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BMW M8 Coupe Prototype (E31) 6.0 V12 (640 Hp) 1992
BMW M8 Coupe Prototype (E31) 6.0 V12 (640 Hp) 1992
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General information

Name

BMW M8 Coupe Prototype (E31) 6.0 V12 (640 Hp) 1992

Brand

BMW
Model

M8
Generation

M8 Coupe Prototype (E31)
Year of production

1992

Number of seats

4

Number of doors

2

Body type

Coupe
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

6.0 V12 (640 Hp)

Power

640 Hp @ 7500 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

650 Nm @ 5600 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

CO2 emissions (g/km)

242 g/km

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

10.6 l/100 km

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
640 Hp @ 7500 rpm.
Power per litre
105.5 Hp/l
Torque
650 Nm @ 5600 rpm.
Engine displacement
6064 cm3
Number of cylinders
12
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
86 mm
Piston stroke
87 mm
Compression ratio
11
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)

1443 kg

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4780 mm

Width (mm)

1855 mm

Height (mm)

1330 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

Transmission type

manual

Front suspension system

Double wishbone, Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer

Rear suspension system

Wishbone, Transverse stabilizer

Front brakes

Ventilated discs, 345 mm

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs, 328 mm

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

Front wheel tires: 235/45 R17Rear wheel tires: 285/40 R17

Rear tires size

Front wheel tires: 235/45 R17Rear wheel tires: 285/40 R17

Wheel rims size

Front wheel rims: 8J x 17Rear wheel rims: 9J x 17

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