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

Key specs

BMW 8 Series Coupe 1989, 1992

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?5.0 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?2190 kg
How much trunk (boot) space?360 l
How many gears?6
What type is the gearbox?manual transmission

1989-1992 BMW 8 Series (E31) 850i (300 Hp) Specs 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992

General information
Brand BMW
Model 8 Series
Generation 8 Series (E31)
Modification (Engine) 850i (300 Hp)
Start of production 1989
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeCoupe
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
Engine specs
Power 300 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power per litre 60.1 Hp/l
Torque 450 Nm @ 4100 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Model EngineM70B50
Engine displacement4988 cm3
Number of cylinders12
Position of cylindersV-engine
Cylinder Bore84 mm
Piston Stroke75 mm
Compression ratio8.8
Number of valves per cylinder4
Fuel SystemMulti-point indirect injection
Engine oil capacity7.5 l
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1790 kg
Max. weight 2190 kg
Max load 400 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 360 l
Fuel tank capacity 90 l
Dimensions
Length 4780 mm
Width 1855 mm
Height 1340 mm
Wheelbase 2684 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 11.5 m
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission) 6
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Disc
Assisting systems ABS
Steering type Steering rack
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 235/50 ZR 16
Wheel rims size R16