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(1996 model)
2-door 2+2-seater fixed-head coupé, petrol (gasoline) 12-cylinder 24-valve V engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 5379 cm3 / 328.2 cu in / 328.2 cu in, 240.1 kW / 322.0 hp / 322.0 hp @ 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm, 490.0 N·m / 361.4 lb·ft / 361.4 lb·ft @ 3900 rpm / 3900 rpm / 3900 rpm, automatic 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph top speed, consumption 14.0 l/100km / 20.2 mpg-UK / 16.8 mpg-US
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1996 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 850 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) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4780 mm / 188.2 in / 188.2 in | Total (curb) weight | 1910 kg / 4211 lb / 4211 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1854 mm / 73.0 in / 73.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1341 mm / 52.8 in / 52.8 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2685 mm / 105.7 in / 105.7 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1554 mm / 61.2 in / 61.2 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1562 mm / 61.5 in / 61.5 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 90 l / 19.8 UK gal / 23.8 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.78 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 2.11 m2 / 22.7 sq ft / 22.7 sq ft (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| 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 | 85.0 mm / 3.35 in / 3.35 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 79.0 mm / 3.11 in / 3.11 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.08 | |
| Fuel supply | DME fuel inj. | Engine displacement | 5379 cm3 / 328.2 cu in / 328.2 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 448.25 cm3/cylinder / 27.354 cu in/cylinder / 27.354 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | |
| Sump | Max. output power | 240.1 kW / 322.0 hp / 322.0 hp at 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 490.0 N·m / 361.4 lb·ft / 361.4 lb·ft at 3900 rpm / 3900 rpm / 3900 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 105.7 kW / 141.7 hp / 141.7 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 44.6 kW/l / 0.981 bhp/cu in / 0.981 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 91.1 N·m/l / 0.80 lb·ft/cu in / 0.80 lb·ft/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 (97 km/h) | 6.50 s / 6.50 s / 6.50 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 168.6 kW/ton / 127.7 bhp/ton / 127.7 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | 21.1 l/100km / 13.4 mpg-UK / 11.1 mpg-US | |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | 9.9 l/100km / 28.5 mpg-UK / 23.8 mpg-US | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | 14.0 l/100km / 20.2 mpg-UK / 16.8 mpg-US | |
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 333 g/km / 536 g/mi / 536 g/mi | |
| Range | 643 km / 400 mi / 400 mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | recirculating ball PAS | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Independent, MacPherson strut, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) | Suspension rear | Independent, Multi-link, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 850 Ci
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