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2017 BMW i3
$42,400 - $48,300Starting MSRP



Fluid Black w/Highlight BMW i Blue
Model Highlights
Fuel Economy
111 MPG Comb.
Transmission
Automatic
Body Type
Hatchback, Sedan
Seatings
4 Seats
Overview
The BMW i3 is BMW's first modern electric car. Powering all models is a 170-horsepower electric motor connected to the rear wheels via a single-speed transmission. While no one will ever confuse the i3 with a sports car, 170 horsepower is enough...
What’s new in the 2017 model?
For 2017, the BMW i3 receives a larger-capacity battery, which retains the same footprint as before. With more energy density in the lithium ion ce...

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Exterior
Fluid Black w/Highlight BMW i Blue
Protonic Blue Metallic w/Frozen Gray Accent
Mineral Gray w/BMW i Frozen Blue Accent
Ionic Silver Metallic w/BMW i Frozen Blue Accent
Platinum Silver w/BMW i Frozen Blue Accent
Capparis White w/BMW i Frozen Blue Accent
Specs
EPA Classification: Subcompact Cars
Gross Traction Battery Capacity (kWh): 33
Usable/net Traction Battery Capacity (kWh): 27
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: 170 @ 4800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 184
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): 111
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined: 35.002
Estimated Battery Range (mi): 97
Base Curb Weight (lbs): 3234
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: P155/70R19
Rear Tire Size: P175/60R19
Spare Tire Size:
Front Wheel Size (in): 19 X 5
Rear Wheel Size (in): 19 X 5.5
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): 32.3
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 2.4
Wheelbase (in): 101
Length, Overall (in): 157
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 70
Height, Overall (in): 62
Track Width, Front (in): 61.9
Track Width, Rear (in): 61.3
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³): 15.1
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³): 36.9
Passenger Capacity: 4
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 3 different trims.
MSRP
$48,300
Invoice
$45,420
Description
0.65 L/39.5 Cu.in. Range Extender, 170 @ 4800, Automatic
Fuel Economy
This model has 3 different trims.
City
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Hwy
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Combined
111 MPG
Description
0.65 L/39.5 Cu.in. Range Extender, 170 @ 4800, Automatic
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