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BMW 840Ci {E31}

Bodywork

type 2+2 FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 92.00 mm × 82.70 mm 3.62 in × 3.26 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 4.4 litre 4398 cc (268.382 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 32 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 10.00:1
Fuel system EFi
Maximum power 285.9 PS (282.0 bhp) (210.3 kW) @ 5700 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 6.60 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km 26.20 s
Top speed 250 km/h (155 mph)
Fuel consumption 19.2/9.0/12.8 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
CO2 emissions 304.0 g/km
Power to weight ratio 152.02 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 420.0 Nm (310 ft·lb) (42.8 kgm) @ 3900 rpm
bmep 1200.1 kPa (174.1 psi)
Specific torque 95.5 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.11
Unitary capacity 549.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2684 mm
wheelbase 105.7 in
Length (milimeters) 4780 mm
Length (inches) 188.2 in
Width (milimeters) 1855 mm
Width (inches) 73 in
Height (milimeters) 1340 mm
Height (inches) 52.8 in
L:W ratio 1.78
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1855 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 4090 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 90 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 19.8 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 23.8 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.290
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering recirculating ball PAS
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres 235/50 R 16 95W
Wheels 7½J x 16
Brakes F/R
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 6M
Top gear ratio 0.83
Final drive ratio 2.93

General information

RAC rating 42.0
Number made
Model code
Model family E31
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1996 BMW 840Ci {E31} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1996

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