2014 BMW i8 i8
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- Photo: BMW i8 (front) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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- Photo: 2019 BMW i8 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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- Photo: BMW i8 (rear) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2014 BMW i8 i8 is a 228-hp 1.5-liter with an aisin f21-360 6-speed automatic + 2-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. It is rated at 28 mpg combined.
It makes 228 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 236 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 28 mpg city and 29 mpg highway (28 mpg combined).
The i8 measures 184.9 inches long on a 110.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,455 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Hybrid |
| Price | |
| MSRP with Destination | $136,625 ($187,592 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | B38K15A0 (gas) + hybrid synchronous electric motor |
| Displacement | 1.5 L |
| Horsepower | 228 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
| Torque | 236 lb-ft @ 3700 rpm (gas) / 184 lb-ft (electric) rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 12-valve turbocharged inline-3 (gas engine) + front electric motor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | AWD (through-the-road hybrid: rear gas / front electric) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | AISIN F21-360 6-speed automatic (rear) + 2-speed automatic (front electric motor) |
| Final Drive | 4.459 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 28 MPG |
| Highway | 29 MPG |
| Combined | 28 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 11.1 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Tires Front | 215/45R20 |
| Tires Rear | 245/40R20 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 184.9 in |
| Width | 76.5 in |
| Height | 50.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 4.7 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,455 lbs |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2014 BMW I8. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Oct 27, 2014 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 i8 vehicles manufactured from May 16, 2014, to September 16, 2014. A bolt used to attach a ground cable between the tank and the vehicle chassis may not have been properly welded during manufacturing.
Consequence: An inadequate weld of the bolt to the fuel tank could cause a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fuel leak could lead to a fire.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank if necessary, free of charge. The recall began in November 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
NHTSA campaign 14V674000
1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 2014 BMW I8
Owner Complaints
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 2014 BMW I8. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Suspension | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2014 BMW I8. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.