SuperCharged presenter Nicki Shields BMW i8 safety car for a spin – Video
SuperCharged presenter Nicki Shields and Formula E driver Lucas di Grassi take to the Buenos Aires street circuit in the sport’s official safety car.
PRICE AS TESTED:$148,250 (base price: $137,450)
ENGINE TYPE:turbocharged and intercooled inline-3, aluminum block and head; permanent-magnet synchronous AC
ENGINE AND MID MOTOR:
Displacement: 91 cu in, 1499 cc
Combined Power: 228 hp @ 5800 rpm
Combined Torque: 236 lb-ft @ 3700 rpm
FRONT MOTOR:
Power: 129 hp @ 4900 rpm
Torque: 184 lb-ft @ 0 rpm
TOTAL SYSTEM POWER:357 hp
Total System Torque:420 lb-ft
FRONT TRANSMISSION:2-speed automatic
MID TRANSMISSION: 6-speed automatic with manual shifting mode
DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 110.2 in
Length: 184.9 in
Width: 76.5 in Height:50.8 in
SAE interior volume: F:55 cu ft R: 26 cu ft
Trunk: 5 cu ft
Curb weight: 3394 lb
C/D TEST RESULTS (HYBRID/ELECTRIC):
Zero to 60 mph: 3.6/9.2 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 9.0/- sec
Zero to 150 mph: 24.6/- sec
Rolling start, 5-60 mph: 4.6 sec
Top gear, 30-50 mph: 2.6 sec
Top gear, 50-70 mph: 3.1 sec
Standing ΒΌ-mile: 12.1 sec @ 116 mph/ 17.2 sec @ 74 mph
Top speed (gov limited): 155/75 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 166 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.93 g
FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA city/highway driving: 28/29 mpg
EPA electricity combined: 76 MPGe
EPA electric range: 15 mi
C/D observed: 26 mpg