Overview
The 2016 BMW i3 Range Extender is a rear-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 4th April 2014 classified as a I01. The BMW i3 is regarded as a Small Luxury built in Germany and when it was new had prices starting at $69,900.
This BMW i3 uses a fully electric engine.
The BMW i3 measures 1597mm (62.9 inches) in height, 3999mm (157.4 inches) in length, 1775mm (69.9 inches) in width with a 2570mm (101.2 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1390kg (3064.4 lbs) of unladen weight. The i3 Range Extender comes standard with 155/60 R20 80Q front tyres and 175/55 R20 85Q rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
The BMW i3 has received a 5 star rating from ANCAP.
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Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | - |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 647 |
| Size (L) | 0.6L |
| Cylinders | 2 |
| Camshaft | Dual Overhead Cam |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 8 |
| Power | 125kW |
| Power RPM | 4800 |
| Torque | 250Nm |
| Torque RPM | - |
| Bore Stroke | - |
| Compression Ratio | - |
| Transmission | 1 SP AUTOMATIC |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | - |
| Suspension Front | Strut |
| Suspension Rear | Multi-Link |
| Steering Mechanism | - |
| Drive | rear |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 0.6 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | 4.4 |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | - |
| Tank Size (L) | 9 |
| Fuel Type | Electric |
| e10 Compatible | - |
| CO2 Combined | 13 |
| CO2 Urban | - |
| CO2 Extra Urban | - |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC |
| Tyre Front | 155/60 R20 80Q |
| Tyre Rear | 175/55 R20 85Q |
| Front Rim Size | 5x20 |
| Rear Rim Size | 5.5x20 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1597 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 3999 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1775 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 140 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2570 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 9860 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1390 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 1730 |
| Track Front (mm) | 1571 |
| Track Rear (mm) | 1556 |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | - |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | - |
| Country Of Origin | Germany |
|---|---|
| Number of Doors | 5 |
| Seats | 4 |
| Service Interval KMs | - |
| Service Interval Months | - |
| VIN Location | - |
| VIN Number | - |
| Warranty KMs | - |
| Warranty Months | 36 |
| Discontinued Date | 2016-01-04 |
| ANCAP Rating | 5 |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | EU6 |