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BMW 8 Series (E31) 840i 4.0 (286 Hp) 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996
BMW 8 Series (E31) 840i 4.0 (286 Hp) 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996
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General information

Name

BMW 8 Series (E31) 840i 4.0 (286 Hp) 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996

Brand

BMW
Model

8 Series
Generation

8 Series (E31)
Year of production

1993

Number of seats

4

Number of doors

2

Body type

Coupe
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

840i 4.0 (286 Hp)

Power

286 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

400 Nm @ 4500 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

19.2 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

9 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

6.9 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

250 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
M60B40
Power
286 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre
71.8 Hp/l
Torque
400 Nm @ 4500 rpm.
Engine displacement
3982 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
89 mm
Piston stroke
80 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)

1780 kg

Max weight (kg)

2180 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)

2648 mm

Front track (mm)

1554 mm

Rear track (mm)

1562 mm

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The ICE drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

manual

Front suspension system

Wishbone

Rear suspension system

Helical spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

235/50 R16

Rear tires size

235/50 R16

Wheel rims size

R16

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