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BMW 850 CSi

(1992 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)BMWIssued from1992
Model850 CSiIssued until
Serie8Number made
Model familyE31Body construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerBMWCountryDE,ZA

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typefixed-head coupéNumber of seats2+2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4780 mm / 188.2 in / 188.2 inGround clearance
Width1854 mm / 73.0 in / 73.0 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.78
Height1341 mm / 52.8 in / 52.8 inTotal (curb) weight1865 kg / 4112 lb / 4112 lb
Wheelbase2685 mm / 105.7 in / 105.7 inDry weight
Track front1554 mm / 61.2 in / 61.2 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1562 mm / 61.5 in / 61.5 inFuel capacity90 l / 19.8 UK gal / 23.8 US gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient0.290Frontal Area2.06 m2 / 22.2 sq ft / 22.2 sq ft
Cx0.60  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders12
Engine TypeV engine Total number of valves24
Engine ManufacturerBMWValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore86.0 mm / 3.39 in / 3.39 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke80.0 mm / 3.15 in / 3.15 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio1.08
Engine Main bearings7Engine displacement5576 cm3 / 340.3 cu in / 340.3 cu in
Cam DesignSOHC (single overhead camshaft)Unitary capacity464.67 cm3/cylinder / 28.356 cu in/cylinder / 28.356 cu in/cylinder
SumpwetCompression ratio9.8 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power283.4 kW / 385.3 hp / 385.3 hp at 5300 rpm / 5300 rpm / 5300 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque550.0 Nm / 405.7 lbft / 405.7 lbft at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output279.5 kW / 380.0 bhp / 380.0 bhp
Catalytic converteryesSpecific output68.1 kW/l / 1.517 bhp/cu in / 1.517 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque98.64 Nm/l / 0.863 lbft/cu in / 0.863 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears6
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.83
  Final gear (drive) ratio2.93

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio203.75 kW/ton / 277.02 bhp/ton / 277.02 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h6.00 s / 6.00 s / 6.00 sFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrecirculating ball PAS  
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle11.50 m / 37.73 ft / 37.73 ft
Suspension frontI.MS.CS.ARB.Suspension rearI.MultiLi.CS.ARB.
Wheels front8J x 17Wheels rear8J x 17
Tyres front235/45 ZR 17Tyres rear235/45 ZR 17
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes reardisc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system)
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

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