BMW Top Speed

I3s

160.00 km/h

or 99.42 mp/h

General information
BrandBMW
Model i3
Generation i3s
Modification (Engine) 32.2 kWh (184 Hp) Range Extender
Start of production November, 2017 year
End of production November, 2018 year
Powertrain Architecture PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle)
Body typeHatchback
Seats 4
Doors 5
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC) 0.7 l/100 km 336.02 US mpg403.54 UK mpg142.86 km/l
CO2 emissions (NEDC)14 g/km
Fuel Type petrol / electricity
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 7.3 sec
Maximum speed 160 km/h 99.42 mph
Emission standard Euro 6
Weight-to-power ratio 7.5 kg/Hp, 132.9 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5.1 kg/Nm, 194.9 Nm/tonne
Electric cars and hybrids specs
Gross battery capacity 32.2 kWh
Net (usable) battery capacity 27.2 kWh
Battery voltage 353 V
Battery technology Lithium-ion (Li-Ion)
Recuperation output 50 kW
All-electric range (WLTP) 185-195 km 114.95 - 121.17 mi
All-electric range (NEDC) 220 km 136.7 mi
Average Energy consumption (NEDC) 12.5 kWh/100 km 20.12 kWh/100 mi168 MPGe8 km/kWh5 mi/kWh
Electric motor 1
Electric motor power 184 Hp @ 4800 rpm.
Electric motor Torque 270 Nm 199.14 lb.-ft.
Engine location Rear axle, Transverse
System power 184 Hp @ 4800 rpm.
System torque 270 Nm 199.14 lb.-ft.
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
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1385 kg 3053.4 lbs.
Max. weight 1780 kg 3924.23 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 4006 mm 157.72 in.
Width 1791 mm 70.51 in.
Width including mirrors 2039 mm 80.28 in.
Height 1590 mm 62.6 in.
Wheelbase 2570 mm 101.18 in.
Front track 1592 mm 62.68 in.
Rear (Back) track 1586 mm 62.44 in.
Front overhang 714 mm 28.11 in.
Rear overhang 722 mm 28.43 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 131 mm 5.16 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.33
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10.31 m 33.83 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
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 (automatic transmission) 1
Front suspension Independent type McPherson
Rear suspension Independent multi-link
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discs
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Electric Steering
Tires size Front wheel tires: 175/55 R20Rear wheel tires: 195/50 R20
Wheel rims sizeFront wheel rims: 5.5J x 20Rear wheel rims: 6J x 20