2016 BMW I8: trims, real prices & how to pick yours
2 builds left the factory as a 2016 I8, each a different combination of engine, transmission and body identified by the first eight characters of its VIN. The 1 main configuration sell for $33,995–$91,999 today.
- 1 main configurations
- 689 vehicles built
- 29 for sale right now
- $33,995–$91,999 typical price range
Which I8 is yours?
Enter a VIN — the 17 characters on the windshield or the title — and we’ll match it to its exact factory configuration, typical price and equipment.
Works with any VIN — a different year or model takes you straight to its own page.
What WBY272C5-G means
- WBY
- the World Manufacturer Identifier BMW registered — assembled in Germany
- 272C5
- together encode the I8 line — All-wheel drive — as BMW filed it, these five characters are read as one block, not letter by letter
- G
- in position 10 — model year 2016
- 9, 11–17
- differ on every car: check digit, plant code and the serial number
1 rare configuration — mostly fleet, export or irregular VIN patterns. Fewer than 20 known vehicles each.
Already looking at a specific I8?
Paste its VIN — we’ll open that exact car’s page: its configuration, market position and every listing we’ve tracked.