BMW 8 Series 1989-1999
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| Country |
Germany |
| Top Speed (mph) |
155 (Limited) |
| 0-50 mph |
5.3 |
| 0-60 mph |
7.2 |
| 1/4 mile |
15.4 |
| BHP |
296 @5200rpm |
| Torque lbft |
332 @4100rpm |
| BHP per ton |
165 |
| MPG UK/US |
21/17.5 |
| Engine capacity CC/CU |
4988/305 |
| Engine type |
V12 Fuel Injection |
| Aspiration |
Normal |
| Compression Ratio |
8.8:1 |
| Transmission (manual/auto) |
Automatic |
| No of speeds |
4 (5 later on) |
| Wheels driven |
RWD |
| Brakes F/R |
Disc/Disc |
| No. of Seats |
2+2 |
| Length (in) |
188.2 |
| Width (in) |
73 |
| Height (in) |
52.8 |
| Kerb Weight (lbs) |
3951 |
| Additional Info: The BMW 8 series (E31) was introduced in 1989 and ran until 1999. The 1993-1996 840i/840Ci has a 282bhp 4.0 litre V8 with a 0-60 of 7.3 (auto). In 1996 the 840 got a 4.4 litre V8 with the same bhp but with more torque and slightly more miles to the gallon, but no real change to performance. Incidently in 1992 a small number of 830Ci cars were built with a 215bhp 3.0 litre engine. The 1989-1994 850i/850Ci was as above, but later on in 1994 it got named just 850Ci with an engine increase to 5.4 litres with 322bhp. The 1993-1996 850CSi got a 380bhp 5.6 litre V12 with a 0-60 time of around 5.8-6.3 secs. Shortly after it's introduction the 4 speed auto got replaced with a 5 speed auto. Both 5 and 6 speed manuals were available according to various sources. Alpina built a 350bhp B12 850i and a 416bhp B12 850CSi. |
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