BMW 8 Series   (E31)
BMW 8 Series   (E31) - Photo 2

Key specs

BMW 8 Series Coupe 1992, 1996

What is the body type?Coupe, 2 Doors, 4 Seats
What is the fuel economy?12.8 l/100 km
How fast is the car?250 km/h
0-100 km/h: 6 sec
How much power?380 Hp, 550 Nm
What is the engine size?5.6 l
5576 cm3
How many cylinders?12, V-engine
How long is this vehicle?4780 mm
How wide is the vehicle?1855 mm
What is the curb weigh?1900 kg
What is the gross weigh?2340 kg
How much trunk (boot) space?320 l
How many gears?6
What type is the gearbox?manual transmission

1992-1996 BMW 8 Series (E31) 850 Csi 5.6 (380 Hp) Specs 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996

General information
Brand BMW
Model 8 Series
Generation 8 Series (E31)
Modification (Engine) 850 Csi 5.6 (380 Hp)
Start of production 1992
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeCoupe
Seats4
Doors2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 12.8 l/100 km 18.38 US mpg
22.07 UK mpg
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h6 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph6 sec
Maximum speed250 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio5 kg/Hp
Engine specs
Power 380 Hp @ 5300 rpm.
Power per litre 68.1 Hp/l
Torque 550 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Model EngineS70B56
Engine displacement5576 cm3
Number of cylinders12
Position of cylindersV-engine
Cylinder Bore86 mm
Piston Stroke80 mm
Compression ratio9.8
Number of valves per cylinder2
Fuel SystemMulti-point indirect injection
Engine oil capacity7.5 l
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1900 kg
Max. weight 2340 kg
Max load 440 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 320 l
Fuel tank capacity 90 l
Dimensions
Length 4780 mm
Width 1855 mm
Height 1330 mm
Wheelbase 2684 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 Ventilated discs
Assisting systems ABS
Steering type Steering rack
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 235/45 R17; 265/40 R17
Wheel rims size R17