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

Key specs

BMW 8 Series Coupe 1989, 1994

What is the body type?Coupe, 2 Doors, 4 Seats
What is the fuel economy?10.4 l/100 km
How fast is the car?250 km/h
0-100 km/h: 6.8 sec
How much power?300 Hp, 450 Nm
What is the engine size? l
4988 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?1790 kg
What is the gross weigh?2210 kg
How many gears?6
What type is the gearbox?manual transmission

1989-1994 BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Ci 5.0 (300 Hp) Specs 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994

General information
Brand BMW
Model 8 Series
Generation 8 Series (E31)
Modification (Engine) 850Ci 5.0 (300 Hp)
Start of production 1989
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Seats4
Doors2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 19.8 l/100 km 11.88 US mpg
14.27 UK mpg
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 8.8 l/100 km 26.73 US mpg
32.1 UK mpg
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 10.4 l/100 km 22.62 US mpg
27.16 UK mpg
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph6.8 sec
Maximum speed250 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio6 kg/Hp, 1 kg/Hp
Engine specs
Power 300 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power per litre 60.1 Hp/l
Torque 450 Nm @ 4100 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement4988 cm3
Number of cylinders12
Position of cylindersV-engine
Cylinder Bore84 mm
Piston Stroke75 mm
Compression ratio8.8
Fuel SystemMulti-point indirect injection
Engine oil capacity7.5 l
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1790 kg
Max. weight 2210 kg
Max load 420 kg
Fuel tank capacity 90 l
Dimensions
Length 4780 mm
Width 1855 mm
Height 1340 mm
Wheelbase 2685 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
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 235/50 R16
Wheel rims size 16