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Key specifications
- Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-3
- Engine Type
- 27 - 69
- Combined MPGe
- 18 mi.
- Range
- 3 hrs.
- Level 2 Charging
- 420
- SAE Net Torque @ RPM
- 369 @ 5800
- SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
- 1.5 L/91
- Displacement
- Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-3
- Engine Type
- Multi-Link
- Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
- Double Wishbone
- Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
- Multi-Link
- Suspension Type - Rear
- Double Wishbone
- Suspension Type - Front
- N/A
- Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
- 11 gal
- Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
- N/A
- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
- N/A
- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
- Standard
- Backup Camera
- Standard
- Stability Control
- Standard
- Lane Departure Warning
- Standard
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Standard
- Bluetooth®
- Standard
- Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto®
- N/A
- Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- N/A
- Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- N/A
- Drum - Rear (Yes or )
- 13 in
- Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
- 13 in
- Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
- Yes
- Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Notable features
New roadster version available
Plug-in hybrid sports car with 18 miles of all-electric range
Carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic body, aluminum chassis
Electric front-drive, gas rear-drive
Swing-wing doors
Engine
420 SAE Net Torque @ RPM
369 @ 5800 SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
1.5 L/91 Displacement
Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-3 Engine Type
Suspension
Multi-Link Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Double Wishbone Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Multi-Link Suspension Type - Rear
Double Wishbone Suspension Type - Front
Weight & Capacity
N/A Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
11 gal Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,501 lbs Base Curb Weight
Safety
Standard Backup Camera
Standard Stability Control
Standard Lane Departure Warning
Standard Blind Spot Monitor
Entertainment
Standard Bluetooth®
Standard Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto®
Electrical
N/A Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
Brakes
N/A Drum - Rear (Yes or )
13 in Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13 in Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Disc - Front (Yes or )
N/A Brake ABS System (Second Line)
4-Wheel Brake ABS System
4-Wheel Disc Brake Type
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Factory warranties
New car program benefits
Basic
4 years / 50,000 miles
Corrosion
12 years
Powertrain
4 years / 50,000 miles
Battery
8 years / 100,000 miles
Maintenance
3 years / 36,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
4 years
Certified Pre-Owned program benefits
Age / mileage
Certified Pre-Owned Elite with less than 15,000 miles; Certified Pre-Owned with less than 60,000 miles
Basic
1 year / unlimited miles from expiration of 4-year / 50,000-mile new car warranty
Dealer certification
196-point inspection
The good & the bad
The good
Supercar looks
Brisk acceleration
Efficiency versus exotic competitors
Interior quality
Ride quality
The bad
Light but feels heavy
Difficult entry, exit
Doors complicate access
Tiny backseat (coupe)
Requires premium gas
Most recent
Kinda perfect (for me)
This is my second i8. I leased a 2019 for 14 months (lease takeover) and loved it. I was cross-shopping AMG GT, Bentley Continental GT, 911, Taycan, Vantage and Tesla Model S.
My decision was based on my needs...
I'm a car guy. I love exotics, but I'm also aware of fossil fuel issues and don't want to look back as part of
- Purchased a Used car
- Used for Commuting
- Does recommend this car
A real Pantie Droper
The styling is beautiful, and engineering to use a combination of elecreic and gas is outstanding. This car answers everything that I was looking for in a supercar.
- Purchased a Used car
- Used for Having fun
- Does recommend this car
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