(1996 model)
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1996 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 840 Ci | 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 | 1889 kg / 4165 lb / 4165 lb |
| 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 | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 32 |
| Engine Manufacturer | BMW | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 92.0 mm / 3.62 in / 3.62 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 82.7 mm / 3.26 in / 3.26 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.11 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 4398 cm3 / 268.4 cu in / 268.4 cu in | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Unitary capacity | 549.75 cm3/cylinder / 33.548 cu in/cylinder / 33.548 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | ||
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 210.3 kW / 285.9 hp / 285.9 hp at 5700 rpm / 5700 rpm / 5700 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 420.0 Nm / 309.8 lbft / 309.8 lbft at 3900 rpm / 3900 rpm / 3900 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 207.4 kW / 282.0 bhp / 282.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 64.1 kW/l / 1.428 bhp/cu in / 1.428 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 95.50 Nm/l / 0.835 lbft/cu in / 0.835 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 6.80 s / 6.80 s / 6.80 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 149.29 kW/ton / 202.98 bhp/ton / 202.98 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | 19.7 l/100km / 14.3 mi/UK gal / 11.9 mi/US gal | |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | 9.3 l/100km / 30.4 mi/UK gal / 25.3 mi/US gal | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | 13.1 l/100km / 21.6 mi/UK gal / 18.0 mi/US gal | |
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 313 g/km / 504 g/mi / 504 g/mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | recirculating ball PAS | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.MS.CS.ARB. | Suspension rear | I.MultiLi.CS.ARB. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 840 Ci
