2017 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 2017 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 | $143,400 |
| 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 2017 BMW I8. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Dec 20, 2016 · AIR BAGS
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, Mini 4-Door Cooper, Cooper S, Mini 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and 2016 BMW 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, M5 and 535d vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat- mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
Consequence: If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 16V914000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2017 BMW I8. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.