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(1994 model)
4-door 4-seater, petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 32-valve V engine, 3982 cm3 / 243.0 cu in / 243.0 cu in, 210.0 kW / 281.6 hp / 281.6 hp @ 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm, 400.0 N·m / 295.0 lb·ft / 295.0 lb·ft @ 5100 rpm / 5100 rpm / 5100 rpm
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1994 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 840 | Issued until | |
| Serie | 8 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | Number of seats | 4 | |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | 5010 l / 176.93 cu ft / 176.93 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4790 mm / 188.6 in / 188.6 in | Total (curb) weight | 1740 kg / 3836 lb / 3836 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1860 mm / 73.2 in / 73.2 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1350 mm / 53.1 in / 53.1 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2690 mm / 105.9 in / 105.9 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | Towing weight | ||
| Track rear | Weight distribution (front) | ||
| Ground clearance | 150 mm / 5.9 in / 5.9 in | Fuel capacity | 63 l / 13.9 UK gal / 16.6 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.78 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | 0.3 | Frontal area (A) | 2.13 m2 / 23.0 sq ft / 23.0 sq ft (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | 0.64 m2 / 6.9 sq ft / 6.9 sq ft (est.) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) | 15.9 kW / 21.3 hp / 21.3 hp (est.) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine (V8) | Total number of valves | 32 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Valves per cylinder | 4 | |
| Engine construction | Bore | 89.0 mm / 3.50 in / 3.50 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 80.0 mm / 3.15 in / 3.15 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.11 | |
| Fuel supply | Injection | Engine displacement | 3982 cm3 / 243.0 cu in / 243.0 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 497.69 cm3/cylinder / 30.371 cu in/cylinder / 30.371 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | Compression ratio | ||
| Sump | Max. output power | 210.0 kW / 281.6 hp / 281.6 hp at 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm | |
| Aspiration | Max. torque | 400.0 N·m / 295.0 lb·ft / 295.0 lb·ft at 5100 rpm / 5100 rpm / 5100 rpm | |
| Compressor type | Maximum rpm | ||
| Intercooler | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 84.0 kW / 112.6 hp / 112.6 hp (est.) | |
| Coolant | Specific output | 52.7 kW/l / 1.159 bhp/cu in / 1.159 bhp/cu in | |
| Catalytic converter | Specific torque | 100.5 N·m/l / 0.88 lb·ft/cu in / 0.88 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | Number of gears | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | ||
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 164.4 kW/ton / 124.6 bhp/ton / 124.6 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 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) | ||
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | ||
| Range |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft / 39.4 ft | |
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 205/60-R15 | Tyres rear | 205/60-R15 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | disc |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 840
