BMW i8
The i8 is now available in coupe and Roadster configurations, the latter boasting a power-folding top that can be lowered in 15 seconds. In addition, the battery now has a capacity of 11.6 kWh, allowing for an estimated EV range of 55 km for the coupe, 53 km for the Roadster. Finally, the plug-in hybrid powertrain gains 12 horsepower this year for a total of 369. Despite the i8's age, its futuristic styling still turns heads.
BMW i8
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$149,900 |
| Fees | CA$1,135 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$2,821/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Combined power | 369 hp |
| Combined torque | 420 lb·ft |
| Engine | 1,5 l I-3 |
| Power | 228 hp @ 5,800 rpm (170 kW) |
| Torque | 236 lb·ft @ 3,700 rpm (320 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Fuel type | Premium |
| Engine | Electric |
| Power | 141 hp @ 4,800 rpm (105 kW) |
| Torque | 184 lb·ft @ 0 rpm (249 N·m) |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | N/A |
| Hybrid / Electric | |
| Battery type | Lithium-ion (Li-ion) |
| Energy | 11.6 kWh |
| Voltage | 355 V |
| Charging times |
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| Cooling | Liquid |
| Drivetrain structure | N/A |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Coupe |
| Category | Exotic, Hybrid / Plug-in Hybrid |
| Assembly | Leipzig, DE |
| Generation | 1 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 9.2 L/100km |
| Highway | 8.0 L/100km |
| Combined | 8.7 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 482 km |
| Electric autonomy | 55 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 118 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Head-up display | optional |
| Smart key | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Premium audio system | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | N/A |
| Turning diameter | 12 m (40′) |
| Front suspension | independent, short/long arm |
| Rear suspension | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P215/45WR20 |
| Rear tires | P245/40WR20 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 4 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,696 mm (185″) |
| Width | 1,943 mm (76″) |
| Height | 1,290 mm (51″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,799 mm (110″) |
| Front track | 1,643 mm (65″) |
| Rear track | 1,722 mm (68″) |
| Weight | 1,588 kg (3,501 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 4 |
| Trunk | 153 l |
| Fuel tank | 42 l (9 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.4 s (manufacturer) |
| 80-120 km/h | 3.6 s (estimated) |
| Top speed | 250 km/h (155 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | 39 m |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | N/A |
| Powertrain warranty | N/A |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 6/10 |
| Reliability | 6/10 |
| Safety | 7/10 |
| Infotainment | 8/10 |
| Driving | 7/10 |
| Overall | 8/10 |
| Average | 75%(view ratings) |