BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Ci 5.0 (300 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Ci 5.0 (300 Hp) /Coupe 1989 - 1994/

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

Coupe, 2 Doors, 4 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Ci 5.0 (300 Hp)?

10.4 l/100 km
22.6 US mpg
27.2 UK mpg
9.6 km/l

How fast is 1989 8 Series (E31) 850Ci 5.0 (300 Hp)?

250 km/h | 155 mph
0-100 km/h: 6.8 sec
0-60 mph: 6.5 sec

What is the power output of BMW 8 Series Coupe 1989 850Ci 5.0 (300 Hp)?

300 Hp, 450 Nm
332 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW 8 Series Coupe 1989 850Ci 5.0 (300 Hp)?

5.0 l
4988 cm³
304.39 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1989 BMW 850Ci 5.0 (300 Hp)?

12, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of BMW 8 Series (E31) Coupe 1989 850Ci 5.0 (300 Hp)?

Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1989 BMW 8 Series Coupe?

4780 mm
188.19 in.

What is the width of 1989 BMW 8 Series Coupe?

1855 mm
73.03 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1989 BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Ci 5.0 (300 Hp)?

1790 kg
3946 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1989 BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Ci 5.0 (300 Hp)?

2210 kg
4872 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1989 BMW 8 Series Coupe?

320 l
11.3 cu. ft.

What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1989 BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Ci 5.0 (300 Hp)?

6, manual transmission

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- BMW 8 Series
  - 8 Series (E31)
    - 850i (300 Hp) Automatic
    - 850i (300 Hp)
    - 850Csi 5.6 (380 Hp)
    - 850Ci 5.4 (326 Hp)
    - 850Ci 5.0 (300 Hp)
    - 840i 4.0 (286 Hp)
    - 840Ci 4.4 V8 (286 Hp) Automatic
    - 840Ci 4.4 (286 Hp)

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General information

Brand

BMW

Model

8 Series

Generation

8 Series (E31)

Modification (Engine)

850Ci 5.0 (300 Hp)

Start of production

1989 year

End of production

1994 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

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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

8.8 l/100 km 26.7 US mpg
32.1 UK mpg
11.4 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

10.4 l/100 km 22.6 US mpg
27.2 UK mpg
9.6 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

6.8 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

6.8 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

6.5 sec

Maximum speed

250 km/h 155 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. 332 lb.-ft. @ 4100 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M70B50

Engine displacement

4988 cm³ 304.39 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

84 mm 3.31 in.

Piston Stroke

75 mm 2.95 in.

Compression ratio

8.8:1

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

Engine oil specification

Coolant

13 l 13.74 US qt | 11.44 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1790 kg 3946 lbs.

Max. weight

2210 kg 4872 lbs.

Max load

420 kg 926 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

2685 mm 105.71 in.

Front track

1555 mm 61.22 in.

Rear (Back) track

1560 mm 61.42 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)

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tires size

235/50 R16

Wheel rims size

Specs of BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Ci 5.0 (300 Hp) /1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994/