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

Name

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

Brand

BMW
Model

8 Series
Generation

8 Series (E31)
Year of production

1989

Number of seats

4

Number of doors

2

Body type

Coupe
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

850 Ci 5.0 (300 Hp)

Power

300 Hp @ 5200 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

450 Nm @ 4100 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

19.8 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

8.8 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

10.4 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

6.8 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

250 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
M70B50
Power
300 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power per litre
60.1 Hp/l
Torque
450 Nm @ 4100 rpm.
Engine displacement
4988 cm3
Number of cylinders
12
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Piston stroke
75 mm
Compression ratio
8.8
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1790 kg

Max weight (kg)

2210 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)

2685 mm

Front track (mm)

1555 mm

Rear track (mm)

1560 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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