These are standard specifications for the 2017 BMW i8, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
6 Automatic with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 2014 - |
| Weight : | 3455 lbs | 1567.162 kg |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 4.2 seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 155 mph | 249.395 km/h (limited) |
| Coefficient of Drag : | 0.26 |
Engine & Transmission
6 Automatic with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters
Handling
Recall
| Component | AIR BAGS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Mfr Report Date | 20161101 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 16V914000 |
| Summary | 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. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Data updated January 2023
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2017 BMW i8?
Q: How fast is the 2017 BMW i8? A: The 2017 BMW i8 has a top speed of 155 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2017 BMW i8? A: The 2017 BMW i8 has a wheelbase size of 110.20 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2017 BMW i8? A: The 2017 BMW i8 has a length of 184.90 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2017 BMW i8? A: The 2017 BMW i8 has a width of 76.50 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2017 BMW i8? A: The 2017 BMW i8 was a Coupe.Q: What transmission did the 2017 BMW i8 have? A: The 2017 BMW i8 had a 6 speed Automatic with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters gearbox.