The Coupe version of the i8 model has a 1499 cc (91.4 ci) 12 valve Straight 3 Turbo Petrol Electric Hybrid engine.
This particular BMW i8 1.5 Turbo Hybrid has a 6 speed / Auto gearbox with the power being delivered through it's RWD system.
The i8's 1499 cc (91.4 ci) engine reaches its peak power of 228 bhp (170 kW) @ 3000 rpm.
The BMW i8 produces torque measuring 236 lb-ft (319.9 Nm) @ 3700 rpm.
The i8 weighs around 1490 kg (3284 lb). Power to weight can be calculated at 153.0 bhp per metric ton or alternatively as 158.3 lb-ft of torque per ton.
The BMW i8 1.5 Turbo Hybrid - [2013] has a top speed of 155 mph (249.4 kph)
This i8 accelerates 0-60mph (96.6 kph) in 4.30 seconds or 0-100kph in 4.4s and can achieve an estimated 1/4 mile drag time in 14.55 seconds with a trap speed of 88.5 mph.
BMW 8 Series M8 Coupe 4.4 V8 Turbo F92
Engine: Turbo Petrol | 4395cc 32v V8
Top Speed: 155 mph
0-60mph: 3.20 seconds
Aston-Martin DB2 2.6L
Engine: Naturally Aspirated Petrol | 2580cc 12v St6
Top Speed: 177.0 kph
0-100kph: 12.8 seconds