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BMW 840 Ci Automatic {E31}

Bodywork

type 2+2 FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 89.00 mm × 80.00 mm 3.5 in × 3.15 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 4 litre 3982 cc (242.997 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 Bosch DME 3.3 fuel inj.
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 7.40 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km 27.40 s
Top speed 250 km/h (155 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 148.03 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1262.3 kPa (183.1 psi)
Specific torque 100.45 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.11
Unitary capacity 497.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2685 mm
wheelbase 105.7 in
Length (milimeters) 4780 mm
Length (inches) 188.2 in
Width (milimeters) 1854 mm
Width (inches) 73 in
Height (milimeters) 1341 mm
Height (inches) 52.8 in
L:W ratio 1.78
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1905 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 4200 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 VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 5A
Top gear ratio 0.83
Final drive ratio 2.93

General information

RAC rating 39.3
Number made
Model code
Model family E31
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1993 BMW 840 Ci Automatic {E31} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1993

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