Compare: BMW 8 Series 1995 Coupe 286 Hp

General information

Brand

BMW

Model

8 Series

Generation

8 Series (E31)

Modification (Engine)

840Ci 4.4 V8 (286 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

1995

End of production

1999

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

19.1 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

9.1 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

12.8 l/100 km

CO₂ emissions

304 g/km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

7 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

7 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

6.7 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

250 km/h, Electronically limited

Emission standard

Euro 2

Weight-to-power ratio

6.4 kg/Hp, 157.1 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.3 kg/Nm, 230.8 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

286 Hp @ 5700 rpm.

Power per litre

65 Hp/l

Torque

420 Nm @ 3900 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M62B44

Engine displacement

4398 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

92 mm

Piston Stroke

82.7 mm

Compression ratio

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

Engine oil specification

Coolant

12.5 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1820 kg

Max. weight

2240 kg

Max load

420 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

320 l

Fuel tank capacity

90 l

Max. roof load

75 kg

Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%)

1800 kg

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1600 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

750 kg

Permitted towbar download

90 kg

Dimensions

Length

4780 mm

Width

1855 mm

Width including mirrors

2037 mm

Height

1340 mm

Wheelbase

2684 mm

Front track

1554 mm

Rear (Back) track

1562 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.29

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

5 gears, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Suspension strut, Anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link suspension, Anti-roll bar, Coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

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

7.5J x 16