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Specs of BMW 8 Series (E31) 840Ci 4.4 (286 Hp) /1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999/

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Key specs

BMW 8 Series (E31) 840Ci 4.4 (286 Hp) /Coupe 1995 - 1999/

What is the body type of BMW 8 Series (E31)?
Coupe, 2 Doors, 4 Seats
How fast is 1995 8 Series (E31) 840Ci 4.4 (286 Hp)?
250 km/h | 155 mph
0-100 km/h: 6.9 sec
0-60 mph: 6.6 sec
What is the power output of BMW 8 Series Coupe 1995 840Ci 4.4 (286 Hp)?
286 Hp, 420 Nm
310 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of BMW 8 Series Coupe 1995 840Ci 4.4 (286 Hp)?
4.4 l
4398 cm3
268.38 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1995 BMW 840Ci 4.4 (286 Hp)?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of BMW 8 Series (E31) Coupe 1995 840Ci 4.4 (286 Hp)?
Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1995 BMW 8 Series Coupe?
4780 mm
188.19 in.
What is the width of 1995 BMW 8 Series Coupe?
1855 mm
73.03 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1995 BMW 8 Series (E31) 840Ci 4.4 (286 Hp)?
1780 kg
3924 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1995 BMW 8 Series (E31) 840Ci 4.4 (286 Hp)?
2180 kg
4806 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1995 BMW 8 Series Coupe?
320 l
11.3 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1995 BMW 8 Series (E31) 840Ci 4.4 (286 Hp)?
6, manual transmission

General information

Brand
Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
840Ci 4.4 (286 Hp)
Start of production
1995
End of production
1999
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Coupe
Seats
4
Doors
2
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
19.2 l/100 km 12.3 US mpg
14.7 UK mpg
5.2 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
9 l/100 km 26.1 US mpg
31.4 UK mpg
11.1 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
6.6 sec
Maximum speed
250 km/h 155 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
6.2 kg/Hp, 160.7 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
4.2 kg/Nm, 236 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
286 Hp @ 5700 rpm.
Power per litre
65 Hp/l
Torque
420 Nm @ 3900 rpm. 310 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
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
Engine oil specification
Coolant
13 l 13.74 US qt | 11.44 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1780 kg 3924 lbs.
Max. weight
2180 kg 4806 lbs.
Max load
400 kg 882 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
320 l 11.3 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
2648 mm 104.25 in.
Front track
1554 mm 61.18 in.
Rear (Back) track
1562 mm 61.5 in.

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
6 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension
Wishbone
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tire size
235/50 R16
Wheel rim size
16