BMW Top Speed

I8 coupe (i12 lci)

250.00 km/h

or 155.34 mp/h

General information
BrandBMW
Model i8
Generation i8 Coupe (I12 LCI)
Modification (Engine) 1.5/11.6 kWh (374 Hp) xDrive Automatic
Start of production November, 2017 year
End of production September, 2018 year
Powertrain Architecture PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle)
Body typeCoupe
Seats 4
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC) 1.8 l/100 km 130.67 US mpg156.93 UK mpg55.56 km/l
CO2 emissions (NEDC)42 g/km
Fuel Type petrol / electricity
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph4.4 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, 243.6 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 2.7 kg/Nm, 371.3 Nm/tonne
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)
Recuperation output 60 kW
All-electric range (NEDC) 55 km 34.18 mi
Average Energy consumption (NEDC) 14 kWh/100 km 22.53 kWh/100 mi150 MPGe7.1 km/kWh4.4 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
System power 374 Hp
System torque 570 Nm 420.41 lb.-ft.
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 94.6 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
Oil viscosity No Data
Engine oil specification
Engine systemsStart & Stop SystemParticulate filter
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1535 kg 3384.1 lbs.
Max. weight 1905 kg 4199.81 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.
Width including mirrors 2218 mm 87.32 in.
Height 1293 mm 50.91 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.
Ride height (ground clearance) 117 mm 4.61 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.26
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 12.3 m 40.35 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
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 (automatic transmission) 6
Front suspension Double wishbone
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: 195/50 R20Rear wheel tires: 215/45 R20
Wheel rims sizeFront wheel rims: 7J x 20Rear wheel rims: 7.5J x 20