BMW 8 Series (E31) 840i 4.0 (286 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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BMW 8 Series (E31) 840i 4.0 (286 Hp) /Coupe 1993 - 1996/

What is the body type of BMW 8 Series (E31)?

Coupe, 2 Doors, 4 Seats

How fast is 1993 8 Series (E31) 840i 4.0 (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 1993 840i 4.0 (286 Hp)?

286 Hp, 400 Nm
295 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW 8 Series Coupe 1993 840i 4.0 (286 Hp)?

4.0 l
3982 cm³
243 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1993 BMW 840i 4.0 (286 Hp)?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of BMW 8 Series (E31) Coupe 1993 840i 4.0 (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 1993 BMW 8 Series Coupe?

4780 mm
188.19 in.

What is the width of 1993 BMW 8 Series Coupe?

1855 mm
73.03 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1993 BMW 8 Series (E31) 840i 4.0 (286 Hp)?

1780 kg
3924 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1993 BMW 8 Series (E31) 840i 4.0 (286 Hp)?

2180 kg
4806 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1993 BMW 8 Series Coupe?

320 l
11.3 cu. ft.

What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1993 BMW 8 Series (E31) 840i 4.0 (286 Hp)?

6, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

BMW

Model

8 Series

Generation

8 Series (E31)

Modification (Engine)

840i 4.0 (286 Hp)

Start of production

1993 year

End of production

1996 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

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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

4.5 kg/Nm, 224.7 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

286 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Power per litre

71.8 Hp/l

Torque

400 Nm @ 4500 rpm. 295 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M60B40

Engine displacement

3982 cm³ 243 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

89 mm 3.5 in.

Piston Stroke

80 mm 3.15 in.

Compression ratio

10:1

Number of valves per cylinder

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

12.5 l 13.21 US qt | 11 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

Tires size

235/50 R16

Wheel rims size

Specs of BMW 8 Series (E31) 840i 4.0 (286 Hp) /1993, 1994, 1995, 1996/