BMW i8 Coupe
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BMW i8 Coupe Price List (Variants)
The 2024 - 2025 BMW i8 Coupe is offered in 1 variants - which is offered at a price of RM 1,408,800, the base model of i8-coupe is 2019 BMW i8 Coupe eDrive which is at a price of RM 1,408,800.
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BMW i8 Coupe Reviews
Overview
BMW i8 Coupe – Overview
The BMW i8 Coupe is a plug-in hybrid sports car debuted at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. The BMW i8 Coupe has a futuristic design that resembles the theme of an electric sports car. The BMW i8 Coupe is a 2+2-seater car and is packed with a 11.6 kWh battery pack. Light materials such as carbon-fiber and aluminium are mainly used to build the body and chassis of the BMW i8 Coupe to offset the battery weight. The competitors of the BMW i8 Coupe are Mercedes-Benz AMG GT and Lexus LC.
Exterior
BMW i8 Coupe – Exterior
The BMW i8 Coupe certainly looks futuristic from the outside. The body is made from carbon reinforced plastic and aluminium to keep the BMW i8 Coupe lightweight. The BMW i8 Coupe has unique body lines and scoop lines that not only look futuristic but they improve aerodynamics of the BMW i8 Coupe. The BMW i8 Coupe has butterfly doors.
With the light yet strong materials, the BMW i8 Coupe only weighs about 1,539 kg
| Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,696 mm | |
| Width | 1,943 mm | |
| Height | 1,290 mm | |
| Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | |
Interior
BMW i8 Coupe - Interior
On the inside, the BMW i8 Coupe has a Drycarbon interior trim, a three spoke multifunctional steering wheel and ceramic surround for the gear lever and ceramic bezel for the iDrive controller. Some of the panels in the BMW i8 Coupe are made from recycled plastics. You will still find plenty of leather around the dashboard, door panels, steering wheel and the seats that make the BMW i8 Coupe a premium touch. The BMW i8 Coupe trunk space is only 154 liters.
Features
BMW i8 Coupe - Features
Safety
The BMW i8 Coupe has standard safety features such as the Anti-Lock Brakes, Electronic Stability Control, Side Impact Beams, Active Blind Spot Detection, Lane Departure Warning and airbags.Infotainment
The BMW i8 Coupe has a 8.8 inch display that supports Apple CarPlay controlled by the iDrive system and a 600 Watt Harman Kardon surround sound system.Powertrain
BMW i8 Coupe - Powertrain
Engine
The BMW i8 Coupe has a 1.5 liter BMW TwinPower Turbo three-cylinder petrol engine that produces 228 horsepower and 320 Nm of torque. The electric motor in the BMW i8 Coupe produces 141 horsepower making the total output of 369 horsepower.Transmission
The petrol engine of the BMW i8 Coupe is paired with a six speed Steptronic automatic transmission while the electric motor is paired with a two speed automatic gearbox.Chassis
The BMW i8 Coupe has a lightweight chassis that is mainly made from aluminium.Drivetrain
The petrol engine and transmission setup in the BMW i8 Coupe sends power to the rear wheels. The electric motor setup, on the other hand sends power to the front wheels.Driving Performance
BMW i8 Coupe - Driving Performance
From standstill to 100 kilometers per hour, the BMW i8 Coupe takes about 4.4 seconds. The BMW i8 Coupe has a limited top speed of 250 km/h. The BMW i8 Coupe is capable of reaching a top speed 120 km/h in pure electric mode.Ride Comfort
BMW i8 Coupe - Ride Comfort
The BMW i8 Coupe is a sports car but still the ride is reasonably comfort. The BMW i8 Coupe drives more like a GT car than a sports car. The positioning of the motor and engine over the axles resulted in 50-50 weight distribution makes the BMW i8 Coupe impressive in cornering.Fuel Consumption
BMW i8 Coupe - Fuel Consumption
The hybrid system in the BMW i8 Coupe has a rated fuel consumption of 1.8 liters/100 km. The BMW i8 Coupe can do 55 km of distance solely on electric.BMW i8 Coupe – Charging Time
It takes about 4.5 hours to fully charge the BMW i8 Coupe’s battery pack on standard 10 A, 230 V domestic power socket whereas a dedicated 3.7 kW, 16 A, 230 V iWallbox can get it done in 3 hours.Conclusion
BMW i8 Coupe - Conclusion
The BMW i8 Coupe might not be as powerful as the competitors but most of the people who are going to buy the BMW i8 Coupe are most likely to live in the city. The BMW i8 Coupe with an electric powered motor and a futuristic look is going to perform extremely well in the city.The fuel consumption of new 2024 BMW i8 Coupe in Malaysia is 1.8 litres per 100 km,andthe manufacturers claimed fuel consumption of 2019 BMW i8 Coupe eDrive is 1.8 litres per 100 km.
| Fuel Type | Transmission | Fuel Consumption |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol Hybrid(1499cc) | AT | 1.8 L/100km |
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What is the Front/Rear Curtain Airbags of BMW i8 Coupe?
Here are the Front/Rear Curtain Airbags and variants of BMW i8 Coupe:
| Variants | 2019 BMW i8 Coupe eDrive |
| Front/Rear Curtain Airbags | Y/Y |
What is the ABS/EBD of BMW i8 Coupe?
Here are the ABS/EBD and variants of BMW i8 Coupe:
| Variants | 2019 BMW i8 Coupe eDrive |
| ABS/EBD | Y |
What is the Paddle Shift of BMW i8 Coupe?
Here are the Paddle Shift and variants of BMW i8 Coupe:
| Variants | 2019 BMW i8 Coupe eDrive |
| Paddle Shift | Y |