2020 BMW i8 Coupe
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- Photo: BMW i8 (front) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW i8 avant (24375855022) by Zytonits, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2019 BMW i8 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2016 BMW i8 3 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW i8 (rear) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2020 BMW i8 Coupe is a 228-hp 1.5-liter coupe with a 6-speed steptronic automatic + 2-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. It is rated at 27 mpg combined.
It makes 228 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 26 mpg city and 29 mpg highway (27 mpg combined).
The i8 measures 184.6 inches long on a 110.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,381 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Hybrid |
| Price | |
| MSRP with Destination | $148,495 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | B38K15A0 (gas) + hybrid synchronous electric motor |
| Displacement | 1.5 L |
| Horsepower | 228 hp |
| Torque | 236 lb-ft |
| 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 | 6-speed Steptronic automatic (rear) + 2-speed automatic (front electric motor) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 26 MPG |
| Highway | 29 MPG |
| Combined | 27 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 11.1 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Tires Front | 215/45R20 |
| Tires Rear | 245/40R20 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 184.6 in |
| Width | 76.5 in |
| Height | 50.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 5.4 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,381 lbs |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Tested, but no star ratings were published (2020 BMW i8 2 DR AWD).
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2020 BMW I8. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Sep 30, 2020 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 530e iPerformance and X3 xDrive30e and MINI Cooper Countryman All4 SE, 2020 BMW i8, and 2021 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le xDrive and X5 xDrive45e vehicles. Debris may have entered one or more of the hybrid battery cells during their production.
Consequence: The debris could result in a short-circuit, increasing the risk of fire or injury.
Remedy: BMW will inspect and, if necessary, replace the battery module free of charge. The remedy is currently being developed. Until the remedy is completed, drivers are instructed to not charge their vehicles. Drivers are instructed to not drive in manual mode, sport mode, and to not use the shift paddles. Owners were notified of the safety risk October 23, 2020. The recall began November 24, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 20V601000
1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 2020 BMW I8
Owner Complaints
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 2020 BMW I8. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 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 2020 BMW I8. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.