Compare: BMW 8 Series 1993 Coupe 286 Hp

General information

Brand

BMW

Model

8 Series

Generation

8 Series (E31)

Modification (Engine)

840i 4.0 (286 Hp)

Start of production

1993

End of production

1996

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

19.2 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

9 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

6.9 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

6.9 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

6.6 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

250 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

6.2 kg/Hp, 160.7 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.5 kg/Nm, 224.7 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

286 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Power per litre

71.8 Hp/l

Torque

400 Nm @ 4500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M60B40

Engine displacement

3982 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

89 mm

Piston Stroke

80 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

1780 kg

Max. weight

2180 kg

Max load

400 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

320 l

Fuel tank capacity

90 l

Dimensions

Length

4780 mm

Width

1855 mm

Height

1340 mm

Wheelbase

2648 mm

Front track

1554 mm

Rear (Back) track

1562 mm

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

Tire size

235/50 R16

Wheel rim size