(1989 model)
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1989 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 850i Automatic | Issued until | |
| Serie | 8 | Number made | |
| Model family | E31 | Body construction | |
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | fixed-head coupé | Number of seats | 2+2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4780 mm / 188.2 in / 188.2 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1854 mm / 73.0 in / 73.0 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.78 |
| Height | 1341 mm / 52.8 in / 52.8 in | Total (curb) weight | |
| Wheelbase | 2685 mm / 105.7 in / 105.7 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1554 mm / 61.2 in / 61.2 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1562 mm / 61.5 in / 61.5 in | Fuel capacity | 90 l / 19.8 UK gal / 23.8 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | 0.290 | Frontal Area | 2.06 m2 / 22.2 sq ft / 22.2 sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx | 0.60 |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 24 |
| Engine Manufacturer | BMW | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 84.0 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 75.0 mm / 2.95 in / 2.95 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.12 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 7 | Engine displacement | 4988 cm3 / 304.4 cu in / 304.4 cu in |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Unitary capacity | 415.67 cm3/cylinder / 25.366 cu in/cylinder / 25.366 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 8.8 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 220.7 kW / 300.1 hp / 300.1 hp at 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 450.0 Nm / 331.9 lbft / 331.9 lbft at 4100 rpm / 4100 rpm / 4100 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 217.7 kW / 296.0 bhp / 296.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 59.3 kW/l / 1.321 bhp/cu in / 1.321 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 90.22 Nm/l / 0.789 lbft/cu in / 0.789 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 251 km/h / 156 mph / 156 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 7.40 s / 7.40 s / 7.40 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | recirculating ball PAS | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 11.50 m / 37.73 ft / 37.73 ft | |
| Suspension front | I.MS.CS.ARB. | Suspension rear | I.MultiLi.CS.ARB. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | disc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 850i Automatic
