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What engine does the BMW i8 use?

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AbigailAnn

07/25/25 2:43am

The BMW i8 is equipped with a 1.5L three-cylinder turbocharged engine. The BMW i8 is a plug-in hybrid sports car under the BMW brand. Taking the 2020 BMW i8 as an example, its body dimensions are: length 4689mm, width 1942mm, height 1282mm, with a wheelbase of 2800mm and a fuel tank capacity of 42L. The 2020 BMW i8 features an independent double-wishbone front suspension and a five-link independent rear suspension. It is powered by a 1.5L turbocharged engine, delivering a maximum horsepower of 231ps, a maximum power of 170kW, and a maximum torque of 320Nm, paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission.

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DelJayce

08/10/25 4:42pm

The engine used in the BMW i8 is quite interesting. It features a plug-in hybrid system, which includes a compact 1.5-liter three-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine paired with an electric motor, delivering a combined output of around 369 horsepower. In real-world driving, you can switch between pure electric mode for quiet city commutes and gasoline mode for that exhilarating push-back-in-the-seat feeling. I think BMW designed it this way to strike a balance between fuel efficiency and performance. For daily commutes, the electric drive is more than sufficient, saving a lot on fuel costs. On weekends, when you want to enjoy a thrilling drive, switching to the gasoline mode enables a 0-100 km/h acceleration in just over 4 seconds. This design inspiration comes from the innovation of the BMW i series, and future models may follow this path.

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