The engine you want in an i8S

brad850csi · 09-07-2018, 01:10 AM

225kw and 450nm, up from 170kw and 320nm with the current inline 3.

https://f48.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1532982

NGR · 09-07-2018, 03:35 AM

Looks like BMW are using the i8's know-how and applying it to the 4 pot.

orion1977 · 09-07-2018, 09:13 AM

Or just lower the electric range, but increase the power output of the electric motor - just like the NSX

Groundhog · 09-08-2018, 05:25 PM

With a bigger engine, the car would get a little porky. Wasn't the main goal to have a car in the 3300 lb range?

brad850csi · 09-08-2018, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Groundhog

With a bigger engine, the car would get a little porky. Wasn't the main goal to have a car in the 3300 lb range?

Obviously different spec engines but it looks like only about 30kg difference between the B38 and B48 when in the F30.

https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/attachment/T0214827EN/347575

Longboarder · 09-09-2018, 08:25 AM

BMW made the car the way it is for a reason. But would be great if there was a "next gen" with more performance.

For the cost I leased it at, I'm ok with how BMW configured it. Do I wish for more performance sometimes, of course. Many fail to see the value at the msrp price point. If I were asked what performance improvements would I want on a next gen to create more demand at USD $150k, my suggestion would be:

320-370hp ICE (450-500hp total)
Front torque vectoring
Wider stickier tyres
More powerful brakes
0-60mph in 3.0
Able to complete a 25 min track session

JasH · 09-09-2018, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longboarder

320-370hp ICE (450-500hp total)
Front torque vectoring
Wider stickier tyres
More powerful brakes
0-60mph in 3.0
Able to complete a 25 min track session

Agree with all of this, and I would add more feel from the steering, plus a dual clutch gearbox.

BMW got it pretty much spot on though, given the i8's design brief

Big boi m5 · 09-15-2018, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longboarder

BMW made the car the way it is for a reason. But would be great if there was a "next gen" with more performance.

For the cost I leased it at, I'm ok with how BMW configured it. Do I wish for more performance sometimes, of course. Many fail to see the value at the msrp price point. If I were asked what performance improvements would I want on a next gen to create more demand at USD $150k, my suggestion would be:

320-370hp ICE (450-500hp total)
Front torque vectoring
Wider stickier tyres
More powerful brakes
0-60mph in 3.0
Able to complete a 25 min track session

Able to complete a 25 min track session. Really all I ask of the next car. The design philosophy can stay.

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