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BMW 850 CSi {E31}

Bodywork

type 2+2 FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 86.00 mm × 80.00 mm 3.39 in × 3.15 in
Cylinders V-12
Displace 5.6 litre 5576 cc (340.268 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 24 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 9.80:1
Fuel system Bo DME 1.7 fuel inj.
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 6.00 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km 25.50 s
Top speed 250 km/h (155 mph)
Fuel consumption 8.5/10.2/19.8 l/100km 90 km/h / 120 km/h / urban
CO2 emissions 429.0 g/km
Power to weight ratio 192.41 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1239.5 kPa (179.8 psi)
Specific torque 98.64 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 7
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.08
Unitary capacity 464.67 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) 1975 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 4354 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 0.310
Frontal area 2.06 m2
Cx 0.64

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering recirculating ball PAS
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 11.50 m
Tyres 235/45 ZR 17
Wheels 8J x 17
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 6M
Top gear ratio 0.83
Final drive ratio 2.93

General information

RAC rating 55.0
Number made
Model code
Model family E31
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1992 BMW 850 CSi {E31} PDF Manual
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Designer unknown
Year 1992

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