BMW i8 I12 facelift (2018–2020)

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I12 facelift (2018–2020), 2019–2020. Gasoline · 1.5 L · 228 hp · 6-speed automatic · All-Wheel Drive. 0–60 mph in 4.4 s and top speed 155 mph.

I12 facelift (2018–2020) 2019 - 2020
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Engine type
Gasoline
Engine volume
1.5 L
Horsepower
228
Torque
236 lb-ft
Transmission
6-speed automatic
Drive
All-Wheel Drive
0–60 mph
4.4 s
Top speed
155 mph
Curb weight
4 lbs
Wheelbase
2799 mm
Dimensions
4696 × 1943 × 1290 mm
Fuel economy (city/hwy/combined)
26.0 / 29.0 / 27.0 mpg

General information

Brand country Germany
Vehicle class Sports car
Doors 2
Seats 2
Steering side Left-hand drive

Dimensions

Length 4696 mm
Width 1943 mm
Height 1290 mm
Wheelbase 2799 mm
Front track 65 mm
Rear track 65 mm
Wheel size 195/50R20 front, 215/45R20 rear

Volume and weight

Fuel tank capacity 11.1 gal
Curb weight 4 lbs

Engine

Engine type Gasoline
Engine position Mid-engine
Engine volume 1.5 L
Aspiration Turbocharged
Horsepower 228 hp
Torque 236 lb-ft
Cylinders 3
Valves per cylinder 4
Fuel system Direct injection
Compression ratio 11
Engine code B38K15T0
Valvetrain DOHC
Electric horsepower 141 hp
Electric torque 184 lb-ft
System horsepower 369 hp
System torque 420 lb-ft
Battery type Lithium-ion
Battery gross capacity 11.6 kWh
Battery net capacity 11.6 kWh
Battery voltage 355 V
AC charge power 3.7 kW
Charge time 120V 4.5 h
Charge time 240V 2.4 h
Charge setup 240V 240V charging
Electric range 18 mi
PHEV city range 34 mi
PHEV highway range 38 mi
PHEV combined range 36 mi
Electricity consumption city 32.0
Electricity consumption highway 31.0
Electricity consumption combined 32.0

Transmission

Transmission 6-speed automatic
Gears 6
Drive All-Wheel Drive

Performance

Top speed 155 mph
0–60 mph 4.4 s
Fuel economy standard EPA
Fuel economy city 26.0 mpg
Fuel economy highway 29.0 mpg
Fuel economy combined 27.0 mpg
Fuel type Premium unleaded (required)

Suspension and brakes

Front suspension Double wishbone
Rear suspension Multi-link
Front brakes Ventilated disc
Rear brakes Ventilated disc

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