2017 BMW i8 specs & colors
2dr Car
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Giga Ivory White
Giga Amido
Tera Excl Dalbergia Brown
Mega Carum Spice Gray
Packages
$2,000
Starting MSRP
- LED Headlights w/Cornering Lights
- Wheels: 20" x 7.5" Front & 20" x 8.5" Rear Turbine
- BMW i light alloy
$4,500
Starting MSRP
- Black Brake Calipers
- Headliner In Anthracite
- BMWi Blue Seatbelt Strap
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Subcompact Cars |
| Rear Wheel Size | 20 X 8.5 in |
| Spare Wheel Material | N/A |
| Front Wheel Material | Forged Aluminum |
| Front Wheel Size | 20 X 7.5 in |
| Spare Wheel Size | N/A in |
| Rear Wheel Material | Forged Aluminum |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | N/A |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 420 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 357 @ 5800 |
| Displacement | 1.5 L/91 |
| Engine Type | Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-3 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | N/A MPG |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | 28 MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | N/A mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | N/A MPG |
| Estimated Battery Range | 15 mi |
| Cruising Range - City | N/A mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.14 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 4.46 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.51 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.19 |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.67 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.68 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.85 |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | N/A |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.56 |
| Trans Type | 6 |
| Suspension Type - Front | Double Wishbone |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Multi-Link |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | Double Wishbone |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Multi-Link |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | N/A |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 13.4 in |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 13 in |
| Brake Type | 4-Wheel Disc |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 11.1 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Steering Type | Rack-Pinion |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | N/A |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | N/A |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 40.4 ft |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Spare Tire Size | N/A |
| Front Tire Size | P215/45YR20 |
| Rear Tire Size | P245/40YR20 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 3455 lbs |
| Track Width, Rear | 67.8 in |
| Second Hip Room | N/A in |
| Trunk Volume | 4.7 ft³ |
| Passenger Capacity | 4 |
| Front Head Room | 38.7 in |
| Height, Overall | 50.8 in |
| Front Leg Room | 43.1 in |
| Second Leg Room | 28.2 in |
| Passenger Volume | 81 ft³ |
| Front Shoulder Room | 56.7 in |
| Length, Overall | 184.9 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | N/A in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 49.6 in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Track Width, Front | 64.7 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 76.5 in |
| Front Hip Room | N/A in |
| Second Head Room | 32.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in |
| Digital Signal Processor | Standard |
| Audio Theft Deterrent | Standard |
| 2 LCD Monitors In The Front | Standard |
| 11 Speakers | Standard |
| harman/kardon Premium Sound System | Standard |
| Automatic Equalizer | Standard |
| Radio w/Seek-Scan, MP3 Player, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Aux Audio Input Jack, Steering Wheel Controls, Voice Activation, Radio Data System, External Memory Control and 20 Gb Internal Memory | Standard |
| 360w Regular Amplifier | Standard |
| Enhanced USB & Bluetooth w/Smartphone Integration | Standard |
| SiriusXM Sat. Radio w/1 Yr All Access Subscription | Standard |
| Wireless Phone Connectivity | Standard |
| Window Grid Diversity Antenna | Standard |
| Radio: Multicast FM Stereo w/HD | Standard |
| Real-Time Traffic Display | Standard |
| Composite/Aluminum Panels | Standard |
| Tires: P215/45 R20 Front & P245/40 R20 Rear Mixed | Standard |
| Tire Mobility Kit | Standard |
| Wheels w/Machined w/Painted Accents Accents | Standard |
| Black Grille w/Metal-Look Surround | Standard |
| Metallic Paint | Standard |
| Light Tinted Glass | Standard |
| LED Brakelights | Standard |
| Wheels: 20" x 7.5" Front & 20" x 8.5" Rear -inc: BMW i light alloy W spoke, Style 470 (STD) | Standard |
| Trunk Rear Cargo Access | Standard |
| Black Side Windows Trim | Standard |
| Speed Sensitive Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers w/Heated Jets | Standard |
| Black Power Heated Auto Dimming Side Mirrors w/Power Folding and Turn Signal Indicator | Standard |
| Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent | Standard |
| Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent and Colored Bumper Insert | Standard |
| Colored Bodyside Insert | Standard |
| Fixed Rear Window w/Defroster | Standard |
| Perimeter/Approach Lights | Standard |
| Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks | Standard |
| Auto On/Off Projector Beam Led Low/High Beam Daytime Running Auto-Leveling Headlamps w/Delay-Off | Standard |
| Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver And Passenger 1-Touch Up/Down | Standard |
| Front Center Armrest | Standard |
| Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console, Rear Console w/Storage and 2 12V DC Power Outlets | Standard |
| Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard |
| Leather/Cloth Upholstery | Standard |
| Garage Door Transmitter | Standard |
| Illuminated Locking Glove Box | Standard |
| Day-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror | Standard |
| Power Fuel Flap Locking Type | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button | Standard |
| Fixed Rear Windows | Standard |
| Bucket Front Facing Rear Seat | Standard |
| Perimeter Alarm | Standard |
| Heated Front Seats | Standard |
| Cargo Net | Standard |
| Fixed Front Head Restraints | Standard |
| Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column | Standard |
| Redundant Digital Speedometer | Standard |
| Folding Cargo Cover | Standard |
| Immobilizer | Standard |
| 2 Seatback Storage Pockets | Standard |
| Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start | Standard |
| Full Cloth Headliner | Standard |
| Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Tachometer, Traction Battery Level, Power/Regen, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer | Standard |
| 2 12V DC Power Outlets | Standard |
| Front Cupholder | Standard |
| Cargo Features -inc: Tire Mobility Kit | Standard |
| Rear Cupholder | Standard |
| Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination | Standard |
| Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls | Standard |
| Driver Information Center | Standard |
| Electric Seat Adjustment | Standard |
| Navigation System | Standard |
| Sport Leather/Metal-Look Steering Wheel | Standard |
| Tracker System | Standard |
| 6-Way Power Driver Seat -inc: Power Recline, Height Adjustment, Fore/Aft Movement and Manual Rear Seat Easy Entry | Standard |
| Smart Device Integration | Standard |
| HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Residual Heat Recirculation | Standard |
| 6-Way Power Passenger Seat -inc: Power Recline, Height Adjustment, Fore/Aft Movement and Manual Rear Seat Easy Entry | Standard |
| Remote Releases -Inc: Power Cargo Access | Standard |
| BMW Online Selective Service Internet Access | Standard |
| Valet Function | Standard |
| Leather Door Trim Insert | Standard |
| Driver Foot Rest | Standard |
| Digital Appearance | Standard |
| Interior Trim -inc: Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Metal-Look Door Panel Insert, Metal-Look Console Insert and Metal-Look Interior Accents | Standard |
| Head-Up Display | Standard |
| Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats | Standard |
| Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting | Standard |
| Interior Lock Disable | Standard |
| Outside Temp Gauge | Standard |
| FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access and Windows | Standard |
| Leather/Metal-Look Gear Shifter Material | Standard |
| Front Map Lights | Standard |
| Cargo Space Lights | Standard |
| Air Filtration | Standard |
| Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning | Standard |
| Cargo Area Concealed Storage | Standard |
| Carpet Floor Trim and Carpet Trunk Lid/Rear Cargo Door Trim | Standard |
| Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars | Standard |
| Single Stainless Steel Exhaust | Standard |
| Engine: 1.5L DOHC Turbo 3-Cylinder | Standard |
| Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering | Standard |
| Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs | Standard |
| Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic | Standard |
| Battery w/Run Down Protection | Standard |
| Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode and Sequential Shift Control w/Steering Wheel Controls | Standard |
| Double Wishbone Front Suspension w/Coil Springs | Standard |
| Automatic w/Driver Control Ride Control Adaptive Suspension | Standard |
| Part-Time All-Wheel | Standard |
| Engine Auto Stop-Start Feature | Standard |
| Regenerative 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front And Rear Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake | Standard |
| 11.1 Gal. Fuel Tank | Standard |
| 3.68 Axle Ratio | Standard |
| Lithium Ion (li-Ion) Traction Battery w/3.3 kW Onboard Charger, 7 Hrs Charge Time @ 110/120V, 2 Hrs Charge Time @ 220/240V and 7.1 kWh Capacity | Standard |
| Hybrid Electric Motor | Standard |
| Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers | Standard |
| Driver And Passenger Knee Airbag | Standard |
| Side Impact Beams | Standard |
| Front And Rear Parking Sensors | Standard |
| Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Pretensioners | Standard |
| Back-Up Camera | Standard |
| Aerial View Camera System | Standard |
| Left Side Camera | Standard |
| Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard |
| Collision Mitigation-Front | Standard |
| Forward Collision Mitigation and Rear Collision Warning | Standard |
| Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags w/Passenger Off Switch | Standard |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | Standard |
| Airbag Occupancy Sensor | Standard |
| Right Side Camera | Standard |
| Front Camera | Standard |
| ABS And Driveline Traction Control | Standard |
| Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags | Standard |
| BMW Assist eCall Emergency Sos | Standard |
| Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags | Standard |
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