Summary of BMW i8 Sales Price, Engine Specifications, Horsepower, and Top Speed.

In this post, we have neatly summarized the most commonly asked questions about the BMW i8, including its sales price, engine specifications, horsepower, and top speed - which are the biggest areas of interest for the i8 vehicle. With this information, you can gain sufficient knowledge about the BMW i8 that should satisfy your curiosity!

 

Table of Contents

Summary of BMW i8 vehicle information
Engine specifications, horsepower, and top speed
Price for sale in Korea
Advantages and disadvantages of the vehicle

 

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Summary of BMW i8 vehicle information

The BMW i8 is a cutting-edge sports car developed by a new i division, not the M division. It boasts a sleek design and explosive acceleration thanks to its use of carbon fiber and glass panels. The entire vehicle is built on an aluminum chassis to minimize weight, and is covered with carbon fiber reinforced plastic, aluminum, and composite body panels. The butterfly doors add visual appeal, but can be inconvenient for passengers in the front seat to clean. The BMW i8 provides comfort for the driver and front passenger with its 2+2 cabin, and features a unique propulsion system consisting of a 1.5-liter direct injection turbocharged 3-cylinder engine mounted in the rear, and an electric motor. Various driving modes are available, including Comfort, Eco Pro, and Sport, with EV mode activated for optimal fuel efficiency.

 

 

Engine specifications, horsepower, and top speed

The BMW i8 vehicle features include:

• 1.5-liter single turbo I3 gasoline engine
• Two 11.6 kWh electric motors33 All-wheel drive (AWD)
• 6-speed automatic transmission
• Maximum combined output of 374 horsepower
• Top speed of 250 km/h3 Zero to 100 km/h acceleration in 4.4 seconds

While the performance is not as outstanding as the visuals, the BMW i8 is powered by a 1.5-liter I3 engine and two electric motors, providing a maximum combined output of 374 horsepower and a top speed of 250 km/h. It can accelerate from zero to 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds.

 

Price for sale in Korea [ Specifications ]

BMW i8 Price and Specifications:

Price range: KRW 219.9 million (~ USD 184,000) to KRW 223.7 million (~ USD 187,000)

• Fuel type: Hybrid
• Engine type: Inline 3-cylinder
• Displacement: 1,499cc
• Transmission: Automatic
• Drivetrain: All-wheel drive (4WD)
• Max power output: 231 PS
• Max torque: 321.0 Nm
• Combined fuel efficiency: 12.7 km/l
• City fuel efficiency: 12.7 km/l
• Highway fuel efficiency: 12.8 km/l
• Fuel efficiency rating: Grade 0
• CO2 emissions: 55.0g/km
• Low emission vehicle grade: 2
• Battery type: Lithium-ion
• Battery capacity: 50.0Ah
• Curb weight: 1,660.0 kg
• Top speed: 250 km/h
• 0-100 km/h acceleration: 4.6 seconds

 

Advantages and disadvantages of the vehicle

The i8 is a hybrid sports car. When you first get in, you open the scissor doors and sit in the driver's seat. The seat position is low, so it's a bit uncomfortable to get in, but it feels really good once you're seated.

The i8 is a hybrid sports car. When you first get in, you open the scissor doors and sit in the driver's seat. The seat position is low, so it's a bit uncomfortable to get in, but it feels really good once you're seated.

 

The eco-friendly interior materials and design make you feel like you're driving a car from the future.

 

On the multipurpose course, the back of the car seemed wider, so when I swerved, the back of the car hit a cone and knocked it down. The instructor told me to drive with enough distance between cars, haha.

 

 

The visibility while driving isn't as good as a sedan because the chair is low and it's a sports car. You can see everything, but not as well.

 

It's a roadster, so when you open the roof and drive on the track, the wind comes in quite a bit. I guess it's because you're driving at high speeds, but it still felt amazing to drive with the roof open for the first time.

 

I rode in a hybrid car for the first time with the i8. I felt a little strange with the engine noise and the speed of the car coming out. The car goes out faster than the engine noise. It's probably because of the battery power. The engine is a 3-cylinder 1500cc gasoline engine with 231 horsepower, and there's also a battery with an output of 105 kW, so the acceleration performance is 0 to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds, which is reasonable for a sports car.

 

On the straight track, I remember going about 170 km/h. It showed good driving performance on the track, but because of the difference in speed and sound, it didn't feel like I was driving at a fast speed. Looking at the speedometer, I was driving quite fast. It didn't feel like I was driving faster than usual, but the perceived speed was lower. However, driving a sports car on the track felt amazing.

 

Opening the scissor doors and getting out after driving on the track was also a bit uncomfortable, but the feeling of getting out was really good. If you get out on a regular road, it would feel even better. It's a car with rarity since it's not sold in large quantities.