BMW i8 i8
2 Door Coupé with 6 speed Automatic gearbox
I12
Comprehensive statistics for the first generation I12 BMW i8 i8, a 2 door petrol coupé with a 6 speed automatic gearbox. It has a mid-engine rear wheel drive (transversely mounted) configuration, producing 170 kW of power and 320 N⋅m of torque, providing a 0-100 km/h time of 4.4 seconds.
The BMW i8 I12
The specification listed below is based on a variant produced in 2013.
Specification
| Trim | Not Specified |
|---|---|
| Seats | 4 |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Transmission Type | 6 Speed Automatic |
| Body Style | Coupé |
| Layout | Mid-Engine Rear Wheel Drive (Transversely Mounted) |
| Engine | 1.5L I3 12V |
| Engine Code | B38K15T0 |
| Transmission | Not Specified |
| Steering | Power Assisted Rack & Pinion |
| Suspension Front | Not Specified |
| Suspension Rear | Not Specified |
| Brakes Front | Ventilated Disc |
| Brakes Rear | Ventilated Disc |
| Braking System | Servo-assisted ABS |
| VED | A |
| Effizienz | A+ |
| Insurance Group | Not Specified |
Performance
| Power (kW) | 170 kW @ 5,800 RPM |
|---|---|
| Torque (N⋅m) | 320 N⋅m @ 3,700 RPM |
| Redline (RPM) | |
| 0-80 km/h (0-50 mph) | |
| 0-96.6 km/h (0-60 mph) | |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 4.4 seconds |
| 0-160.9 km/h (0-100 mph) | |
| Quarter Mile Time (seconds) | |
| Standing Kilometer Time (seconds) | |
| Top Speed (km/h) | (limited to 250 km/h) |
| Weight US (kg) | 1,490 kg |
| Weight Distribution | Not Specified |
| Power to Weight Ratio (kW/kg) | 114 kW per ton |
| CO2 (g/km) | 59 g/km |
| Drag Coefficient (Cd) | 0.26 Cd |
| Frontal Area (m2) | Not Specified |
| Drag Area (CdA) | Not Specified |
| Max Load (kg) | |
| Towing Weight Unbraked (kg) | |
| Towing Weight Braked (kg) |
Dimensions
| Length (mm) | 4,689 mm |
|---|---|
| Width (mm) | 1,942 mm |
| Height (mm) | 1,293 mm |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | |
| Wheels |
Front: 7J x 20 Rear: 7.5J x 20 |
| Tyres |
Front: 195/50 R20 Rear: 215/45 R20 |
| Front Track (mm) | 1,644 mm |
| Rear Track (mm) | 1,715 mm |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2,800 mm |
| Turning Circle (m) | |
| Boot Capacity (L) |
Fuel Consumption
| Combined MPG | Not Specified |
|---|---|
| Urban MPG | Not Specified |
| Extra-Urban MPG | Not Specified |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (L) |
Additional Information
| Engine Cylinder Configuration: | I3 |
|---|---|
| Engine Position: | Middle |
| Engine Capacity (cc): | 1,499 |
| Aspiration: | Forced (Turbo) |
| Bore and Stroke (mm): | 82 x 94.6 |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Valves: | 12 |
| Engine Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Management: | Direct Petrol Injection |
| Catalytic Converter: | Yes |
| Sump Type: | Wet Sump |
Images
BMW B38K15T0 Code Name Explained
Engine view
BMW B38K15T0 Engine and Chassis Cutaway
Engine view
BMW B38K15T0 Engine Cutaway in Chassis
Engine view
Page Last Updated: 28th June 2021