Full specifications
BMW i8 First Edition Specifications
Complete technical specifications for the BMW i8 First Edition — 231 hp, petrol, coupe, 2014. Performance highlights: 0–100 km/h in 4.4 s, top speed 250 km/h (155 mph), range 37 km (23 mi).
General · 2 fields
| Vehicle class | Passenger Car |
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| Market segment | G (Sporty) |
Fuel & Engine · 11 fields
| Bore | 82 mm |
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| Catalytic converter | Closed-loop |
| Compression ratio | 10 :1 |
| Fuel system | Direct Injection |
| Fuel tank capacity | 42 L (11.1 gal US) |
| RPM at 100 km/h | 1,850 rpm |
| RPM at 130 km/h | 2,400 rpm |
| Stroke | 95 mm |
| Turbocharged | Yes |
| Valve actuation | DOHC |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
Electric / Hybrid · 1 fields
| EV consumption | 11.9 kWh/100km |
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Chassis · 11 fields
| Front spring type | Coil Springs |
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| Rear spring type | Coil Springs |
| Front anti-roll bar | Yes |
| Rear anti-roll bar | Yes |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Front suspension | Independent Double Wishbone |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear suspension | Multilink |
| Turning circle | 12.3 m (40.4 ft) |
| Front tyre size | 215/45R20 |
| Rear tyre size | 245/40R20 |
Weights · 5 fields
| Front axle weight | 895 kg (1,973 lb) |
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| Gross vehicle weight | 1,870 kg (4,123 lb) |
| Kerb weight | 1,460 kg (3,219 lb) |
| Payload | 410 kg (904 lb) |
| Rear axle weight | 1,010 kg (2,227 lb) |
Luggage / Load · 1 fields
| Boot capacity | 154 L (5.4 cu ft) |
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Exterior Sizes · 7 fields
| Length | 4,689 mm (184.6 in) |
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| Width | 1,942 mm (76.5 in) |
| Height | 1,293 mm (50.9 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm (110.2 in) |
| Front track | 1,644 mm |
| Ground clearance | 117 mm (4.6 in) |
| Rear track | 1,721 mm |
Safety · 30 fields
| Crash test rating | Not Tested |
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| ABS | Standard |
| EBD | Standard |
| Brake assist | Standard |
| ESP | Standard |
| Traction control | Standard |
| Limited slip differential | Not Available |
| Electronic damping | Standard |
| Automatic level control | Not Available |
| Hill start assist | Not Available |
| Forward collision warning | Not Available |
| Autonomous emergency braking | Not Available |
| Pedestrian AEB | Standard |
| Lane keeping assist | Standard |
| Steering assist | Not Available |
| Blind spot detection | Not Available |
| Fatigue detection | Not Available |
| Tyre pressure monitoring | Standard |
| Night vision | Not Available |
| Pre-crash system | Not Available |
| High beam assist | Standard |
| Traffic sign recognition | Not Available |
| Cross traffic warning | Not Available |
| Driver airbag | Standard |
| Passenger airbag | Standard |
| Side airbags | Standard (Front) |
| Curtain airbags | Standard (Front & Rear) |
| Driver knee airbag | Not Available |
| ISOFIX | Standard |
| Emergency call (eCall) | Standard |
Comfort · 15 fields
| Central locking | Standard |
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| Keyless entry/start | Not Available |
| Smartphone key | Not Available |
| Start button | Standard |
| Power steering | Standard |
| Steering wheel controls | Not Available |
| Electric windows | Standard (Front) |
| Cruise control | Standard |
| Air conditioning | Standard (Automatic) |
| Dual zone climate | Standard |
| Parking sensors | Standard (Front & Rear) |
| Reverse camera | Not Available |
| Park assist | Not Available |
| Electric parking brake | Not Available |
| Start/stop system | Standard |
Interior · 32 fields
| Seat height adjustment | Not Available |
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| Lumbar support | Not Available |
| Electric seat adjustment | Standard |
| Heated seats | Standard (Front) |
| Ventilated seats | Not Available |
| Sport seats | Standard |
| Leather steering wheel | Standard |
| Adjustable steering | Standard |
| Heated steering wheel | Not Available |
| Leather upholstery | Standard |
| Rear headrests | Not Available |
| Folding rear seats | Not Available |
| Sliding rear seats | Not Available |
| Armrest | Standard |
| Pre-heating | Not Available |
| Auto-dimming mirror | Standard |
| Rev counter | Standard |
| Trip computer | Standard |
| Digital instruments | Not Available |
| Head-up display | Standard |
| Audio system | Standard |
| Digital radio (DAB+) | Not Available |
| Audio steering controls | Standard |
| Audio input | Standard |
| Navigation | Standard |
| Bluetooth | Standard |
| Wireless charging | Not Available |
| Apple CarPlay | Not Available |
| Android Auto | Not Available |
| OTA updates | Not Available |
| Outside temperature | Standard |
| Reading lights | Standard |
Exterior · 21 fields
| Rain sensor | Standard (Rain Sensor) |
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| Alloy wheels | Standard |
| Sunroof | Standard |
| Panoramic roof | Not Available |
| Roof rails | Not Available |
| Metallic paint | Standard |
| Body-coloured bumpers | Standard |
| Tinted glass | Standard |
| Privacy glass | Not Available |
| Electric boot | Not Available |
| Electric mirrors | Standard (Heated) |
| Folding mirrors | Not Available |
| Auto-dimming ext. mirrors | Standard |
| Indicators in mirrors | Standard |
| Front fog lights | Standard |
| Automatic headlights | Standard |
| Xenon headlights | Not Available |
| LED headlights | Standard |
| LED tail lights | Standard |
| Headlight washers | Not Available |
| Alarm | Standard |
Service & Warranty · 3 fields
| Service interval | variable / 1 year |
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| General warranty | 2 years, onbeperkt |
| Body warranty | 6 years |
Costs · 1 fields
| Road tax quarterly (NL) | €265 |
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