2019 BMW i8 Coupe $1,459/mo Lease
| Base INVOICE | $137,675.00 |
| Base MSRP | $147,500.00 |
| Lease Price (Per Month) | $1,459.00 |
| Downpayment | $3,000.00 |
| Residual | $86,127.10 |
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| MECHANICAL |
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| Engine: 1.5L DOHC Turbo 3-Cylinder |
| Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic |
| Engine Auto Stop-Start Feature |
| Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode and Sequential Shift Control w/Steering Wheel Controls |
| Part-Time All-Wheel Drive |
| 3.68 Axle Ratio |
| Hybrid Electric Motor |
| Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers |
| Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars |
| Automatic w/Driver Control Ride Control Adaptive Suspension |
| Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering |
| 11.1 Gal. Fuel Tank |
| Single Stainless Steel Exhaust |
| Double Wishbone Front Suspension w/Coil Springs |
| Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs |
| Regenerative 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front And Rear Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake |
| Lithium Ion Traction Battery w/3.3 kW Onboard Charger and 2 Hrs Charge Time @ 220/240V |
| EXTERIOR |
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| Wheels: 20" x 7.5" Fr & 20" x 8.5" Rr Bi-color -inc: Style 516, BMW i light alloy radial-spoke |
| Tires: 215/45 R20 Front & 245/40 R20 Rear Mixed |
| Spare Tire Mobility Kit |
| Metallic Paint |
| Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent |
| Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent and Colored Bumper Insert |
| Colored Bodyside Insert |
| Black Side Windows Trim |
| Black Power Heated Auto Dimming Side Mirrors w/Power Folding and Turn Signal Indicator |
| Fixed Rear Window w/Defroster |
| Light Tinted Glass |
| Speed Sensitive Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers w/Heated Jets |
| Composite/Aluminum Panels |
| Black Grille w/Metal-Look Surround |
| Trunk Rear Cargo Access |
| Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks |
| Fully Automatic Projector Beam Led Low/High Beam Auto-Leveling Auto High-Beam Daytime Running Lights Preference Setting Headlamps w/Delay-Off |
| Perimeter/Approach Lights |
| LED Brakelights |
| ENTERTAINMENT |
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| Radio: Multicast FM Stereo w/HD -inc: Apple CarPlay Compatibility |
| Radio w/Seek-Scan, MP3 Player, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Aux Audio Input Jack, Steering Wheel Controls, Voice Activation, Radio Data System, External Memory Control and 20 Gb Gracenote Internal Memory |
| 12 Speakers |
| 360w Regular Amplifier |
| Automatic Equalizer |
| Audio Theft Deterrent |
| Digital Signal Processor |
| Window Grid Diversity Antenna |
| SiriusXM Sat. Radio w/1 Yr All Access Subscription |
| harman/kardon Premium Sound System |
| Enhanced USB & Bluetooth w/Smartphone Integration |
| 2 LCD Monitors In The Front |
| Real-Time Traffic Display |
| INTERIOR |
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| Heated Front Seats |
| 6-Way Driver Seat -inc: Manual Rear Seat Easy Entry |
| 6-Way Passenger Seat -inc: Manual Rear Seat Easy Entry |
| Bucket Front Facing Rear Seat |
| Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column |
| Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Tachometer, Traction Battery Level, Power/Regen, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer |
| Fixed Rear Windows |
| BMW Online Selective Service Internet Access |
| Electric Seat Adjustment |
| Sport Leather/Metal-Look Steering Wheel |
| Front Cupholder |
| Rear Cupholder |
| Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start |
| Interior Lock Disable |
| Valet Function |
| Power Fuel Flap Locking Type |
| Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button |
| Remote Releases -Inc: Power Cargo Access |
| Garage Door Transmitter |
| Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls |
| Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning |
| HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Residual Heat Recirculation |
| Illuminated Locking Glove Box |
| Driver Foot Rest |
| Interior Trim -inc: Carbon Fiber/Leather Instrument Panel Insert, Carbon Fiber Door Panel Insert, Carbon Fiber Console Insert, Metal-Look Interior Accents and Leather Upholstered Dashboard |
| Full Cloth Headliner |
| Leather Door Trim Insert |
| Leather/Metal-Look Gear Shift Knob |
| Full Perforated Leather Upholstery |
| Day-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror |
| Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination |
| Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console, Rear Console w/Storage and 2 12V DC Power Outlets |
| Front Map Lights |
| Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting |
| Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats |
| Carpet Floor Trim and Carpet Trunk Lid/Rear Cargo Door Trim |
| Cargo Area Concealed Storage |
| Cargo Net |
| Folding Cargo Cover |
| Cargo Features -inc: Spare Tire Mobility Kit |
| Cargo Space Lights |
| FOB Controls -inc: Trunk/Hatch/Tailgate and Windows |
| Tracker System |
| Smart Device Integration |
| Navigation System |
| Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver And Passenger 1-Touch Up/Down |
| Delayed Accessory Power |
| Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature |
| Systems Monitor |
| Head-Up Display |
| Redundant Digital Speedometer |
| Trip Computer |
| Outside Temp Gauge |
| Digital Display |
| Fixed Front Head Restraints |
| Front Center Armrest |
| 2 Seatback Storage Pockets |
| Perimeter Alarm |
| Engine Immobilizer |
| 2 12V DC Power Outlets |
| Air Filtration |
| SAFETY |
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| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) |
| ABS And Driveline Traction Control |
| Side Impact Beams |
| Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags |
| BMW Assist eCall Emergency Sos |
| Park Distance Control Front And Rear Parking Sensors |
| Active Blind Spot Detection Blind Spot Sensor |
| Frontal Collision Warning w/City Collision Mitigation and Cross-Traffic Alert Rear |
| Lane Departure Warning |
| Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning |
| Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags w/Passenger Off Switch |
| Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags |
| Airbag Occupancy Sensor |
| Driver And Passenger Knee Airbag |
| Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Pretensioners |
| Surround View Back-Up Camera |
| Front Camera |
| Left Side Camera |
| Right Side Camera |
| EMISSIONS | |
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| Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year | N/A |
| EPA Greenhouse Gas Score | N/A |
| TRANSMISSION | |
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| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive |
| Trans Order Code | |
| Trans Type | 6 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 4.46 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.51 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.56 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.14 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.85 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.67 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.19 |
| Clutch Size (in) | N/A |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.68 |
| VEHICLE | |
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| EPA Classification | Subcompact Cars |
| INTERIOR DIMENSIONS | |
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| Passenger Capacity | 4 |
| Passenger Volume (ft) | 81 |
| Front Head Room (in) | 38.7 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 43.1 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 56.7 |
| Front Hip Room (in) | N/A |
| Second Head Room (in) | 32.4 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 28.2 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 49.6 |
| Second Hip Room (in) | N/A |
| WEIGHT INFORMATION | |
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| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 3501 |
| MILEAGE | |
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| EPA Fuel Economy Est — Hwy (MPG) | N/A |
| Cruising Range — City (mi) | N/A |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est — City (MPG) | N/A |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) | 27 |
| Cruising Range — Hwy (mi) | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent — City | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent — Hwy | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent — Combined | 69 |
| Battery Range (mi) | 18 |
| TRAILERING | |
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| Dead Weight Hitch — Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) | N/A |
| Dead Weight Hitch — Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) | N/A |
| Wt Distributing Hitch — Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) | N/A |
| Wt Distributing Hitch — Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) | N/A |
| ENGINE | |
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| Engine Order Code | |
| Engine Type | Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-3 |
| Displacement | 1.5 L/91 |
| Fuel System | Gasoline Direct Injection |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 369 @ 5800 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 420 |
| ELECTRICAL | |
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| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0 F (Primary) | N/A |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | N/A |
| COOLING SYSTEM | |
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| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) | N/A |
| SUSPENSION | |
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| Suspension Type — Front | Double Wishbone |
| Suspension Type — Rear | Multi-Link |
| Suspension Type — Front (Cont.) | Double Wishbone |
| Suspension Type — Rear (Cont.) | Multi-Link |
| Shock Absorber Diameter — Front (mm) | N/A |
| Shock Absorber Diameter — Rear (mm) | N/A |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter — Front (in) | N/A |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter — Rear (in) | N/A |
| TIRES | |
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| Front Tire Order Code | |
| Rear Tire Order Code | |
| Spare Tire Order Code | |
| Front Tire Size | P215/45YR20 |
| Rear Tire Size | P245/40YR20 |
| Spare Tire Size | |
| WHEELS | |
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| Front Wheel Size (in) | 20 X 7.5 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) | 20 X 8.5 |
| Spare Wheel Size (in) | |
| Front Wheel Material | Forged Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Material | Forged Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Material | |
| STEERING | |
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| Steering Type | Rack-Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | N/A |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | N/A |
| Turning Diameter — Curb to Curb (ft) | 40.4 |
| Turning Diameter — Wall to Wall (ft) | N/A |
| BRAKES | |
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| Brake Type | 4-Wheel Disc |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Disc — Front | Yes |
| Disc — Rear | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 13.4 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 13 |
| Drum — Rear | |
| Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) | |
| FUEL TANK | |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 11.1 |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | N/A |
| EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS | |
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| Wheelbase (in) | 110.2 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 184.9 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 76.5 |
| Height, Overall (in) | 50.8 |
| Track Width, Front (in) | 64.7 |
| Track Width, Rear (in) | 67.8 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | N/A |
| Liftover Height (in) | N/A |
| CARGO AREA DIMENSIONS | |
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| Trunk Volume (ft) | 5.4 |
VALUE WRITEUP
The i8 is the perfect blend of BMW's never-ending quest to build the "Ultimate Driving Machine" and its full embrace of the technologies of tomorrow. A gas-electric hybrid with few peers, the i8 offers world-beating performance and top-level luxury in an exotic package that sips fuel and promises to stand out from the crowd for a long time.
PROS
Strong design; technological innovation; excellent fuel economy with intense performance characteristics
MODEL HIGHLIGHTS
BMW has always been a pioneer in performance cars. With the i8, the Bavarian carmaker takes performance to another level. The i8 is a sports car with an all-wheel-drive plug-in hybrid powertrain. A 1.5L, dual-overhead-cam 3-cylinder turbocharged engine in the rear axle is mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. It is rated at 228 horsepower. This system is paired with a 141-horsepower BMW eDrive electric motor placed near the front axle, which has its own integrated 2-stage automatic transmission. Together, the engine and motor produce an impressive 369 horsepower and 420 pound-feet of torque. This is enough to propel the i8 from 0-60 mph in just 4.2 seconds.
BMW states that the i8 can drive solely on electric power for 15 miles (at up to 75 mph), and the EPA rates it at 76 MPGe, which is a miles-per-gallon equivalent that measures how far the i8 can travel on the equivalent amount of energy in one gallon of gas. The car features four driving modes: Comfort, Sport, Eco Pro and eDrive Mode. Comfort blends the best attributes of performance, fuel efficiency and chassis compliance. Sport includes an eBoost function, which improves responsiveness from the chassis and steering. Eco Pro optimizes fuel efficiency in either all-electric or hybrid mode. Finally, eDrive Mode is for all-electric driving. BMW claims the i8 will fully charge in 1.5 hours on a 240-volt hookup or 3.5 hours on 120 volts.
The aerodynamic i8 is available as a coupe or convertible. It features sweeping lines and sculpted looks, with side skirts that direct airflow into the engine. Scissor doors cap off the i8's exotic look. Exotic materials make up the i8 as well. The passenger compartment is made from Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP), an extremely strong material that is 50 percent lighter than steel and 30 percent lighter than aluminum. Among its many high-tech bits is brake energy recuperation, which gathers energy created under braking and utilizes it to help keep the 11.6 kWh lithium-ion battery pack charged.
Front suspension is double wishbone, while the rear is sprung through a 5-link setup. All four wheels feature cross-drilled, ventilated 13-inch anti-lock brakes with dynamic brake control and cornering brake control. The i8 rides on 20-inch alloy wheels and tires, and LEDs are employed for the headlights, daytime running lights and accent lights. Rain-sensing windshield wipers and automatic headlight control are also standard.
Inside, the 3-stage heated leather front seats feature 6-way power adjustment, with driver's side memory. A 3-spoke leather steering wheel includes paddled shifters for total driver control. Bluetooth hands-free connectivity and navigation are standard, as is voice feedback and voice command recognition, plus 20 gigabytes of storage for audio files. As with all BMWs, the i8 includes iDrive, with commands displayed on an 8.8-inch full-color flat screen. Automatic dual-zone climate control, dynamic cruise control, power accessories, and a 360-watt harman/kardon surround sound audio system featuring 11 speakers are all standard.
Four packages — Giga World, Tera World, Pure Impulse World and Mega World — add such features as a leather engine cover, ceramic controls and additional unique interior trim features to the i8. A variety of 20-inch wheel options, aerodynamic enhancements and a unique headlight system BMW calls "Laserlight" are also available.
MODEL NEWS
The BMW i8 gets a mild refresh for 2019, bringing with it an improved drivetrain, sharper styling and a convertible body style. The convertible i8, dubbed the i8 Roadster loses the rear seats in favor of a foldable fabric soft top that takes just 16 seconds to store. Styling has been refreshed for both coupe and convertible around the front fascia, looking a little sharper and more modern. Meanwhile, the electric motor gives a bump in power, bringing total horsepower up to 369. Purely electric range also increases from 15 to 18 miles.