Specifications: BMW 8 Series (E31) 840Ci 4.4 V8 (286 Hp) Automatic 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

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BMW 8 Series (E31) 840Ci 4.4 V8 (286 Hp) Automatic – Full specifications
General information
Brand BMW
Model 8 Series
Generation 8 Series (E31)
Modification (Engine) 840Ci 4.4 V8 (286 Hp) Automatic
Start of production 1995 year
End of production 1999 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Coupe
Seats 4
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 19.1 l/100 km
12.3 US mpg
14.8 UK mpg
5.2 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 9.1 l/100 km
25.8 US mpg
31 UK mpg
11 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 12.8 l/100 km
18.4 US mpg
22.1 UK mpg
7.8 km/l
CO2 emissions 304 g/km
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 7 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 7 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 6.7 sec
Maximum speed 250 km/h, Electronically limited
155.34 mph
Emission standard Euro 2
Weight-to-power ratio 6.4 kg/Hp, 157.1 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 4.3 kg/Nm, 230.8 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 286 Hp @ 5700 rpm.
Power per litre 65 Hp/l
Torque 420 Nm @ 3900 rpm.
309.78 lb.-ft. @ 3900 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M62B44
Engine displacement 4398 cm3
268.38 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 92 mm
3.62 in.
Piston Stroke 82.7 mm
3.26 in.
Compression ratio 10:1
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 7.5 l
7.93 US qt | 6.6 UK qt
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Coolant 12.5 l
13.21 US qt | 11 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1820 kg
4012.41 lbs.
Max. weight 2240 kg
4938.35 lbs.
Max load 420 kg
925.94 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 320 l
11.3 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 90 l
23.78 US gal | 19.8 UK gal
Max. roof load 75 kg
165.35 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%) 1800 kg
3968.32 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 1600 kg
3527.4 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 750 kg
1653.47 lbs.
Permitted towbar download 90 kg
198.42 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 4780 mm
188.19 in.
Width 1855 mm
73.03 in.
Width including mirrors 2037 mm
80.2 in.
Height 1340 mm
52.76 in.
Wheelbase 2684 mm
105.67 in.
Front track 1554 mm
61.18 in.
Rear (Back) track 1562 mm
61.5 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.29
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 5 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension Spring Strut, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspension Independent multi-link suspension, Transverse stabilizer, Coil spring
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Ventilated discs
Assisting systems ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 235/50 R16
Wheel rims size 7.5J x 16

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