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BMW M8 Coupe Prototype (E31)BMW M8 Coupe Prototype (E31) 6.0 V12 (640 Hp)

General information

Brand
BMW
Model
M8
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
4
Doors
2

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
10.6 l/100 km
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

Internal combustion engine specs

Power
640 Hp @ 7500 rpm.
Power per litre
105.5 Hp/l
Torque
650 Nm @ 5600 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
S70/2
Engine displacement
6064 cm3
Number of cylinders
12
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
86 mm
Piston Stroke
87 mm
Compression ratio
11
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1443 kg

Dimensions

Length
4780 mm
Width
1855 mm
Height
1330 mm
Wheelbase
2684 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
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