BMW i8 1.1 Open body Hybrid China 1.5 AT, Configuration
| Volume | 1.5 l |
| Power | 231 hp |
| Consumption | 2.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic transmission |
| Drive | Full (4WD) |
| Number of places | 2 |
| Number of doors | 2 |
| Clearance | 117 mm |
| Trunk volume | 88 l |
| Front tires | 195/50 R20 |
| Rear tires | 215/45 R20 |
| Type of hybrid | Parallel plug-in (PHEV) |
| Capacity | 11.6 kWh |
| Power reserve | 55.00 km |
Basic parameters
| Release period | March 2019 — June 2020 |
| Drive type | Full (4WD) |
| Body type | Open body |
| Transmission type | Automatic 6 |
| Engine capacity | 1,499 cm³ |
| Body brand | |
| Acceleration time 0–100 km/h | 4.59 With |
| Maximum speed | 250 km/h |
| Ground clearance (ride height) | 117 mm |
| Country of assembly | Germany |
| Number of doors | 2 |
| Winter equipment | |
| Manufacturer's warranty | 3 years or 100,000 km |
| Hybrid car |
Other
| Additional equipment | Charging cable |
| Additionally | Guillotine doors |
Protection against car theft and damage
| Anti-theft system | |
| Signaling | |
| Immobilizer | |
| Security bolts |
Dimensions
Body dimensions
| Body dimensions (length) | 4,689 mm |
| Body dimensions (width) | 1,942 mm |
| Body dimensions (height) | 1,282 mm |
Interior dimensions
| Number of seats | 2 |
| Number of seat rows | 1 |
Chassis dimensions
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm |
| Minimum turning radius | 6.100 m |
| Front track width | 1,644 mm |
| Rear track width | 1,721 mm |
| Front overhang | 960 |
| Rear overhang | 929 |
Weight and permissible loads
| Weight | 1,540 kg |
| Maximum load capacity | 370 kg |
| Permissible gross weight | 1,910 kg |
| Permissible front axle load | 920 kg |
| Permissible rear axle load | 1,040 kg |
| Specific gravity | 6.67 kg/hp |
Volumes
| Fuel tank volume | 42 l |
| Trunk volume | 88 l |
Additionally
| Aerodynamic drag coefficient, cW | 0.26 |
Engine, gearbox and steering
Engine
| Engine make | |
| Fuel used | Petrol |
| Engine type | In-line, 3-cylinder |
| Supercharger | Turbine |
| Maximum power | 231 hp |
| Maximum power | 170 kW |
| Maximum power, at rpm. | 5,800 |
| Maximum torque | 320.0 Nm |
| Maximum torque | 33.0 kgf m |
| Maximum torque, at rpm. | 3,700 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Compression ratio | 9.50 |
| Cylinder diameter | 82.000 mm |
| Piston stroke | 94.600 mm |
| Valve drive | DOHC |
| Additional engine information | Direct fuel injection |
| Supercharger type | Turbine |
| Start-stop system | |
| Ecological engine type | Euro 6 |
Fuel consumption
| Combined fuel consumption | 2.20 l/100 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 49.0 g/km |
Steering
| Power steering | |
| Electric power steering |
Transmission
| Manual gear shift paddles |
Electric traction
| Electric range | 55.00 km |
| Motor power | 105.00 kW |
| Motor torque | 250.0 Nm |
| Battery capacity | 11.600 kWh |
| Charging time from 220V network | 2.40 h |
| Heat pump | |
| Additional information about the electrical installation | 1 electric motor installed (front 105 kW) |
| Battery thermoregulation | Cooling and heating |
| 30 minute motor power | 101 hp |
| Hybrid installation: combined power | 332 hp |
Suspension/chassis
Suspension
| Front stabilizer | |
| Front suspension | Independent, double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Independent, multi-link |
| Rear stabilizer |
Wheels
| Alloy wheels | |
| Front discs | 20X7J |
| Rear discs | 20X7.5J |
Tires
| Front wheels | 195/50 R20 |
| Rear wheels | 215/45 R20 |
Brakes
| Front brakes | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated disc |
| Parking brake | Electronic |
| Regenerative braking system |
Exterior and external equipment
Lights and optics
| Front fog lights | |
| Rear fog lights | |
| LED headlights | |
| LED tail lights | |
| Light sensor | NULL |
| LED running lights | |
| Additional brake light | |
| Laser headlights | |
| Headlight control unit |
Side mirrors
| Side mirrors in body color | |
| Electric side mirrors | |
| Electrically heated mirrors | |
| Side mirrors with turn signal repeaters |
Doors
| Door handles in body color |
Windows and driver visibility
| Rear wiper | |
| Factory tint | |
| Heated rear window | |
| Heating of windshield washer nozzles | |
| Rain sensor | |
| Glazing with UV protection | |
| Electrically heated windshield |
Roof
| Soft top | + |
Additional exterior elements
| Bumpers | painted in body color |
Interior and interior equipment
Steering wheel and dashboard
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | |
| Adjustable steering column | |
| Vertical steering wheel adjustment | |
| On-board computer | |
| Outside temperature sensor | |
| Telescopic steering wheel adjustment | |
| Steering wheel audio controls | |
| Color multifunction display | + |
| Engine start button | |
| Electrically heated steering wheel | |
| Head-up display |
Interior design
| Fabric upholstery | |
| Leather upholstery | |
| Decorative finishing | Interior design Carpo Carum Spice Gray / Carpo / Halo blue seat belts |
| Rugs |
Seats
| Adjusting the front seats | in 8 directions |
| Sports seats | |
| Electrically heated front seats | |
| Front dividing armrest | |
| Electric driver's seat | |
| Electric front seats | |
| Seat position memory | |
| Adjusting the height of the driver's seat | |
| Headrests | 2 |
Interior electrical package
| Central lock | |
| Electric front windows | |
| Remote key (remote key) | |
| Keyless entry |
Additional interior equipment
| Power connector | |
| QI wireless charger |
Active and passive safety systems
Passive safety
| Three-point seat belt | |
| Seat belt tensioner | |
| Seat belt retainer |
Airbags
| Driver's airbag | |
| Front passenger airbag | |
| Side airbag | |
| Curtain airbags | |
| Passenger airbag with deactivation function |
Active vehicle safety and driver assistance systems
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | NULL |
| Cruise control | |
| Brake force distribution (EBD) | |
| Stability Program (ESP) | |
| Traction control system (TCS) | |
| Lane Departure Assist (LKA) | |
| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACCS) | |
| High beam control system | |
| Collision Mitigation System with Automatic Braking | |
| Front parking sensors | |
| Rear parking sensors | |
| Rear view camera | |
| Brake Assist System (BAS) | |
| Downhill Assist Control (DAC) | |
| Adaptive lighting system (AFS) | |
| Automated Parking (IPA) | |
| Forward camera | |
| Side view cameras | |
| Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) | |
| Driving mode switch | |
| Tire pressure monitoring system | |
| Lane Keeping Assist | |
| Blind spot monitoring system | |
| Traffic Sign Recognition System | |
| Driver fatigue monitoring system | |
| Night Vision System with Pedestrian Detection | |
| Button for switching the car to sport mode | |
| Automatic door locking while driving |
Child safety
| ISOFIX mounting |
Comfort
Interior microclimate
| Air conditioner | + |
| Climate control | |
| Separate climate control | 2 zones |
Audio systems
| Radio | |
| Additional audio equipment | audio system "Harman Kardon", 9 speakers, USB, AUX |
| CD player | |
| Hands free |
Additional equipment
| Mirrors with sun visors | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | |
| Backlight | atmospheric lighting (3 colors) |
Multimedia and navigation
| Navigation system | + |
| Full color LCD monitor | 8.8" |
| Joystick for multimedia control | |
| Traffic Alert System |