2015 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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The 2015 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 | $136,500 ($187,184 *) |
| 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
Tested, but no star ratings were published (2015 BMW I8 2 DR AWD).
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2015 BMW I8. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Dec 28, 2015 · ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 i8 vehicles manufactured May 29, 2015, to June 5, 2015. Improperly drilled holes within the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) hydraulic unit may restrict one or more pistons impairing the DSC functions, including braking.
Consequence: Impaired DSC functionality may negatively impact vehicle handling and braking and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the DSC hydraulic unit, and replace if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 8, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 15V882000
5 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2015 BMW I8
Owner Complaints
5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2015 BMW I8. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 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 2015 BMW I8. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.