BMW is preparing to say “Good Bye!” to the i8 in style: with the launch of the new i8 Coupe and Roadster Sophisto Editions. BMW will only built 200 units globaly and will start selling the car in 2020.
The i8 Sophisto Editions will be distinguished by Sophisto Grey metallic paint with E-Copper accents applied to the 20-inch radial-spoke BMW i light alloy wheels, kidney grille inserts and side skirt accent. The Sophisto Grey will be combined with High-gloss Black on the tailgate and the brake calipers and Shadowline on the C-pillar trim.
The interior brings nothing special, just “Ultimate Sophisto Edition” words on the door sill plates and a “1 of 200” badge.

2020 BMW i8 Ultimate Sophisto Edition standard equipment:
- Sophisto Grey exterior paint with E-Copper accents
- E-Copper Leather upholstery
- Exclusive 20-inch Style 516 wheels finished in E-Copper
- Ultimate Sophisto Edition 1 of 200 interior badge
- Ultimate Sophisto Edition door sills
- Black painted brake calipers
- Head-Up Display
- Navigation with Apple CarPlay Compatibility
- Harman-Kardon Audio System
- Ceramic controls
- Anthracite headliner (i8 Coupe)
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2020 BMW i8 Ultimate Sophisto Edition specifications
BMW i8 Coupe Ultimate Sophisto | BMW i8 Roadster Ultimate Sophisto | ||
Seats | — | 4 | 2 |
Number of Doors | — | 2 | 2 |
Drive type | — | AWD | AWD |
Length | inches | 184.9 | 184.9 |
Width | inches | 76.5 | 76.5 |
Width including mirrors | inches | 87.3 | 87.3 |
Height | inches | 50.8 | 50.7 |
Wheelbase | inches | 110.2 | 110.2 |
Turning radius | feet | ||
Ground clearance | Inches | 4.6 | 4.5 |
Shoulder width front | inches | 56.7 | 56.7 |
Shoulder room rear | inches | 49.6 | — |
Legroom front | inches | 43.1 | 43.1 |
Legroom rear | inches | 28.2 | — |
Headroom front | inches | 38.7 | 38.7 |
Headroom rear | inches | 32.4 | — |
Trunk volume | ft³ | 4.7 | 2.3 |
Fuel Tank capacity | gallons | 11.1 | 11.1 |
Curb weight | lbs. | 3,501 | 3,671 |
Gasoline Engine type | B38K | B38K | |
Induction | Turbocharged | Turbocharged | |
Cylinders | — | 3 | 3 |
Valves per cylinder | — | 4 | 4 |
Bore x Stroke | mm | 82.0 x 94.6 | 82.0 x 94.6 |
Displacement | cm³ | 1499 | 1499 |
Compression rate | :1 | 9.5 | 9.5 |
Engine power | hp | 228 @ 5,800-6,000 | 228 @ 5,800-6,000 |
Engine torque | Lb-ft. | 236 @ 3,700 | 236 @ 3,700 |
Recommended Fuel | Premium | Premium | |
eDrive Motor | AC Synchronous | AC Synchronous | |
eDrive Power | hp | 141 @ 4,300 | 141 @ 4,300 |
eDrive Torque | lb-ft. | 184 @ 0-4,100 | 184 @ 0-4,100 |
Combined Power | hp | 369 | 369 |
Combined Torque | lb-ft. | 420 | 420 |
High-voltage battery type | Lithium-ion | Lithium-ion | |
Battery capacity | 11.6 kWh / 33 Ah | 11.6 kWh / 33 Ah | |
Transmission type | — | 2-spd auto / 6-spd auto | 2-spd auto / 6-spd auto |
Gear ratios 1st gear | — | 11.30 / 4.46 | 11.30 / 4.46 |
2nd | — | 5.85 / 2.51 | 5.85 / 2.51 |
3rd | — | 1.56 | 1.56 |
4th | — | 1.14 | 1.14 |
5th | — | 0.85 | 0.85 |
6th | — | 0.67 | 0.67 |
Reverse gear | — | 3.19 | 3.19 |
Final drive ratio | — | 3.68 | 3.68 |
Power-steering type | — | EPS | EPS |
Steering ratio | :1 | 16 | 16 |
Tires, standard, front / rear | — | 215/45R20 / 245/40R20 | 215/45R20 / 245/40R20 |
Wheels, standard, front / rear | 20 x 7.5 / 20 x 8.5 | 20 x 7.5 / 20 x 8.5 | |
Tire type | inches | Performance run-flat | Performance run-flat |
Track, front | inches | 64.7 | 64.7 |
Rear, track | inches | 67.8 | 67.8 |
Cx | — | 0.27 | 0.28 |
0-60 mph | seconds | 4.2 | 4.4 |
Top speed | mph | 155 | 155 |
Electric-only range | miles | 18 | 18 |
Fuel Economy combined | MPGe | 69 | 69 |