2020 BMW i8 Specifications
Compare important 2020 BMW i8 technical specifications like exterior dimensions, ground clearance, wheelbase, interior space volume, engine's power as measured by horsepower and torque output, weight of the vehicle, towing & payload capacity or gas tank size to know the estimated mpg.
| Trims |
Base 2dr All-wheel Drive Coupe, Engine: 1.5L I-3 |
Base 2dr All-wheel Drive Roadster, Engine: 1.5L I-3 |
| Exterior length |
184.9 |
184.9 |
| Exterior body width |
76.5 |
76.5 |
| Exterior height |
50.8 |
50.7 |
| Horsepower |
228 hp |
228 hp |
| Torque |
236 lb-ft. |
236 lb-ft. |
| Curb weight |
3501 |
3671 |
| Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) |
4233 |
4189 |
| Wheelbase |
110.2 |
110.2 |
| Turning radius |
20.2 '' |
20.2 '' |
| Front legroom |
43.1 |
43.1 |
| Rear legroom |
28.2 |
N/A |
| Front headroom |
39 |
39 |
| Rear headroom |
32 |
N/A |
| Front shoulder room |
57 |
57 |
| Rear shoulder room |
50 |
N/A |
| Fuel tank |
11.1 gal. |
11.1 gal. |
| Payload |
712 lbs. |
503 lbs. |
2020 BMW i8 Interior Features
One of the most notable features of the i8, however, is its roomy interior. The 2020 BMW i8 comes with a variety of specs on the inside. You can find out more about these features in the chart below.
| Trims |
Base 2dr All-wheel Drive Coupe, Engine: 1.5L I-3 |
Base 2dr All-wheel Drive Roadster, Engine: 1.5L I-3 |
| Air conditioning, front |
dual zone automatic |
dual zone automatic |
| Air filter |
std |
std |
| Underseat ducts |
std |
N/A |
| Cargo concealed storage |
std |
N/A |
| Cargo tie downs |
std |
std |
| Clock |
in-dash |
in-dash |
| Cruise control |
std |
std |
| Cupholders |
front and rear |
front and rear |
| Gear shift knob trim |
leather/metal-look |
leather/metal-look |
| 12V DC power outlet |
2 |
2 |
| Overhead console |
mini |
mini |
| Floor console |
full |
full |
| Floor mats |
carpeted front and rear |
carpeted front and rear |
| Front windows |
power |
power |
| Rear windows |
fixed |
N/A |
| 1-touch window up |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
| 1-touch window down |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
| Programmable garage door opener |
std |
std |
| Instrumentation |
digital |
digital |
| Tachometer |
std |
std |
| Trip computer |
std |
std |
| Low fuel warning |
std |
std |
| Service interval warning |
std |
std |
| Exterior temperature display |
std |
std |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
| Rear window defogger |
std |
std |
| Rear view mirror |
auto-dimming day-night |
auto-dimming day-night |
| Remote trunk release |
power |
power |
| Retained accessory power |
std |
std |
| Seatback storage pockets |
2 |
N/A |
| Tilt-Wheel adjustable steering column |
std |
std |
| Steering wheel material |
leather/metal-look |
leather/metal-look |
| Cargo net |
std |
std |
| Air compressor |
std |
std |
| Head-up display |
std |
std |
2020 BMW i8 Exterior Features
Would you like to grasp the idea which 2020 BMW i8 trim level is better equipped with such little cool exterior features like fog lights, spoiler, mud flaps, sunroof, roof racks, running boards, etc? Check out the full list of these additional features below.
| Trims |
Base 2dr All-wheel Drive Coupe, Engine: 1.5L I-3 |
Base 2dr All-wheel Drive Roadster, Engine: 1.5L I-3 |
| Antenna |
window grid |
window grid |
| Body material |
composite/aluminum |
composite/aluminum |
| Paint |
metallic two-tone |
metallic two-tone |
| Grille trim |
black w/metal-look surround |
black w/metal-look surround |
| Door count |
2 doors |
2 doors |
| Rear cargo door |
trunk |
trunk |
| Tinted windows |
light |
light |
| Rear window type |
fixed |
power |
| Mirrors |
power remote driver, power remote w/tilt down passenger |
power remote driver, power remote w/tilt down passenger |
| Heated door mirrors |
std |
std |
| Spoiler |
lip |
lip |
| Wheels |
20 machined w/painted accents forged aluminum |
20 machined w/painted accents forged aluminum |
| Mirrors, auto dimming |
driver |
driver |
| Bodyside insert |
colored |
colored |
| Convertible top |
N/A |
power |
| Convertible roof glass rear window |
N/A |
std |
2020 BMW i8 Seats
The seats are one of the most important aspects of any car, and each 2020 BMW i8 trim level may have different seating options, so be sure to carefully compare the specifications. Some trims have leather upholstery, "memory", armrest, heated seats, and some have them only for the front passengers, while other provide them for the rear seats two.
| Trims |
Base 2dr All-wheel Drive Coupe, Engine: 1.5L I-3 |
Base 2dr All-wheel Drive Roadster, Engine: 1.5L I-3 |
| Front seat type |
bucket |
bucket |
| Standard seating |
4 |
2 |
| Front driver seat direction controls |
6-way power |
6-way power |
| Front passenger seat direction controls |
6-way power |
6-way power |
| Front armrests |
center |
center |
| Front head restraints |
fixed |
fixed |
| Heated front seats |
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
| Rear seats |
bucket |
N/A |
| Seat trim |
leather |
leather |
2020 BMW i8 Entertainment System
Some 2020 BMW i8 trim levels have a built-in DVD player, voice recognition, while others have a touch screen display, bluetooth compatibility, navigation system. There are also a variety of different audio options, so be sure to compare the trim levels carefully to find the one that best suits your needs.
| Trims |
Base 2dr All-wheel Drive Coupe, Engine: 1.5L I-3 |
Base 2dr All-wheel Drive Roadster, Engine: 1.5L I-3 |
| Radio |
SiriusXM FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan |
SiriusXM FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan |
| MP3 capability |
std |
std |
| Auxiliary input jack |
std |
std |
| Steering wheel audio controls |
std |
std |
| Voice recognition |
std |
std |
| Speakers |
12 harman/kardon |
11 harman/kardon |
| Amplifier |
360W |
360W |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume |
std |
std |
| Navigation system |
yes with voice activation |
yes with voice activation |
| 1st row LCD screen |
2 |
2 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility |
std |
std |
| Equalizer |
automatic |
automatic |
2020 BMW i8 Safety and Security Features
Each 2020 BMW i8 trim comes with a variety of safety and security features that will keep you and your family safe while on the road. Some of these features include airbags, traction control, stability control, side impact, panic alarm, blind spot sensors, parking assist, and more.
| Trims |
Base 2dr All-wheel Drive Coupe, Engine: 1.5L I-3 |
Base 2dr All-wheel Drive Roadster, Engine: 1.5L I-3 |
| Airbags, frontal |
driver and front passenger w/passenger front-impact cancellable |
driver and front passenger w/passenger front-impact cancellable |
| Airbags, side impact |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
| Airbags, side curtain |
curtain 1st and 2nd row |
N/A |
| Occupancy sensor |
std |
std |
| Traction control |
ABS and driveline |
ABS and driveline |
| Seatbelt pre-tensioners |
front and rear |
front and rear |
| Headlights |
LED low/high beam |
LED low/high beam |
| Exterior light control |
fully automatic |
fully automatic |
| Delay-off headlamps |
std |
std |
| Daytime running lights |
std |
std |
| Illuminated entry |
std |
std |
| Remote keyless entry |
keyfob (all doors) |
keyfob (all doors) |
| Keyless access system |
std |
std |
| Panic alarm |
std |
std |
| Door locks |
power with 2 stage unlock |
power with 2 stage unlock |
| Content theft deterrent alarm system |
std |
std |
| Ignition disable |
std |
std |
| Theft deterrent radio |
std |
std |
| Low tire pressure warning |
std |
std |
| Parking assist |
Park Distance Control |
Park Distance Control |
| Airbags, knee protection |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
| Lane departure warning |
Lane Departure Warning |
Lane Departure Warning |
| Blind spot sensor |
std |
std |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service |
BMW Assist eCall |
BMW Assist eCall |
| Stolen vehicle tracking |
std |
std |
2020 BMW i8 Mechanical Features
The 2020 BMW i8 will have different mechanical features depending on the trim level that you choose. Some of the other features that you may find in the higher-level trim levels include air suspension, brake assist, speed sensitive steering, an electronic limited slip differential, a performance exhaust system.
| Trims |
Base 2dr All-wheel Drive Coupe, Engine: 1.5L I-3 |
Base 2dr All-wheel Drive Roadster, Engine: 1.5L I-3 |
| Engine |
1.5L I-3 |
1.5L I-3 |
| Brakes |
4-wheel disc |
4-wheel disc |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) |
4-wheel |
4-wheel |
| Brake assist |
std |
std |
| Drive type |
all-wheel |
all-wheel |
| Exhaust |
stainless steel |
stainless steel |
| Steering |
rack and pinion |
rack and pinion |
| Speed sensitive steering |
Servotronic |
Servotronic |
| Suspension tuning |
regular |
regular |
| Front suspension type |
double wishbone |
double wishbone |
| Front anti-roll bar |
std |
std |
| Front shocks |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
| Front springs |
coil |
coil |
| Rear suspension type |
multi-link |
multi-link |
| Rear anti-roll bar |
std |
std |
| Rear shocks |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
| Rear springs |
coil |
coil |
| Electronic stability system |
std |
std |
| Sequential shift control |
std |
std |
| Transmission |
6-spd auto w/OD |
6-spd auto w/OD |
| Axle ratio |
3.68 |
3.68 |
| Turbocharger |
intercooled turbo |
intercooled turbo |
| Ride control |
Dynamic Damper Control |
Dynamic Damper Control |
| Adaptive suspension |
std |
std |
2020 BMW i8 Other Specs
In general, the 2020 BMW i8 lower-level trims will have fewer features. If you are looking for a vehicle that has all of the latest and greatest features, then you will want to choose one of the higher-level trim levels.
| Trims |
Base 2dr All-wheel Drive Coupe, Engine: 1.5L I-3 |
Base 2dr All-wheel Drive Roadster, Engine: 1.5L I-3 |
| Luggage capacity |
5.4 cu.ft. |
3.1 cu.ft. |
| Maximum cargo capacity |
5.4 cu.ft. |
3.1 cu.ft. |
| Base engine size |
1.5 liters |
1.5 liters |
| Base engine type |
I-3 |
I-3 |
| Horsepower rpm |
5,800 |
5,800 |
| Torque rpm |
3,700 |
3,700 |
| Driver information center |
std |
std |
| Lighting - glovebox |
std |
std |
| Lighting - map lights |
front |
front |
| Lighting - dome light |
fade |
fade |
| Lighting - cargo light |
std |
std |
| Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
| Engine - valvetrain |
DOHC |
DOHC |
| Warranty - Basic (mths/miles) |
48/50,000 |
48/50,000 |
| Warrranty - Powertrain (mths/miles) |
48/50,000 |
48/50,000 |
| Warranty - Corrosion perforation (mths/miles) |
144/unlimited |
144/unlimited |
| Warranty - Roadside assistance (mths/miles) |
48/unlimited |
48/unlimited |
| Warranty - Maintenance (mths/miles) |
36/36,000 |
36/36,000 |
| Windshield wipers - front |
variable intermittent |
variable intermittent |
| Windshield wipers - rain sensing |
std |
std |
| Tires - front |
P215/45YR20.0 BSW summer performance |
P215/45YR20.0 BSW summer performance |
| Tires - rear |
245/40YR20 |
245/40YR20 |
