Car Buyer's Guide

BMW i8 Coupe eDrive

i12 · launched Apr 16 2015 · Coupe · CBU

No longer on sale — shown for reference

The BMW i8 Coupe eDrive is the entry of 2 i8 Coupe variants, priced at RM1,164,922.

BMW i8 Coupe eDrive

Colours — exterior

  • Crystal White Pearl
  • Ionic Silver Metallic
  • Protonic Blue Metallic
  • Sophisto Grey Metallic

Colours — interior

  • Giga Amido dash
  • Giga Amido seats
  • Giga Ivory White dash
  • Giga Ivory White seats
  • Mega Carum Spice Gray dash
  • Mega Carum Spice Gray seats
  • Tera Exclusive Dalbergia Brown dash
  • Tera Exclusive Dalbergia Brown seats

Powertrain

Engine Tech
12-valve, DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing
Capacity
1,499 cc
Horsepower
231 hp
Torque
320 Nm
Fuel
Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
Bore
82 mm
Compression Ratio
9.5
Number of Motors
2
Motor Horsepower
96 hp
Motor Torque
250 Nm
Battery Capacity
7.0 kWh
EV Range
37 km
Charging Rate (AC)
3.7 kW

Drivetrain

Transmission
Conventional Automatic
Transmission Name
Steptronic
Gears
6
Transmission Manufacturer
Aisin
Driveline
All Wheel Drive

Performance & Efficiency

0-100 km/h
4.4 seconds
Rated Economy
2.1 L/100 km
Top Speed
250 km/h
Co2
49 g/km

Dimensions

Length
4,689 mm
Width
1,942 mm
Height
1,298 mm
Wheelbase
2,800 mm
Weight
1,485 kg
Fuel Tank
32 litres
Doors
2
Seats
4
Boot Space
200 litres
Front Tyre
215/45R20
Rear Tyre
245/40R20
Factory Tyres
Bridgestone Potenza S001

Chassis

Assembly
Germany (CBU)
Front Suspension
Double Wishbones
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Front Wheels
20" W spoke style 470 Alloy
Rear Wheels
20" W spoke style 470 Alloy
Steering
Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Chassis Notes
Dynamic Damper Control (adaptive suspension)

Safety

Airbags
Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain
ABS/EBD
Stability Control
Alarm
Immobilizer
Seat Belts
4 Three-point
ISOFIX
Available on two rear passenger seats
Autonomous Braking System
Yes, Automatic light city braking (under 60 km/h)
Lane-keeping Assist
No
Collision Warning
Seatbelt Reminder
For All Seats

Lighting

Headlamps
Adaptive LED Projector with high beam assist
Taillamps
LED Combination
LED Daytime Running Lights
Front Foglamps
Rear Foglamps
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators

Cabin

Front Seats
Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function
Rear Seats
Two Seats
Front Air-con
Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control
Power Sockets
1 Front
Interior Lighting
Map Lights and Ambient Lights
Cup Holders
1 Front, 2 Rear
Audio
10.25" BMW Navigation system Professional, iDrive Touch controller, 16-speaker 600W Harman Kardon sound system

Comfort & access

Power Windows
Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch
Engine Start
Keyless Push Button
Locks
Keyless Operation
Folding Wing Mirrors
Parking Brake
Electronic

Driving aids

Auto Start/Stop
Auto Headlamps
Auto Wipers
Cruise Control
Active Cruise Control
Tiptronic
Paddle Shift
Hill Start Assist

Steering wheel

Steering Audio Control
Steering Tilt
Steering Telescopic
Electric Steering Adjustment

Parking & cameras

Parking Sensor Front
4 Sensors
Parking Sensor Rear
4 Sensors
Reverse Camera
Available, with Surround View Camera

Infotainment

Bluetooth
Navigation
Head-up Display
Instrument Cluster
Full LCD Monitor

Warranty

Warranty Mileage Manufacturer
Unlimited
Warranty Manufacturer
5 years
Warranty Notes
5-year/100,000 km free scheduled maintenance

eDrive FAQ

How much is the BMW i8 Coupe eDrive in Malaysia?

The BMW i8 Coupe eDrive was priced at RM1,164,922 OTR (Peninsular Malaysia, without insurance). It is no longer on sale.