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2020 BMW i8 Coupe
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$147,500
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Overview
Engine
1.5L Turbo Inline-3 Plug-in Hybrid
Engine
Electric
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Transmission
Single Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
N/A
Fuel Economy
City: 124 MPGE
Hwy: 115 MPGE
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
N/A
Range
18 miles
Range
405 miles
Seating Capacity
4 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
5.4 ft³
Trunk Volume
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
61.4 ft³
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Performance Specs
Engine and Transmission
Engine
1.5L Turbo Inline-3 Plug-in Hybrid
Electric
Horsepower
369 hp @ 5800 rpm
670 hp
Torque
420 lb-ft
N/A
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Single Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Weight and Towing
Curb Weight
3,501 lbs
4,561 lbs
Fuel and MPG
Fuel Economy
Combined
27 MPG
120 MPGE
City
N/A
124 MPGE
Highway
N/A
115 MPGE
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gallons
N/A
Battery Range & Charge Times
Range
18 miles
405 miles
Battery Size
11.6 kWh
N/A
Charge Time
3 Hrs Charge Time @ 220/240V
N/A
Dimensions and Measurement
Exterior Dimensions
Length
184.9 in
197.7 in
Height
50.8 in
56.3 in
Max Width
76.5 in
78.2 in
Front Width
64.7 in
66.5 in
Rear Width
67.8 in
66.5 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
116.5 in
Ground Clearance
N/A
4.6 in
Interior Space
Seating Capacity
4 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
43.1 in
42.4 in
Front Seat Headroom
38.7 in
39.7 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
56.7 in
58.4 in
Front Seat Hip Room
N/A
54.8 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
28.2 in
35.5 in
Rear Seat Headroom
32.4 in
38.1 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
49.6 in
55.1 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
N/A
50.3 in
Cargo Space
Trunk Volume
5.4 ft³
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
N/A
25 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
N/A
61.4 ft³
Wheels and Suspension
Steering
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
40.4 ft
40.3 ft
Wheels
Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
20" x 7.5"
19" x 9.5"
Rear Wheel Size
20" x 8.5"
19" x 10.5"
Suspension
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Tires
Front Tire
P215/45YR20
P255/45WR19
Rear Tire
P245/40YR20
P285/40WR19
Colors and Materials
Standard Exterior Colors
E-Copper Metallic w/Frozen Grey Accent
Sophisto Gray Metallic w/BMW i Frozen Blue Accent
Sophisto Gray Metallic w/Frozen Gray Accent
Special Order Color
Pearl White Multi-Coat
Optional Exterior Colors
Crystal White Pearl Metallic w/BMW i Frozen Blue
Crystal White Pearl Metallic w/Frozen Gray Accent
Deep Blue Metallic
Midnight Silver Metallic
Solid Black
Red Multi-Coat
Standard Interior Materials
E-Copper Exclusive, Natural Leather/Cloth Upholstery
Giga Amido, Full Perforated Leather Upholstery
Giga Ivory White, Full Perforated Leather Upholstery
Tera Dalbergia Brown, Natural Leather/Cloth Upholstery
Black, Premium Seat Trim
Black/White, Premium Seat Trim
Cream, Premium Seat Trim
Features and Options
Infotainment
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Standard
Premium Sound System
Standard
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Entertainment System
Not Available
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Interior Trim
Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Not Available
Leather Seats
Standard
Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Not Available
Standard
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Not Available
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Not Available
Standard
Comfort
Head-Up Display
Standard
Not Available
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Optional
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Seat Memory
Not Available
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Rear A/C
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Not Available
Safety
Safety Features
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Standard
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Airbags
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Warranty
Warranty Summary
Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
8 Years / Unlimited Miles
Hybrid/Electric Components
8 Years / 100,000 Miles
N/A
Maintenance
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
N/A
Roadside Assistance
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
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