Specs
Research 2015 BMW i8 specs for the trims available. Choose the desired trim / style from the dropdown list to see the corresponding specs.
2dr Coupe
Brakes
Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc |
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) |
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Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
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Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
13 |
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
13.4 |
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes |
Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes |
Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel |
Cargo Area Dimensions
Engine
Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-3 |
Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-3 |
Displacement |
1.5 L/91 |
Fuel System |
Gasoline Direct Injection |
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
228 @ 5800 |
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
357 @ 5800 |
SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
236 @ 3700 |
Engine Order Code |
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SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
420 |
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in) |
110.2 |
Length, Overall (in) |
184.9 |
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) |
76.5 |
Height, Overall (in) |
50.8 |
Track Width, Front (in) |
64.7 |
Track Width, Rear (in) |
67.8 |
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) |
11.1 |
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room (in) |
38.7 |
Passenger Capacity |
4 |
Passenger Volume (ft³) |
81 |
Second Shoulder Room (in) |
49.6 |
Second Leg Room (in) |
28.2 |
Second Head Room (in) |
32.4 |
Front Shoulder Room (in) |
56.7 |
Front Leg Room (in) |
43.1 |
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) |
28 (Est) |
Battery Range (mi) |
15 |
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined |
76 |
Steering
Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion |
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) |
40.4 |
Summary
Body Style |
Coupe |
Vehicle Name |
BMW i8 |
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front |
Double Wishbone |
Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link |
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Double Wishbone |
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link |
Tires
Rear Tire Order Code |
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Front Tire Order Code |
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Spare Tire Order Code |
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Front Tire Size |
P215/45YR20 |
Rear Tire Size |
P245/40YR20 |
Spare Tire Size |
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Transmission
Reverse Ratio (:1) |
3.19 |
Trans Order Code |
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Trans Type |
6 |
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.67 |
Drivetrain |
All Wheel |
Third Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.56 |
Second Gear Ratio (:1) |
2.51 |
First Gear Ratio (:1) |
4.46 |
Trans Description Cont. Again |
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Trans Description Cont. |
Automatic w/OD |
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.85 |
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.14 |
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) |
3.68 |
Vehicle
EPA Classification |
Subcompact Cars |
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) |
3455 |
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in) |
20 X 7.5 |
Rear Wheel Size (in) |
20 X 8.5 |
Spare Wheel Size (in) |
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Front Wheel Material |
Forged Aluminum |
Rear Wheel Material |
Forged Aluminum |
Spare Wheel Material |
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