BMW M8 Coupe Prototype (E31) 6.0 V12 (640 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

BMW M8 Coupe Prototype (E31) 6.0 V12 (640 Hp) /Coupe 1992 - 1992/

What is the body type of BMW M8 Coupe Prototype (E31)?

Coupe, 2 Doors, 4 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of BMW M8 Coupe Prototype (E31) 6.0 V12 (640 Hp)?

10.6 l/100 km
22.2 US mpg
26.6 UK mpg
9.4 km/l

How environmentally friendly is BMW M8 6.0 V12 (640 Hp)?

242 g/km CO₂

What is the power output of BMW M8 Coupe 1992 6.0 V12 (640 Hp)?

640 Hp, 650 Nm
479 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW M8 Coupe 1992 6.0 V12 (640 Hp)?

6.1 l
6064 cm³
370.05 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1992 BMW 6.0 V12 (640 Hp)?

12, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of BMW M8 Coupe Prototype (E31) Coupe 1992 6.0 V12 (640 Hp)?

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

What is the length of 1992 BMW M8 Coupe?

4780 mm
188.19 in.

What is the width of 1992 BMW M8 Coupe?

1855 mm
73.03 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1992 BMW M8 Coupe Prototype (E31) 6.0 V12 (640 Hp)?

1443 kg
3181 lbs.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1992 BMW M8 Coupe Prototype (E31) 6.0 V12 (640 Hp)?

6, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

BMW

Model

Generation

M8 Coupe Prototype (E31)

Modification (Engine)

6.0 V12 (640 Hp)

Start of production

1992

End of production

1992

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

10.6 l/100 km 22.2 US mpg
26.6 UK mpg
9.4 km/l

CO₂ emissions

242 g/km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Weight-to-power ratio

2.3 kg/Hp, 443.5 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

2.2 kg/Nm, 450.5 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

640 Hp @ 7500 rpm.

Power per litre

105.5 Hp/l

Torque

650 Nm @ 5600 rpm. 479 lb.-ft. @ 5600 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

S70/2

Engine displacement

6064 cm³ 370.05 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

86 mm 3.39 in.

Piston Stroke

87 mm 3.43 in.

Compression ratio

11:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1443 kg 3181 lbs.

Dimensions

Length

4780 mm 188.19 in.

Width

1855 mm 73.03 in.

Height

1330 mm 52.36 in.

Wheelbase

2684 mm 105.67 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

Double wishbone, Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Wishbone, Anti-roll bar

Front brakes

Ventilated discs, 345 mm

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs, 328 mm

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

Front wheel tires: 235/45 R17
Rear wheel tires: 285/40 R17

Wheel rim size

Front wheel rims: 8J x 17
Rear wheel rims: 9J x 17

Specs of BMW M8 Coupe Prototype (E31) 6.0 V12 (640 Hp) /1992/