About this vehicle
A closer look at the I8 BMW I8 (I12 Coupe) is listed here as a coupe with 4wd / awd and 1.5L plug-in hybrid. This page covers chassis I12, built 03/2018–07/2020.
Selected listing: I12 · 03/2018–07/2020 · 4WD / AWD.
Standard vehicle Match the chassis, build date and variant to the approval below. Optional equipment and a higher grade name do not by themselves establish import eligibility.
Design periods follow manufacturer release dates. Confirm the actual specification on changeover-month vehicles.
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7 grade and seating combinations
Grade Factory seats / gearbox Details to compare Selection Coupe ( Coupe ・ Sport ・スペシャリティ) 3 catalogue editions 4 seats6AT Leather upholstery Power-adjustable driver seat Cruise control Coupe アルティメット ソフィスト Edition ( Coupe ・ Sport ・スペシャリティ) Oct 2019 4 seats6AT Leather upholstery Power-adjustable driver seat Cruise control セレブレーション Edition プロトニックレッド ( Coupe ・ Sport ・スペシャリティ) Jan 2017 4 seats6AT Leather upholstery Power-adjustable driver seat Cruise control プロトニック ダーク Silver ( Coupe ・ Sport ・スペシャリティ) 2 catalogue editions 4 seats6AT Leather upholstery Power-adjustable driver seat Cruise control プロトニック フローズン Black ( Coupe ・ Sport ・スペシャリティ) Apr 2017 4 seats6AT Leather upholstery Power-adjustable driver seat Cruise control プロトニック フローズン イエロー ( Coupe ・ Sport ・スペシャリティ) Oct 2017 4 seats6AT Power-adjustable driver seat Cruise control Alloy wheels ベースグレード ( Coupe ・ Sport ・スペシャリティ) Oct 2017 4 seats6AT Power-adjustable driver seat Cruise control Alloy wheels
Catalogue editionOct 2019 · Oct 2019 – Jul 2020 Jan 2019 · Jan 2019 – Sep 2019 Apr 2018 · Apr 2018 – Jan 2019 Build coverage for this edition Oct 2019 – Jul 2020
Approval references for this grade (2) Equipment Specifications Colours
Standard Factory option Not listed
Factory options vary by the individual car. “Not listed” means the catalogue does not confirm this item.
Cabin & convenience
Leather upholstery Standard
Power-adjustable driver seat Standard
Power-adjustable passenger seat Not listed
Cruise control Standard
Air conditioning Fully automatic
Navigation Standard
Navigation media HDD
Power windows Standard
Central locking Standard
Telescopic steering adjustment Standard
Tilt steering adjustment Standard
Wood trim Not listed Exterior
Sunroof / moonroof Not listed
Alloy wheels 20インチ Standard
HID / xenon headlights Not listed
Projector headlights Not listed
Front fog lights Not listed
Rear fog lights Not listed
Front spoiler Not listed
Rear / roof spoiler Not listed
Privacy glass Not listed
UV-cut glass Standard Safety
Driver airbag Standard
Passenger airbag Standard
Side airbags Standard
ABS Standard
Brake assist Not listed
Electronic brake-force distribution Not listed
Traction control Standard
Theft protection Standard
Approved vehicle specifications Technical details from the applicable ROVER vehicle scope. Each report's conditions still apply to the individual car.
Vehicle Specification I8 COUPEMar 2018 – Jul 2020 Vehicle specification
Engine / motor code B38K15T0
Powertrain HEV - Petrol
Engine configuration I3
Induction Turbocharged
Transmission Transverse 6-Speed Automatic Transmission
Transmission model Aisin F21-360 FT EOP
Drive AWD
Total seated occupants 4
Seating layout in report 2, 2
Wheelchair positions 0
Steering Right-hand-drive
Gross vehicle mass (kg) 1900
Engine capacity (cc) 1499
Unladen mass (kg) 1540
Length (mm) 4690
Width (mm) 1940
Height (mm) 1295
Wheelbase (mm) 2800
Ground clearance (mm) 140 Vehicle Specification I8 ROADSTERMar 2018 – Jul 2020 Vehicle specification
Engine / motor code B38K15T0
Powertrain HEV - Petrol
Engine configuration I3
Induction Turbocharged
Transmission Transverse 6-Speed Automatic Transmission
Transmission model Aisin F21-360 FT EOP
Drive AWD
Total seated occupants 2
Seating layout in report 2
Wheelchair positions 0
Steering Right-hand-drive
Gross vehicle mass (kg) 1900
Engine capacity (cc) 1499
Unladen mass (kg) 1580
Length (mm) 4690
Width (mm) 1940
Height (mm) 1295
Wheelbase (mm) 2800
Ground clearance (mm) 140 Compare listed specifications · I12 Coupe 2 specifications in this catalogue. Each row has its own build period and approval conditions.
Chassis / design Drive / powertrain Build period Configuration View specification I12 2018 updated specification 4WD / AWD1.5L plug-in hybrid 03/2018–07/2020 Standard vehicle SelectedI12 2014 original specification 4WD / AWD1.5L plug-in hybrid 03/2014–02/2018 Standard vehicle View
Approval information
Import details & conditions Approval check: 2026-09-14 . ROVER information can change. Confirm the current approval and exact vehicle with AutoShift before export.
SEV build period 03/2014 - 07/2020
Criterion Performance Criterion Approval expiry 28 May 2027 249 days remaining
Variant scope: Coupe
Model Reports & conditions (3) Applicable build: 03/2018–07/2020
Applicable build: 03/2018–07/2020
BMW i8 I12 & I15 SERIES COUPE & ROADSTER - B38 1.5LT TC PLUG IN HYBRID ENGINE
Conditions for this report Noted ADR compliance to earlier level.
Applicable build: 03/2018–07/2020
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