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BMW i8 — TIMING CHAIN OR BELT?

MODEL LIST - (UPDATED 2023)

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The BMW i8 is a hybrid sports car manufactured by the German marque BMW. It was presented at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show and arrived to the market in mid-2014. It was the first vehicle of the BMW i Family. This line eventually transitioned to 100% electric cars.

There is only one generation of the i8. The German group launched this model as a commitment towards innovation, hence its futuristic look. In recent years, this car is gradually being revalued. Many collectors firmly believe that the BMW i8 meets all requirements to become a future classic car.

BMW i8. Timing Belt or Timing Chain?

Down below you will see a list with all BMW i8 models that have been produced. They are classified by model identifier, year and type of bodywork. Above each list, we show you a series of pictures so that you can have a visual reference for each model. In some cases, both the original and its updated design are displayed to help you identify them with ease.

In this guide you will find all BMW i8 models:

  • Coupé (2-door)
  • and Roadster (Convertible).

■ Timing Belt / Cam Belt (Correa / Faja de Distribución)
■ Timing Chain (Cadena de Distribución / Cadena de Tiempo)
■ Gear Driven (Distribución por Engranajes)
100% Electric, No Timing (Sin Distribución)
Unknown / Not Updated (Información desconocida)

If a car model is specified in blue, it means its motor engine has a timing chain; that is, it has no timing belt. The rest of the vehicles marked in grey have a timing belt/cam belt.

BMW i8 – First Generation (I12, I15)

Coupé (I12)

Diesel Engines

There are no diesel-engined versions of the BMW i8 Coupé (I12).

Petrol / Gasoline Engines

  • B38K15A hybrid 231 CV (2014)
  • B38K15A hybrid 362 CV (2014 – 2018)
  • B38K15A hybrid 1.5 374 CV (2018)

Roadster (I15)

Diesel Engines

There are no diesel-engined versions of the BMW i8 Roadster (I15).

Petrol / Gasoline Engines

  • B38K15A hybrid 231 CV (2018)
  • B38K15A hybrid 374 CV (2018)

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