Specifications: BMW 8 Series (E31) 850i (300 Hp) Automatic 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992

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BMW 8 Series (E31) 850i (300 Hp) Automatic – Full specifications
General information
Brand BMW
Model 8 Series
Generation 8 Series (E31)
Modification (Engine) 850i (300 Hp) Automatic
Start of production 1989 year
End of production 1992 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Coupe
Seats 4
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 19.8 l/100 km
11.9 US mpg
14.3 UK mpg
5.1 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 8.6 l/100 km
27.4 US mpg
32.8 UK mpg
11.6 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 10.3 l/100 km
22.8 US mpg
27.4 UK mpg
9.7 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 7 sec
Maximum speed 250 km/h
155.34 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 6 kg/Hp, 167.6 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 4 kg/Nm, 251.4 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 300 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power per litre 60.1 Hp/l
Torque 450 Nm @ 4100 rpm.
331.9 lb.-ft. @ 4100 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M70B50
Engine displacement 4988 cm3
304.39 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 12
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 84 mm
3.31 in.
Piston Stroke 75 mm
2.95 in.
Compression ratio 8.8:1
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity 7.5 l
7.93 US qt | 6.6 UK qt
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Coolant 13 l
13.74 US qt | 11.44 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1790 kg
3946.27 lbs.
Max. weight 2190 kg
4828.12 lbs.
Max load 400 kg
881.85 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 360 l
12.71 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 90 l
23.78 US gal | 19.8 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4780 mm
188.19 in.
Width 1855 mm
73.03 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.
Ride height (ground clearance) 140 mm
5.51 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.29
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 11.5 m
37.73 ft.
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 4 gears, automatic transmission
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Disc
Assisting systems ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 235/50 ZR 16
Wheel rims size 16

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