2013 BMW i8 Coupe (I12) 1.5/7.1 kWh (362 Hp) xDrive Automatic

General Information

Brand: BMW

Model: i8

Generation: i8 Coupe (I12)

Modification (Engine): 1.5/7.1 kWh (362 Hp) xDrive Automatic

Start of production: 2013 year

End of production: November, 2017 year

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

Body type: Coupe

Seats: 4

Doors: 2

Electric cars and hybrids specs

Gross battery capacity: 7.1 kWh

Net (usable) battery capacity: 5.2 kWh

Battery voltage: 355 V

Battery technology: Lithium-ion (Li-Ion)

All-electric range (NEDC): 37 km / 22.99 mi

Average Energy consumption (NEDC): 11.9 kWh/100 km / 19.15 kWh/100 mi
176 MPGe
8.4 km/kWh
5.2 mi/kWh

Max speed (electric): 120 km/h / 74.56 mph

Electric motor 1

Electric motor power: 131 Hp @ 4800 rpm.

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

Engine location: Front axle, Transverse

Electric motor 2

Electric motor 3

System Power: 362 Hp

System torque: 570 Nm

Performance

Fuel Type: petrol / electricity

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: 4.4 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: 4.4 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: 4.2 sec

Maximum speed: 250 km/h, Electronically limited / 155.34 mph

Emission standard: Euro 6

Weight-to-power ratio: 4.1 kg/Hp, 243.8 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio: 2.6 kg/Nm, 383.8 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power: 231 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Power per litre: 154.1 Hp/l

Torque: 320 Nm @ 3700 rpm. / 236.02 lb.-ft. @ 3700 rpm.

Engine location: Rear, Transverse

Engine Model/Code: B38K15T0

Engine displacement: 1499 cm3 / 91.47 cu. in.

Number of cylinders: 3

Position of cylinders: Inline

Cylinder Bore: 82 mm / 3.23 in.

Piston Stroke: 94.5 mm / 3.72 in.

Compression ratio: 9.5

Number of valves per cylinder: 4

Fuel System: Direct injection

Engine aspiration: Twin-power turbo, Intercooler

Valvetrain: VALVETRONIC

Engine oil capacity: 4.25 l / 4.49 US qt | 3.74 UK qt

Engine oil specification: 0W-20 / BMW Longlife-17 FE+

Engine systems: Start & Stop System

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension

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, 340x29.2 mm

Rear brakes: Ventilated discs, 340x19.2 mm

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

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight: 1485 kg / 3273.86 lbs.

Max. weight: 1855 kg / 4089.57 lbs.

Max load: 370 kg / 815.71 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum: 154 l / 5.44 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.

Height: 1298 mm / 51.1 in.

Wheelbase: 2800 mm / 110.24 in.

Front track: 1644 mm / 64.72 in.

Rear (Back) track: 1715 mm / 67.52 in.

Front overhang: 960 mm / 37.8 in.

Rear overhang: 929 mm / 36.57 in.

Drag coefficient (Cd): 960 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 12.3 m / 40.35 ft.

Ride height (ground clearance): 117 mm / 4.61 in.

Width including mirrors: 2218 mm / 87.32 in.

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