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Key specs

BMW 8 Series (E31) 850i (300 Hp) /Coupe 1989 - 1992/
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) 850i (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) 850i (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 850i (300 Hp)?
300 Hp, 450 Nm
332 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of BMW 8 Series Coupe 1989 850i (300 Hp)?
5.0 l
4988 cm3
304.39 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1989 BMW 850i (300 Hp)?
12, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of BMW 8 Series (E31) Coupe 1989 850i (300 Hp)?
Rear wheel drive. ICE. 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) 850i (300 Hp)?
1790 kg
3946 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1989 BMW 8 Series (E31) 850i (300 Hp)?
2190 kg
4828 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1989 BMW 8 Series Coupe?
360 l
12.7 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1989 BMW 8 Series (E31) 850i (300 Hp)?
6, manual transmission
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General information

Brand
BMW
Model
8 Series
Generation
8 Series (E31)
Modification (Engine)
850i (300 Hp)
Start of production
1989
End of production
1992
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Coupe
Seats
4
Doors
2
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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
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
Engine oil specification
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Coolant
13 l 13.74 US qt | 11.44 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1790 kg 3946 lbs.
Max. weight
2190 kg 4828 lbs.
Max load
400 kg 882 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
360 l 12.7 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
6 gears, manual 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
Tire size
235/50 ZR 16
Wheel rim size
16