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

Key specs

BMW 8 Series Coupe 1994, 1999

What is the body type?Coupe, 2 Doors, 4 Seats
How fast is the car?250 km/h
0-100 km/h: 6.3 sec
How much power?326 Hp, 490 Nm
What is the engine size? l
5379 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?1880 kg
What is the gross weigh?2300 kg
How many gears?5
What type is the gearbox?automatic transmission

1994-1999 BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Ci 5.4 (326 Hp) Specs 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

General information
Brand BMW
Model 8 Series
Generation 8 Series (E31)
Modification (Engine) 850Ci 5.4 (326 Hp)
Start of production 1994
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Seats4
Doors2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 21.1 l/100 km 11.15 US mpg
13.39 UK mpg
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 9.9 l/100 km 23.76 US mpg
28.53 UK mpg
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph6.3 sec
Maximum speed250 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio5.8 kg/Hp, kg/Hp
Engine specs
Power 326 Hp @ 5000 rpm.
Power per litre 60.6 Hp/l
Torque 490 Nm @ 3900 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement5379 cm3
Number of cylinders12
Position of cylindersV-engine
Cylinder Bore85 mm
Piston Stroke79 mm
Compression ratio10
Number of valves per cylinder2
Fuel SystemMulti-point indirect injection
Engine oil capacity8.0 l
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1880 kg
Max. weight 2300 kg
Max load 420 kg
Fuel tank capacity 90 l
Dimensions
Length 4780 mm
Width 1855 mm
Height 1340 mm
Wheelbase 2684 mm
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission) 5
Front suspension Wishbone
Rear suspension Helical spring
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Disc
Assisting systems ABS
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 235/50 R16
Wheel rims size 16