BMW
Specifications, engines, dimensions and technical data.
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The BMW 8 Series (E31) is the 1st generation of the 8 Series, built from 1989 to 1999. It is offered as a Cabriolet with 5 engines (petrol), from 286 HP to 380 HP. The 850Ci 5.0 (300 Hp) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.8 s, reaches a top speed of 250 km/h and is 4780 mm long.
The BMW 8 Series (E31) has 286 HP to 380 HP, depending on the engine: 4.0 M60 (286 HP), 4.4 M62 (286 HP), 5.0 M70 (300 HP), 5.4 M73 (326 HP), 5.6 S70 (380 HP).
The BMW 8 Series is available with 5 engines: 4.0 M60 (286 HP, petrol), 4.4 M62 (286 HP, petrol), 5.0 M70 (300 HP, petrol), 5.4 M73 (326 HP, petrol), 5.6 S70 (380 HP, petrol).
The BMW 8 Series is 4780 mm long, 1855 mm wide, 1340 mm tall, with a 2685 mm wheelbase.
The BMW 8 Series 850Ci 5.0 (300 Hp) goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.8 s and has a top speed of 250 km/h.
| Generation | BMW 8 Series E31 |
|---|---|
| Year | 1989–1994 |
| Platform | BMW E31 |
| Variant | 850Ci 5.0 (300 Hp) |
| Body type | coupe |
| Engine type | Fuel |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Seats | 4 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Power | 300 HP |
|---|---|
| Power @ max rpm | 5200 rpm |
| Torque | 450 Nm |
| Torque @ max rpm | 4100 rpm |
| Top speed | 250 km/h |
|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.8 s |
| 0–62 mph | 6.8 s |
| Engine code | M70B50 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 4988 cc |
| Cylinders | 12 |
| Configuration | V Engine |
| Bore | 84.0 mm |
| Stroke | 75.0 mm |
| Compression ratio | 8.8 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Injection system | Multi Port Manifold Injection |
| Aspiration | Naturally Aspirated Engine |
| Oil capacity | 7.5 L |
| Coolant | 13.0 L |
| Engine layout | Front Longitudinal |
| Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
|---|---|
| Powertrain architecture | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Drivetrain architecture | The Internal Combustion Engine Ice Drives The Rear Wheels Of The Vehicle |
| Gearbox type | Torque Converter |
| Gears | 4 |
| Gearbox code | 4hp24 |
| Gearbox manufacturer | zf |
| Length | 4780 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1855 mm |
| Height | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2685 mm |
| Front track | 1555 mm |
| Rear track | 1560 mm |
| Boot space | 320 L |
| Kerb weight | 1790 kg |
|---|---|
| Max weight | 2210 kg |
| Max load | 420 kg |
| Fuel combined | 10.4 L/100km |
|---|---|
| Fuel urban | 19.8 L/100km |
| Fuel extra urban | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel tank | 90.0 L |
| Front suspension | wishbone |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Coil Spring |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear brakes | disc |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tire size | 235/50 R16 |
| Wheel rims | 16 |
| Assisting systems | Abs Anti Lock Braking System |
| Weight-to-power | 6 kg/Hp, 167.6 Hp/tonne |
|---|---|
| Weight-to-torque | 4 kg/Nm, 251.4 Nm/tonne |
| Start Of Production | 1989 |
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| End Of Production | 1994 |
! Figures from catalog data; real-world values may differ.