Compare: BMW 8 Series 1989 Coupe 300 Hp

General information

Brand

BMW

Model

8 Series

Generation

8 Series (E31)

Modification (Engine)

850Ci 5.0 (300 Hp)

Start of production

1989

End of production

1994

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

19.8 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

8.8 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

10.4 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

6.8 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

6.8 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

6.5 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

250 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

6 kg/Hp, 167.6 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4 kg/Nm, 251.4 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

300 Hp @ 5200 rpm.

Power per litre

60.1 Hp/l

Torque

450 Nm @ 4100 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M70B50

Engine displacement

4988 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

84 mm

Piston Stroke

75 mm

Compression ratio

8.8

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Engine oil capacity

7.5 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

13 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1790 kg

Max. weight

2210 kg

Max load

420 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

320 l

Fuel tank capacity

90 l

Dimensions

Length

4780 mm

Width

1855 mm

Height

1340 mm

Wheelbase

2685 mm

Front track

1555 mm

Rear (Back) track

1560 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)

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

235/50 R16

Wheel rim size