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2021 BMW i3
$44,450 - $51,500Starting MSRP
Fluid Black w/BMW i Frozen Blue Accent
Model Highlights
Fuel Economy
100 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 168-horsepower electric motor connected to the rear wheels via a single-speed transmission. The optional i3s model puts out 181 horsepower and 184 ft-lbs. of torque from a...
What’s new in the 2021 model?
The i3 carries over into 2021 essentially unchanged, though LED headlights are now standard across the lineup.
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Exterior
Fluid Black w/BMW i Frozen Blue Accent
Imperial Blue Metallic w/Frozen Gray Accent
Galvanic Gold Metallic w/Frozen Grey Met Highlight
Mineral Gray Metallic w/BMW i Frozen Blue Accent
Cashmere Silver Metallic w/BMW i Blue Accent
Cashmere Silver Metallic w/Highlight BMW i Blue
Capparis White w/BMW i Frozen Blue Accent
Specs
EPA Classification: Subcompact Cars
Gross Traction Battery Capacity (kWh): 42
Usable/net Traction Battery Capacity (kWh): 38
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 @ 4800
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): 100
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined: 30.998
Estimated Battery Range (mi): 126
Base Curb Weight (lbs): 3309
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): 62.1
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³): 15.1
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³): 36.9
Passenger Capacity: 4
Passenger Volume (ft³): 84
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 @ 4800, Automatic
Fuel Economy
This model has 4 different trims.
City
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Hwy
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Combined
100 MPG
Description
0.65 L/39.5 Cu.in. Range Extender, 181 @ 4800, Automatic
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