How Much Is a BMW i8 in South Africa?
When BMW first unveiled the new i8 Roadster in November 2017, it was accompanied by a face lifted version of the coup? And now, with a local launch scheduled for the second half of 2018, we can share the prices for both the updated i8 Coup? And the i8 Roadster in South Africa.
Cost of the BMW i8 in South Africa
BMW created the plug-in hybrid sports automobile known as the i8. The i8 was marketed under the BMW I sub brand and was a member of BMW’s electrified lineup. The price of the BMW i8 Coupe and i8 Roadster in South Africa is R2. 105 million and R2. 34 million, respectively. Since its debut, the vehicle has played the part of the future sports car very well.
Features of the BMW i8
With the windscreen frame made of carbon-fiber reinforced plastic, the new i8 Roadster has model-specific body strengthening components. According to BMW, the soft-top variant is “around 60 kilograms” heavier than the coup. The dynamic stability control system, springs, and damping have all been tuned specifically for the Roadster.
According to the company, the electronic roof can open in 15 seconds while moving up to 50 km/h. According to BMW, when the soft top is stowed, “around 100 liters of additional storage space” is created behind the seats.
It’s interesting to note that while the gross energy capacity of the lithium-ion battery utilized in both models has increased from 7, 1 to 11, 6 kWh, the cell capacity has decreased from 20 to 34 Ah. The maximum power of the electric motor has increased by nine units to 105 kW. (Taking peak system output from 266 kW to 275 kW). The 1, 5-liter, three-cylinder, turbocharged petrol engine continues to produce 170 kW.
Who in SA has a BMW i8?
Mark Lamberti (as of June 2015). The first owner of the brand-new BMW i8 in South Africa is Mr. Mark Lamberti, the Chief Executive Officer of Imperial Holdings. Recently, Mr. Lamberti received his brand-new BMW i8 in Sophisto Grey from the Midrand headquarters of BMW Group South Africa.
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An i8 has what kind of an engine?
The rear wheels are driven by a 1.5-liter three-cylinder turbocharged engine with a six-speed automatic transmission, and the front wheels are moved by an electric motor with a two-speed automatic transmission.
A 1.5-liter, three-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine powers the rear wheels of the i8 while an electric motor propels the front axle.
Can I buy a BMW i8 in South Africa?
South Africa now offers the new BMW i8 Roadster and BMW i8 Coupe.
In Summary
BMW i8 Coupe and Roadster will go on sale in South Africa in the second half of 2018. The price of the BMW i8 Coup? And i8 Roadster is R2. 105 million and R2 34 million, respectively. In South Africa, the soft-top variant is “around 60 kilograms” heavier than the coup.
BMW i8 Roadster and BMW i8 Coupe now available in South Africa. Maximum power of the electric motor has increased by nine units to 105 kW. The 1, 5-liter, three-cylinder, turbocharged petrol engine continues to produce 170 kW.
