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2016 BMW i8 review

James Ward

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2016 BMW i8
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Make
Model
Variant
Type
Car Details
Make
Make
BMW
Model
Model
i8
Variant
Variant
PHEV
Series
Series
I12
Year
Year
2016
Body Type
Body Type
2D COUPE
Seats
Seats
-
CarAdvice Ratings
Overall
Overall
8.5 /10
Our Review
Our Review
BMW i8 Review
Pricing
New Price
New Price
N/A
Private Sale
Private Sale
$138,050 - $156,880
Dealer Retail
Dealer Retail
$133,480 - $158,730
Dealer Trade
Dealer Trade
$106,000 - $125,500
Engine Specifications
Engine Type
Engine Type
TURBO MPFI
Engine Size
Engine Size
1.5L
Cylinders
Cylinders
TURBO 3
Max. Torque
Max. Torque
570Nm @  3700rpm
Max. Power
Max. Power
266kW @  5800rpm
Pwr:Wgt Ratio
Pwr:Wgt Ratio
179.1W/kg
Bore & Stroke
Bore & Stroke
82x94.6mm
Compression Ratio
Compression Ratio
9.5
Valve Gear
Valve Gear
VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM
Drivetrain Specifications
Transmission
Transmission
6 SP AUTOMATIC
Drive Type
Drive Type
ALL WHEEL DRIVE
Final Drive Ratio
Final Drive Ratio
3.681
Fuel Specifications
Fuel Type
Fuel Type
PREMIUM UNLEADED/ELECTRIC
Fuel Tank Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 Litres
Fuel Consumption (Combined)
Fuel Consumption (Combined)
2.1L / 100km
Weight & Measurement
Kerb Weight
Kerb Weight
1485
Gross Vehicle Weight
Gross Vehicle Weight
Not Provided
Height
Height
1291mm
Length
Length
4689mm
Width
Width
1942mm
Ground Clearance
Ground Clearance
117mm
Towing Capacity
Towing Capacity
Brake:0  Unbrake:0
Steering & Suspension
Steering Type
Steering Type
RACK & PINION - POWER ASSISTED
Turning Circle
Turning Circle
12.3
Front Rim Size
Front Rim Size
7.0x20
Rear Rim Size
Rear Rim Size
7.5x20
Front Tyres
Front Tyres
195/50 R20
Rear Tyres
Rear Tyres
215/45 R20
Wheel Base
Wheel Base
2800
Front Track
Front Track
1644
Rear Track
Rear Track
1721
Front Brakes
Front Brakes
DISC - VENTILATED
Rear Brakes
Rear Brakes
DISC - VENTILATED
Front Suspension
Front Suspension
Not Sufficient Data
Rear Suspension
Rear Suspension
Not Sufficient Data
Standard Features
Comfort
Comfort
-
Control & Handling
Control & Handling
-
Driver
Driver
-
Engine & Transmission
Engine & Transmission
-
Entertainment
Entertainment
-
Exterior
Exterior
-
Interior
Interior
-
Package
Package
-
Safety
Safety
-
Security
Security
-
Optional Features
Comfort
Comfort
-
Control & Handling
Control & Handling
-
Driver
Driver
-
Engine & Transmission
Engine & Transmission
-
Entertainment
Entertainment
-
Exterior
Exterior
-
Interior
Interior
-
Package
Package
-
Safety
Safety
-
Security
Security
-
ECO & Safety Ratings
ANCAP Crash Test
ANCAP Crash Test
-
Green Vehicle
Green Vehicle
5 /5
Green House
Green House
-
Air Pollution
Air Pollution
-
CO2 Emission
CO2 Emission
49 grams/km
Other
Discontinued Date
Discontinued Date
28/02/2018
Service Interval
Service Interval
12 months /  15,000 kms
Warranty
Warranty
36 months /  999,000 kms
VIN Plate Location
VIN Plate Location
Driver Side Inner Guard
Country of Origin
Country of Origin
Germany