2014 BMW i8 specifications

Battery Pack

  • Type: Li-Ion
  • Plug-In Rechargeable: Yes

Body

  • Generic Type: Car
  • Roof Type: Fixed
  • Rear Roof Profile: Fastback
  • No Side Doors: 2

Brakes

  • Rear Brakes - Type: Disc
  • Front Brakes - Type: Disc

Chassis

  • Chassis Type: Unitized Body/Frame
  • Engine Layout: Transverse
  • Engine Position: Rear

Driveline

  • Driven Wheels: AWD

Electric Motor

  • Output: 131 bhp
  • Torque: 184 lbft

Engine

  • Configuration: I
  • Cylinders: 3
  • Fuel Type: Gasoline
  • Forced Induction: Turbocharged
  • Displacement: 1.5 l ( 1499 cc )
  • Max. Power: 228.0 bhp ( 170 kW )
  • Max. Torque: 236 lbft

Exterior Dimensions

  • Curb Weight: 3285 lb
  • Wheelbase: 110.2 in
  • Height - Body: 50.9 in
  • Width - Body: 76.5 in
  • Length: 184.6 in

Powertrain

  • Powertrain: Internal Combustion / Electric Motor
  • Net Power: 356.7 bhp ( 266 kW )

Seating

  • Rows of Seats: 2
  • Max. Passenger Capacity: 4

Suspension

  • Front Suspension - Type: Double A-arm
  • Rear Suspension - Type: Multilink

Transmission

  • Transmission Type: Automatic
  • Forward Gears: 6

Utility

  • Cargo Access: Hatch

Wheels / Tires

  • Tire Size F (,R): 195/50R20, 215/45R20