

Fuel Type: petrol / electricity

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: 8.1 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: 8.1 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: 7.7 sec

Maximum speed: 150 km/h / 93.21 mph

Emission standard: Euro 6

Weight-to-power ratio: 8 kg/Hp, 124.5 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio: 5.5 kg/Nm, 183.2 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power: 38 Hp @ 5000 rpm.

Power per litre: 58.7 Hp/l

Torque: 56 Nm @ 4500 rpm. / 41.3 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm.

Engine location: Rear, Transverse

Engine displacement: 647 cm3 / 39.48 cu. in.

Number of cylinders: 2

Position of cylinders: Inline

Cylinder Bore: 79 mm / 3.11 in.

Piston Stroke: 66 mm / 2.6 in.

Compression ratio: 10.6

Number of valves per cylinder: 4

Engine aspiration: Naturally aspirated engine

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension

Drivetrain Architecture: The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the generator only, with no mechanical connection to the drive. An electric motor drives the rear wheels.

Drive wheel: Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox: 1 gears, automatic transmission

Front suspension: Independent type McPherson

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: 155/70 R19; 155/60 R20
Rear wheel tires: 175/60 R19; 175/55 R20

Wheel rims size: Front wheel rims: 5J x 19; 5J x 20
Rear wheel rims: 5.5J x 19; 5.5J x 20

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight: 1365 kg / 3009.31 lbs.

Max. weight: 1760 kg / 3880.14 lbs.

Max load: 395 kg / 870.83 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum: 260 l / 9.18 cu. ft.

Trunk (boot) space - maximum: 1100 l / 38.85 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity: 9 l / 2.38 US gal | 1.98 UK gal

Dimensions

Length: 4011 mm / 157.91 in.

Width: 1775 mm / 69.88 in.

Height: 1598 mm / 62.91 in.

Wheelbase: 2570 mm / 101.18 in.

Front overhang: 715 mm / 28.15 in.

Rear overhang: 726 mm / 28.58 in.

Drag coefficient (Cd): 715 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 9.86 m / 32.35 ft.

Ride height (ground clearance): 139 mm / 5.47 in.

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