The 2018 BMW i8 LCI (L12) is a plug-in hybrid 2+2 seater sports car developed and manufactured by BMW.
Fitted with the modular B38 inline-3 engine, it's capable of producing 228 bhp (170 kW) and 236 lb⋅ft (320 N⋅m) of torque by itself, with two mounted electric motors introducing an additional 141 bhp (105 kW) and 184 lb⋅ft (249 N⋅m) of torque.
Announced at the 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show as the "Vision Efficient Dynamics Concept", it was showcased as BMW's vision for a new generation of combustion engine and electric hybrid cars, fitted with an inline-3 turbocharged diesel engine with two electric motors.
Prior to it going on sale in April 2014, an i8 Concept car was shown at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show, the BMW i sub-brand was established in 2011 for BMW's new i series of cars, the BMW i3 went on sale in July 2013 as the first "Project i" car to reach the market, and the production i8 was shown at the 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show.
Going on sale in 2014, it sold over 1,500 units, and sold nearly 5,500 units in 2015, making it the best-selling hybrid sports car. Although it outsold all other hybrid sports cars combined for its first two years on sale, it quickly gained a reputation for high depreciation and expensive maintenance.
The LCI (Life Cycle Impulse) is a mid-to-late update to an aging product in the BMW line-up, and is used as a means of invigorating any market interest in a product without the need for developing a new model. In 2017, it was fitted with new headlights, new lighter wheels, a new bonnet air shutter, and a "coupé" c-pillar badge to denote the difference from the new roadster introduced the same year.
In 2018, the capacity of the batteries for the electric motors was increased from 7.1 kWh to 11.6 kWh, and BMW ceased production of the i8 in June 2020.
Games[]
Need for Speed: No Limits[]
The i8 appears in Need for Speed: No Limits as part of the Kingslayer update in the "Bravo: 2018 BMW i8" special event that took place from March 12, 2024 at 00:00 (UTC) to March 25, 2024 00:00 (UTC).
Stock
- "Bravo: 2018 BMW i8" event
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 Sports
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1,833 | 3,100 | 2,960 | 339 | 
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  x40 Epic Blueprints
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6,693 | 9,000 | 9,416 | 846 |
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Stage Upgrades
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Need for Speed: Heat[]
The i8 Coupé '18 appears in Need for Speed: Heat following its brief appearance in the official reveal trailer, which was released on August 14, 2019.[1] An article, revealing it to be part of the game's official car list, was published[2][3] on August 19, 2019, and appears in the NFS: Heat Studio app as part of container 1, which was included with the release of the app.
Stock
The stock i8 Coupé '18 is unlocked for purchase from the car dealer for 
133,000 upon reaching Reputation Level 18
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It has a customisation rating of six and can be equipped with performance parts.
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Unlocked at
 LVL 18
 193133,000POWER 2.0
HIGH SPEED 2.6
ACCELERATION 3.1
NITROUS 2.0
HORSEPOWER [bhp] 369
0-60 MPH [s] 4.20
MAX TORQUE [ft-lb] 420
TOP SPEED [mph] 186
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Engine Swaps (9 Available)
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"Khyzyl Saleem" Edition
The i8 Coupé "K.S." '18 is included as part of the Deluxe Edition release of Need for Speed: Heat.
It is placed into the player's garage upon redemption but can not be selected until the player has reached Reputation Level 10, at which point it is also unlocked for purchase from the car dealer for 0.
It has a customisation rating of zero and can not be visually customised in any manner, but can be equipped with performance parts.
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POWER 2.0
HIGH SPEED 2.6
ACCELERATION 3.1
NITROUS 2.0
HORSEPOWER [bhp] 369
0-60 MPH [s] 4.20
MAX TORQUE [ft-lb] 420
TOP SPEED [mph] 186
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Engine Swaps (9 Available)
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Need for Speed: Unbound[]
The i8 Coupe (2018) appears in Need for Speed: Unbound as part of Volume 1 following a car list article published on October 6, 2022 to the official Need for Speed website.[4][5]
Stock
The stock i8 Coupe can be purchased from the "Buy Stock" section of the "Buy and Sell" menu in the garage for $133,000 and has a Tier A+ 213 performance rating.
Story[]
It is unlocked in Story mode upon the player completing the "Prologue" and reaching Sunday, Week 1.
Lakeshore Online[]
It is unlocked for purchase in Lakeshore Online mode upon the player finishing 20 playlists of any tier using any vehicles.
"Epic Custom"
The i8 "Epic Custom" is a custom car included in the Vol.5 Customs Pack released with Volume 5 on October 12, 2023.
It can be purchased from the "Buy Stock" section of the "Buy and Sell" menu in the garage for $133,000 and has a Tier A+ 213 performance rating.
Story & Lakeshore Online[]
It is gifted as a reward upon the player purchasing its associated downloadable content pack.
Upon being gifted to the player, it is added to both their Story mode and Lakeshore Online mode garages, as well as being made available for purchase from the "Buy Custom" section of the "Buy and Sell" menu in the garage.
Gallery[]
(Promotional Image)
("Khyzyl Saleem" Edition)
(Epic Custom)
Trivia[]
- The i8 Concept shown at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show is driven by Tom Cruise during the India chase in Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol.
References[]
- ↑ Video: Need for Speed (2019) Need for Speed™ Heat Official Reveal Trailer. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ewiJJe_nYI
- ↑ Article: ea.com (2019) Under the Hood: Need for Speed Heat Car List. Available at: https://www.ea.com/games/need-for-speed/need-for-speed-heat/news/nfs-heat-car-list
- ↑ Article: gtplanet.net (2019) Need for Speed Heat Full Car List Revealed. Available at: https://www.gtplanet.net/need-for-speed-heat-car-list/
- ↑ Website: ea.com/games/need-for-speed (2022) Need for Speed Unbound Car List. Available at: https://www.ea.com/games/need-for-speed/need-for-speed-unbound/about/car-list
- ↑ Article: gamespot.com (2022) Need For Speed Unbound Has Over 140 Cars To Collect And Customize. Available at: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/need-for-speed-unbound-has-over-140-cars-to-collect-and-customize/1100-6508106/