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2018 BMW i3
$44,450 - $51,500Starting MSRP
Fluid Black w/BMW i Frozen Blue Accent
Model Highlights
Fuel Economy
109 MPG Comb.
Transmission
Automatic
Body Type
Hatchback, Sedan
Seatings
4 Seats
Overview
The BMW i3 is BMW's first modern electric car. Powering base models is a 170-horsepower electric motor connected to the rear wheels via a single-speed transmission. The new i3s model puts out 184 horsepower and 184 lb-feet of torque from a 32-kWh...
What’s new in the 2018 model?
For 2018 BMW has introduced an i3 "s" model into the mix. The i3s is the more powerful and sporty version of the i3. Like the standard i3, it's ava...
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Exterior
Fluid Black w/BMW i Frozen Blue Accent
Imperial Blue Metallic w/Frozen Gray Accent
Protonic Blue Metallic w/Frozen Gray Accent
Mineral Gray Metallic w/BMW i Frozen Blue Accent
Melbourne Red Metallic w/Frozen Gray Accent
Capparis White w/BMW i Frozen Blue Accent
Specs
EPA Classification: Subcompact Cars
Gross Traction Battery Capacity (kWh): 33
Usable/net Traction Battery Capacity (kWh): 27
Engine Order Code:
Engine Type: Electric/Gas
Displacement: 0.65 L/39.5 Cu.in. Range Extender
Fuel System: Sequential MPI (injection)
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 181
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 199
Drivetrain: Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code:
Trans Type: 1
Trans Description Cont.: Automatic
Trans Description Cont. Again:
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 9.70
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 109
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined: 35.002
Estimated Battery Range (mi): 97
Base Curb Weight (lbs): 3278
Suspension Type - Front: Strut
Suspension Type - Rear: Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): Multi-Link
Brake Type: 4-Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
Front Tire Order Code:
Rear Tire Order Code:
Spare Tire Order Code:
Front Tire Size: P175/55TR20
Rear Tire Size: P195/50TR20
Spare Tire Size:
Front Wheel Size (in): 20 X 5.5
Rear Wheel Size (in): 20 X 6
Spare Wheel Size (in):
Front Wheel Material: Forged Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Forged Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material:
Steering Type: Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 33.8
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 2.3
Wheelbase (in): 101.2
Length, Overall (in): 158.1
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 70.5
Height, Overall (in): 62.6
Track Width, Front (in): 62.7
Track Width, Rear (in): 62.4
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³): 15.1
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³): 36.9
Passenger Capacity: 4
Front Head Room (in): 39.6
Front Leg Room (in): 40.5
Front Shoulder Room (in): 53.6
Second Head Room (in): 37.2
Second Leg Room (in): 31.9
Second Shoulder Room (in): 49.2
Vehicle Name: BMW i3
Body Style: Hatchback
Pricing
This model has 4 different trims.
MSRP
$51,500
Invoice
$48,395
Description
0.65 L/39.5 Cu.in. Range Extender, 181, Automatic
Fuel Economy
This model has 4 different trims.
City
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Hwy
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Combined
109 MPG
Description
0.65 L/39.5 Cu.in. Range Extender, 181, Automatic
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