- The sports car of the future – now available in two body variants.
New BMW i8 Roadster and new BMW i8 Coupe are under starter’s orders.
Both plug-in hybrid models feature further developed BMW eDrive
technology, enabling longer range and more time in pure-electric
mode. World premiere of the BMW i8 Roadster at the Los Angeles Auto
Show in December 2017, market launch from May 2018. - New BMW i8 Roadster represents an innovative expression of
freedom: Open-top motoring in an uncompromisingly sporty two-seater,
pressing the eDrive button enables virtually silent and locally
emission-free driving at up to 120 km/h. Emotionally powerful
exterior design with an elegantly dynamic, stretched silhouette;
visually lower centre of gravity. - Unique LifeDrive vehicle architecture and BMW i form language
carried over into a captivating roadster concept. Model-specific
body strengthening elements and gullwing doors feature the signature
lightweight construction of BMW i models; windscreen frame also made
from carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP). Inherent weight penalty
of the new BMW i8 Roadster over the new BMW i8 Coupe limited to
approximately 60 kilograms. - High-quality soft-top covers a large area and has a unique
mechanism. All-electric roof opens and closes very quietly – at the
touch of a button – in 15 seconds and while travelling at up to
50 km/h. Soft-top stows away in a space-saving perpendicular
position, creating around 100 litres of additional storage space
behind the seats. - Plug-in hybrid drive system with rigorously optimised BMW eDrive
technology. Cell capacity of the lithium-ion high-voltage battery up
from 20 to 34 Ah, gross energy capacity up from 7.1 to 11.6 kWh.
Electric motor with max. output raised by 9 kW/12 hp to
105 kW/143 hp. Enhanced dynamics and markedly increased scope for
locally emission-free driving. Driving with the electric motor alone
is possible at up to 105 km/h (previously 70 km/h). Pressing the
eDrive button pushes the pure-electric driving threshold up to
120 km/h. Electric range: 53 kilometres/33 miles* (BMW i8 Roadster),
55 kilometres/34 miles* (BMW i8 Coupe). - Three-cylinder petrol engine has an unchanged output of
170 kW/231 hp. Engine acoustics and emissions optimised with
integrated particulate filter. Combined petrol consumption: 2.1
l/100 km * (BMW i8 Roadster), 1.9 l/100 km* (BMW i8 Coupe), CO2
emissions from petrol: 46 g/km* (BMW i8 Roadster), 42 g/km* (BMW i8 Coupe). - New BMW i8 Roadster has model-specific tuning for the springs,
damping and Dynamic Stability Control. Both models come as standard
with Dynamic Damper Control. - New BMW i8 Roadster fitted as standard with exclusive 20-inch
light-alloy wheels in double-spoke design. Each wheel weighs approx.
one kilogram less than the lightest rim previously available. - New E-Copper metallic and Donington Grey metallic exterior paint
finishes for the BMW i8 Roadster and BMW i8 Coupe. Carpo interior
design is standard on both models, for the BMW i8 Roadster
exclusively in Ivory White/Black and for the BMW i8 Coupe in Ivory
White. New optional Accaro interior trim in Amido/E-Copper.
Model-specific “Roadster”/“Coupe” lettering on the C-pillars. - Standard specification for both models comprises the Navigation
system Professional, BMW Display Key, Driving Assistant incl.
Surround View, and a mode 2 charging cable. Tile-based menu design
in Control Display, with live mode. Options include BMW Head‑Up
Display with model-specific content, non-dazzling BMW Laserlight
with BMW Selective Beam, and acoustic pedestrian warning. - ConnectedDrive Services come as standard. BMW Connected personal
mobility assistant enables extensive connectivity between the car
and the customer’s digital lifestyle. New digital services include
intelligent route planning (complete with refuelling stops at a
charging station or filling station), sharing of the current trip
status and highly personalised in-car displays.
Model variants from launch:
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BMW i8 Roadster: BMW eDrive technology with hybrid
synchronous electric motor, max. output: 105 kW/143 hp, max. torque:
250 Nm (184 lb-ft). Three-cylinder petrol engine with BMW TwinPower
Turbo technology, capacity: 1,499 cc, output: 170 kW/231 hp,
max. torque: 320 Nm (236 lb ft). Hybrid-specific all-wheel drive,
combustion engine driving the rear wheels, electric motor driving
the front wheels. Acceleration [0 – 100 km/h]: 4.6 seconds, top
speed: 250 km/h. Electric power consumption, combined*:
14.5 kWh/100 km, petrol consumption, combined*: 2.1 l/100 km, CO2
emissions, combined*: 46 g/km. Electric range: 53 km (33 miles)*. -
BMW i8 Coupe: BMW eDrive technology with hybrid
synchronous electric motor, max. output: 105 kW/143 hp, max. torque:
250 Nm (184 lb-ft). Three-cylinder petrol engine with BMW TwinPower
Turbo technology, capacity: 1,499 cc, output: 170 kW/231 hp,
max. torque: 320 Nm (236 lb-ft). Hybrid-specific all-wheel drive,
combustion engine driving the rear wheels, electric motor driving
the front wheels. Acceleration [0 – 100 km/h]: 4.4 seconds, top
speed: 250 km/h. Electric power consumption, combined*:
14.0 kWh/100 km, petrol consumption, combined*: 1.9 l/100 km, CO2
emissions, combined*: 42 g/km. Electric range: 55 km (34 miles)*.
All figures relating to performance, consumption, emissions and range
are provisional.
*The fuel consumption, CO2 emissions, power consumption and operating
range figures were determined according to the European Regulation
(EC) 715/2007 in the version applicable. The figures refer to a
vehicle with basic configuration in Germany and the range shown
considers the different sizes of the selected wheels/tyres and the
selected items of optional equipment.
The values are already based on the new WLTP test cycle and are
translated back into NEDC-equivalent values in order to ensure
comparability between the vehicles. [With respect to these vehicles,
for vehicle-related taxes or other duties based (at least inter alia)
on CO2 emissions, the CO2 values may differ from the values stated
here (depending on national legislation).]
The CO2 efficiency specifications are determined according to
Directive 1999/94/EC and the latest version of the Pkw-EnVKV, and
based (for classification) on the fuel consumption and CO2 values as
per the NEDC cycle.
Further information on official fuel consumption figures and specific
CO2 emission values of new passenger cars is included in the following
guideline: ‘Leitfaden über den Kraftstoffverbrauch, die CO2-Emissionen
und den Stromverbrauch neuer Personenkraftwagen’ (Guideline for fuel
consumption, CO2 emissions and electric power consumption of new
passenger cars), which can be obtained free of charge from all
dealerships and at https://www.dat.de/en/offers/publications/guideline-for-fuel-consumption.html.