BMW i8
BMW i8
Coupe
$147,500
BMW M8
BMW M8
4.4L Coupe
$133,000
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Key Features

Transmission Type Automatic Automatic Automatic
Seating Capacity 4 seats 4 seats 4 seats
Power 228 hp 600 hp 429 hp
Engine Displacement - 4395 cc 2998 cc

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  • Looks very futuristic

    I feel lucky enough to own such a great car with a spaceship design and robust powertrain. I never expected a sports car to handle so easily in the...

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    Joshua 09 Jul, 2019 for BMW i8
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From The Experts

Things we like

Exterior design

Progressive engine

Excellent in-car technology

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Things we don't like

Substandard interior plastic quality

Low practicality

Uncomfortable ingress and ingress 

 

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Engine Details

No Of Cylinders 3 8 6
Valves Per Cylinder 4 4 4
Battery Type Lithium-ion -- --
Secondary Engine Fuel Type Electric -- --
Battery Capacity 33 Ah -- --
Motor Type AC Synchronous Electric Motor -- --
Compression Ratio -- 10.0:1 10.5:1
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Transmission

Gear Box 6-Speed 8-Speed 9-Speed
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic Automatic
Drive Type AWD AWD AWD

Performance

Power 228 hp 600 hp 429 hp
Torque 320 Nm 750 Nm 520 Nm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol Petrol
Acceleration 4.2 s -- --
Secondary Engine Max Power 141 hp -- --
Secondary Engine Max Torque 249 Nm Nm -- --
Top Speed 155 kmph -- --
Engine Displacement -- 4395 cc 2998 cc
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Dimensions & Capacity

Seating Capacity 4 seats 4 seats 4 seats
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 42 L 76 L 66 L
Length 4696 mm 4872 mm 5060 mm
Ground Clearance 117 mm -- --
Width 2217 mm 1907 mm 2070 mm
Height 1290 mm 1361 mm 1455 mm
Wheel Base 2799 mm 2827 mm 2951 mm
Front Tread 1643 mm 1633 mm --
Rear Tread 1722 mm 1623 mm --
No Of Doors 2 2 4
Kerb Weight 1588 kg 1948 kg --
Front Headroom -- 988 mm --
Front Legroom -- 1069 mm --
Rear Headroom -- 853 mm --
Rear Legroom -- 749 mm --
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Suspension & Brakes

Front Suspension Double Wishbone -- Multi-Link
Rear Suspension Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheel Size 20 Inch 20 Inch 19 Inch
Tyre Size 215/45 R20 275/35 R20 255/45 R19
Tyre Type Radial Radial Radial
Wheel Size R20 R20 R19

Steering

Steering Type Electric Power Electric Power Electric Power
Steering Column Tilt & Telescopic Tilt & Telescopic Adjustable
Steering Gear Type Rack & Pinion -- Rack & Pinion
Adjustable Steering Column Yes Yes Yes

Safety

Passenger Airbag Yes Yes Yes
Side Airbag-Front Yes Yes Yes
Driver Airbag Yes Yes Yes
Anti-Lock Braking System Yes Yes Yes
Brake Assist Yes Yes Yes
Ebd Yes Yes Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System Yes Yes Yes
Seat Belt Warning Yes Yes Yes
Crash Sensor Yes Yes Yes
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor Yes Yes --
Front Impact Beams Yes Yes Yes
Side Impact Beams Yes Yes Yes
Door Ajar Warning Yes Yes Yes
Traction Control Yes Yes Yes
Child Safety Locks -- Yes --
Side Airbag-Rear -- No --
Rear Seat Belts -- Yes Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror -- Yes --
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts -- Yes --
Rear Camera -- Yes --
Parking Sensors -- Yes --
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Security

Power Door Locks Yes Yes --
Anti Theft Device Yes -- Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm Yes Yes --
Smart Access Card Entry -- No No
Central Locking -- Yes Yes
Engine Immobilizer -- Yes --
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Engine Details

Engine 1.5L Petrol Engine, 3 Cylinder 12 Valve 1.5L Petrol Engine, 3 Cylinder 12 Valve 4.4 L Petrol Engine, 8 Cylinder 32 Valve 4.4 L Petrol Engine, 8 Cylinder 32 Valve 3.0L Petrol Engine, 6 Cylinder 24 Valve 3.0L Petrol Engine, 6 Cylinder 24 Valve

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner Yes Yes Yes
Power Windows Front Yes Yes Yes
Automatic Climate Control Yes Yes Yes
Heater Yes Yes Yes
Rear A/C Vents No -- --
Engine Start/Stop Button Yes Yes Yes
Heated Seats - Rear No -- --
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror Yes Yes Yes
On Board Computer Yes Yes Yes
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle Yes Yes --
Power Steering Yes Yes Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel Yes Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes --
Foldable Rear Seat No Yes --
Low Fuel Warning Light Yes Yes Yes
Folding Table Rear No No No
Keyless Entry Yes Yes Yes
Centre Console Armrest Yes Yes --
Power Windows Rear -- Yes --
Glove Box Cooling -- No --
Adjustable Seats -- Yes Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat -- Yes --
Heated Seats - Front -- Yes Yes
Automatic Headlamps -- Yes --
Accessory Power Outlet -- Yes Yes
Rear Reading Lamp -- Yes --
Rear Seat Headrest -- Yes Yes
Cup Holders-Front -- Yes --
Seat Lumbar Support -- Yes --
Bottle Holder -- Yes --
Vanity Mirror -- Yes --
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Entertainment & Communication

Navigation System Yes Yes --
Bluetooth Connectivity Yes Yes Yes
USB & Auxiliary Input Yes Yes Yes
Speakers Front Yes Yes Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio Yes Yes Yes
Touch Screen -- Yes --
FM/AM/Radio -- Yes --
CD Player -- Yes --
Speakers Rear -- Yes Yes
Voice Control -- Yes --
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Exterior

Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror Yes Yes Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror No No No
Rain Sensing Wiper Yes Yes --
Rear Window Wiper No No No
Rear Window Washer No No No
Rear Window Defogger Yes Yes --
Wheel Covers No No No
Alloy Wheels Yes Yes Yes
Power Antenna No -- No
Removable Convertible Top No No No
Roof Carrier No No No
Side Stepper No No No
Integrated Antenna Yes -- Yes
Roof Rail No No No
Front Brake Type Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs Discs Discs
Rear Brake Type Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs Discs Discs
Rear Spoiler -- Yes Yes
Sun Roof -- Yes --
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator -- Yes --
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Miscellaneous

Tacho Meter Yes Yes Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter Yes Yes --
Leather Seats Yes Yes --
Fabric Upholstery No No --
Leather Steering Wheel Yes Yes --
Digital Clock Yes Yes --
Digital Odometer Yes Yes Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats Yes Yes --
Driving Experience Control Eco Yes -- --
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank Yes Yes Yes
Headlamp Type LED LED LED LED LED LED
Outside Temperature Display -- Yes --
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