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BMW 850i {E31}

Bodywork

type 2+2 FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 84.00 mm × 75.00 mm 3.31 in × 2.95 in
Cylinders V-12
Displace 5 litre 4988 cc (304.386 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 24 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.80:1
Fuel system Bo Mot fuel inj.
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 7.10 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 15.50 s
Standing km 26.30 s
Top speed 251 km/h (156 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 165.18 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1133.7 kPa (164.4 psi)
Specific torque 90.22 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 7
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.12
Unitary capacity 415.67 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) 1792 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3951 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 2.06 m2
Cx 0.60

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering recirculating ball PAS
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 11.50 m
Tyres
Wheels
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 52.5
Number made
Model code
Model family E31
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1989 BMW 850i {E31} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1989

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