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BMW 8 Series (E31) 840Ci 4.4 V8 (286 Hp) Automatic 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
BMW 8 Series (E31) 840Ci 4.4 V8 (286 Hp) Automatic 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
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General information

Name

BMW 8 Series (E31) 840Ci 4.4 V8 (286 Hp) Automatic 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

Brand

BMW
Model

8 Series
Generation

8 Series (E31)
Year of production

1995

Number of seats

4

Number of doors

2

Body type

Coupe
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

840Ci 4.4 V8 (286 Hp) Automatic

Power

286 Hp @ 5700 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

420 Nm @ 3900 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

CO2 emissions (g/km)

304 g/km

Emission standard

Euro 2

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

19.1 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

9.1 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

12.8 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

7 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

250 km/h, Electronically limited

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
286 Hp @ 5700 rpm.
Power per litre
65 Hp/l
Torque
420 Nm @ 3900 rpm.
Engine displacement
4398 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
92 mm
Piston stroke
82.7 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
DOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1820 kg

Max weight (kg)

2240 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

90 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

320 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4780 mm

Width (mm)

1855 mm

Height (mm)

1340 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2684 mm

Front track (mm)

1554 mm

Rear track (mm)

1562 mm

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Front suspension system

Spring Strut, Transverse stabilizer

Rear suspension system

Independent multi-link suspension, Transverse stabilizer, Coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

235/50 R16

Rear tires size

235/50 R16

Wheel rims size

7.5J x 16

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