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BMW 850 Ci

(1997 model)

Brief specs of 1997 BMW 850 Ci

4-seater, 12-cylinder V engine, SOHC (single overhead camshaft), 5379 cm3 / 328.2 cu in / 328.2 cu in, 245.0 kW / 328.6 hp / 328.6 hp @ 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm, 489.5 N·m / 361.1 lb·ft / 361.1 lb·ft, automatic 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 249 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph top speed

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)BMWIssued from1997
Model850 CiIssued until
Serie8Number made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerBMWCountryDE

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors
Bodywork typeNumber of seats4
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)4590 l / 162.09 cu ft / 162.09 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4790 mm / 188.6 in / 188.6 inTotal (curb) weight1945 kg / 4288 lb / 4288 lb
Width1860 mm / 73.2 in / 73.2 inDry weight
Height1350 mm / 53.1 in / 53.1 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2690 mm / 105.9 in / 105.9 inGross (max.) weight
Track frontTowing weight
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity
Length/wheelbase ratio1.78  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)2.13 m2 / 23.0 sq ft / 23.0 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders12
Engine TypeV engine (V12)Total number of valves
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder
Engine constructionBore85.1 mm / 3.35 in / 3.35 in
FuelStroke79.0 mm / 3.11 in / 3.11 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.08
Fuel supplyEngine displacement5379 cm3 / 328.2 cu in / 328.2 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity449.34 cm3/cylinder / 27.420 cu in/cylinder / 27.420 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignSOHC (single overhead camshaft)Compression ratio10.0 : 1
SumpMax. output power245.0 kW / 328.6 hp / 328.6 hp at 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm
AspirationMax. torque489.5 N·m / 361.1 lb·ft / 361.1 lb·ft at
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)107.6 kW / 144.3 hp / 144.3 hp (est.)
CoolantSpecific output45.5 kW/l / 1.001 bhp/cu in / 1.001 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque91.0 N·m/l / 0.80 lb·ft/cu in / 0.80 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeautomaticNumber of gears5
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed249 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)6.50 s / 6.50 s / 6.50 sPower-to-weight ratio171.7 kW/ton / 130.1 bhp/ton / 130.1 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel 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)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignment
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle12.0 m / 39.4 ft / 39.4 ft
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front195/65-R15Tyres rear225/50-R1794
Brakes frontdiscBrakes reardisc
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 850 Ci

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