Overview
Armed with a 1.5L turbocharged 3-cylinder engine and an 11.6 kWh battery, fused to a six-speed automatic transmission while the electric motor is coupled to a two-speed gearbox, the 2019 BMW i8 Coupe makes 369 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque. Standalone, the engine makes 228 horsepower while the electric motor manages 141 horsepower. This powertrain helps the 2019 BMW i8 cover 0-60 in 4.5 seconds. You can drive the BMW i8 for 18 miles on the electric system alone, making it good for a small trip in the city. Combined, the BMW i8 achieves an impressive 69 MPGe combined while getting 27 mpg from the traditional engine alone. With a base price of MSRP $148,495, the BMW i8 makes a formidable competitor in the midsize coupe segment and indirectly competes with the Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in hybrid in terms of the powertrain type however with a significant price difference.
