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BMW 8 Series E31 840Ci (1993-1996)

This BMW 8 Series E31 840Ci model was produced in the period between jul-1993 and feb-1996 model years. Also, this BMW is 4 seats 2 doors upper class (s-class) coupe.
Overview
Model:

BMW 840Ci (Jul-1993 – Feb-1996)

Body Style:

Coupe, 2 doors, 4 seats

Engine:

Petrol (Gasoline), V-Motor 8, 3982 ccm

Power:

286 Hp @ 5800 rpm / 210 kW @ 5800 rpm

Torque:

400 Nm @ 4500 rpm

Speed:

6,9 s 0-100 km/h, max.speed 250 km/h

Fuel Consumption:

Urban: 17,7 l/100km
Highway: 7,9 l/100km at 90 km/h and 9,6 l/100km 120 km/h
Mixed: 11,7 l/100km

Base Price:

63656 Euro

Equipped with V8 petrol (gasoline) engine with 3982 ccm capacity it produces 286 Hp and 210 kW power at 5800 rpm and 400 Nm torque at 4500 rpm with top claim speed 250 km/h and acceleration 0-100 km/h in 6,9 s

General info

Brand BMW
Model series 8 Series (E31) (09/89 – 05/99)
Model 840Ci 
Internal code E31
Model start Jul-1993
Model end Feb-1996
Model series start Aug-1989
Model series end May-1999
Body type Coupe
Vehicle class Upper Class (S-Class)
Number of doors 2
Number of seats 4

Performance and Emissions

This BMW 840Ci produces 286 Hp and 210 kW power at 5800 rpm and 400 Nm torque at 4500 rpm with top claim speed 250 km/h and acceleration 0-100 km/h in 6,9 s

Power 210 kW / 286 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque 400 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Acceleration 6,9 s
Top speed 250 km/h
Fuel consumption city 17,7 l/100km
Fuel consumption highway 7,9 l/100km at 90 km/h and 9,6 l/100km at 120 km/h
Fuel consumption mixed 11,7 l/100km
CO2 emissions
Emissions category Euro 1
Fuel tank size 90 l

Official fuel consumption is in the city, on the highway and in the mixed circle. Emission category is Euro 1 with carbon dioxide emissions on the Super fuel type

Dimensions & Weights

Wheelbase 2684 mm
Length 4780 mm
Width 1855 mm
Height 1340 mm
Turning circle 11,5 m
Luggage volume 360 l
Curb weight 1855 kg
Gross weight 2180 kg
Payload 325 kg
Towing capacity braked 12% 1600 kg
Towing capacity unbracked 750 kg
Vertical load N.A.
Roof load 75 kg

Engine

Engine type Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel type Super
Injection type Indirect injection
Fuel system
Aspiration Naturally aspirated
Cylinders V-Motor 8
Capacity 3982 ccm
Valve gear
Valves total valves total, 4 per cylinder

Transmission

Drivetrain Rear wheel drive
Gearbox type Manual transmission, 6 speed
Start / stop system
Shift indicator

Suspension, brakes and tyres

For the better road holding, handling behaviour and ride confort in the chassis construction it has independent macpherson strut, coil springs w. anti-roll bar front suspension and independent multilink suspension, coil springs w. anti-roll bar rear suspension with ventilated discs brakes on the front axle and ventilated discs on the rear. Stock tire sizes are 235/50r16w front and 235/50r16w rear.

Front suspension Independent Macpherson strut, Coil springs w. Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension Independent multilink suspension, Coil springs w. Anti-roll bar
Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear brake Ventilated Discs
Tire size front 235/50R16W
Tire size rear 235/50R16W
Tire pressure monitoring system
Tire pressure control designation
Runflat
Runflat designation

Safety equipment

Airbag driver Standard
Airbag passenger Standard
Front side airbag
Front side airbag designation
Rear side airbag
Rear side airbag designation
Front head airbag
Front head airbag designation
Rear head airbag
Rear head airbag designation
Airbag Other
Airbag Other designation
Airbag deactivation
Airbag deactivation designation
Pre-crash system
Pre-Crash system designation
3-point belt rear center
3-point belt rear center – designation
Rear headrests Standard
Rear head restraints
Active headrests
Isofix
Isofix designation
Child seat integrated
ABS Standard
Brake assist
Brake assist designation
City emergency brake assist
Emergency brake Assist
Collision warning
Cornering brake control
Traction control Standard
Drive slip regulation ASC+T (Automatic stability control with traction control)
Electronic stability program
Driving dynamics control
Vehicle Dynamics Control – Trailer
Charging status check
Brake light dynamic
Brake light dynamic designation
Active steering
Fog lights Standard
Cornering
Headlights
Variable light distribution
Xenon headlights
LED headlights
Laser headlights
Light sensor
Rain sensor
Auto distance control
Automatic distance control designation
Traffic jam assistant
Night view assist
Pedestrian detection
Drowsiness detection
Lane departure
Lane change assistant
Emergency assistant
Intersection assistant
Intersection assistant
Pedestrian protection system
Traffic sign recognition
Head-up display (HUD)
Speed ​​limiter
High-beam assistant

Warranty

Warranty (vehicle) No
Paint warranty No
Rust warranty 6 Years
Additional warranty

Prices and additional equipment

Base price 63656 Euro
Air conditioner Standard
Central locking system Standard
Window lifter electr. Front Standard
Window lifter electr. Rear Standard
Parking aid
Parking aid designation
Parking assistant
Trailer assist
Hill start assist
Radio Standard
Radio designation Business RDS
Navigation
Navigation designation
Emergency function
Alloy wheels Standard
Leather interior Standard
Metallic paint 895 Euro

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