2018 BMW i8 Roadster (I15) 1.5/11.6 kWh (374 Hp) xDrive Automatic
General Information
Brand: BMW
Model: i8
Generation: i8 Roadster (I15)
Modification (Engine): 1.5/11.6 kWh (374 Hp) xDrive Automatic
Start of production: September, 2018 year
End of production: June, 2020 year
Powertrain Architecture: PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle)
Body type: Roadster
Seats: 2
Doors: 2
Electric cars and hybrids specs
Gross battery capacity: 11.6 kWh
Net (usable) battery capacity: 9.4 kWh
Battery voltage: 355 V
Battery technology: Lithium-ion (Li-Ion)
All-electric range (NEDC): 53 km / 32.93 mi
Average Energy consumption (NEDC): 14.5 kWh/100 km
/ 23.34 kWh/100 mi
144 MPGe
6.9 km/kWh
4.3 mi/kWh
Max speed (electric): 120 km/h / 74.56 mph
Electric motor 1
Electric motor power: 143 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: 374 Hp
System torque: 570 Nm
Performance
Fuel Type: petrol / electricity
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: 4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: 4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: 4.4 sec
Maximum speed: 250 km/h, Electronically limited / 155.34 mph
Emission standard: Euro 6d-TEMP
Weight-to-power ratio: 4.3 kg/Hp, 234.5 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio: 2.8 kg/Nm, 357.4 Nm/tonne
Internal combustion engine specs
Power: 231 Hp @ 5800-6000 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: 94.6 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
Particulate filter
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
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: 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: 1595 kg / 3516.37 lbs.
Max. weight: 1900 kg / 4188.78 lbs.
Max load: 305 kg / 672.41 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum: 88 l / 3.11 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: 1289 mm / 50.75 in.
Wheelbase: 2800 mm / 110.24 in.
Front track: 1644 mm / 64.72 in.
Rear (Back) track: 1721 mm / 67.76 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): 115 mm / 4.53 in.
Width including mirrors: 2218 mm / 87.32 in.
