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| What is the body type? | Coupe, 2 Doors, 4 Seats |
|---|---|
| How fast is the car? | 250 km/h 0-100 km/h: 6.9 sec |
| How much power? | 286 Hp, 400 Nm |
| What is the engine size? | 4.0 l 3982 cm3 |
| How many cylinders? | 8, V-engine |
| How long is this vehicle? | 4780 mm |
| How wide is the vehicle? | 1855 mm |
| What is the curb weigh? | 1780 kg |
| What is the gross weigh? | 2180 kg |
| How much trunk (boot) space? | 320 l |
| How many gears? | 6 |
| What type is the gearbox? | manual transmission |
| General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | BMW |
| Model | 8 Series |
| Generation | 8 Series (E31) |
| Modification (Engine) | 840i 4.0 (286 Hp) |
| Start of production | 1993 |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Coupe |
| Seats | 4 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban | 19.2 l/100 km 12.25 US mpg 14.71 UK mpg |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban | 9 l/100 km 26.13 US mpg 31.39 UK mpg |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 6.9 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 6.9 sec |
| Maximum speed | 250 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 6.2 kg/Hp |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 286 Hp @ 5800 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 71.8 Hp/l |
| Torque | 400 Nm @ 4500 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
| Model Engine | M60B40 |
| Engine displacement | 3982 cm3 |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Position of cylinders | V-engine |
| Cylinder Bore | 89 mm |
| Piston Stroke | 80 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Engine oil capacity | 7.5 l |
| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1780 kg |
| Max. weight | 2180 kg |
| Max load | 400 kg |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum | 320 l |
| Fuel tank capacity | 90 l |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4780 mm |
| Width | 1855 mm |
| Height | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2648 mm |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs | |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 6 |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Helical spring |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS |
| Steering type | Steering rack |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 235/50 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | R16 |
