BMW 840Ci Automatic (Feb-1996 – May-1999)
Coupe, 2 doors, 4 seats
Petrol (Gasoline), V-Motor 8, 4398 ccm
286 Hp @ 5700 rpm / 210 kW @ 5700 rpm
420 Nm @ 3900 rpm
7,0 s 0-100 km/h, max.speed 250 km/h
Urban: 20,0 l/100km
Highway: 9,5 l/100km
Mixed: 13,4 l/100km
71939 Euro
Equipped with V8 petrol (gasoline) engine with 4398 ccm capacity it produces 286 Hp and 210 kW power at 5700 rpm and 420 Nm torque at 3900 rpm with top claim speed 250 km/h and acceleration 0-100 km/h in 7,0 s
General info
| Brand | BMW |
| Model series | 8 Series (E31) (09/89 – 05/99) |
| Model | 840Ci Automatic |
| Internal code | E31 |
| Model start | Feb-1996 |
| Model end | May-1999 |
| 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 5700 rpm and 420 Nm torque at 3900 rpm with top claim speed 250 km/h and acceleration 0-100 km/h in 7,0 s
| Power | 210 kW / 286 hp @ 5700 rpm |
| Torque | 420 Nm @ 3900 rpm |
| Acceleration | 7,0 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h |
| Fuel consumption city | 20,0 l/100km |
| Fuel consumption highway | 9,5 l/100km |
| Fuel consumption mixed | 13,4 l/100km |
| CO2 emissions | |
| Emissions category | Euro 2 (bis 2500kg) |
| Fuel tank size | 90 l |
Official fuel consumption is 20,0 l/100km in the city, 9,5 l/100km on the highway and 13,4 l/100km in the mixed circle. Emission category is Euro 2 (bis 2500kg) 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 | 1895 kg |
| Gross weight | 2240 kg |
| Payload | 345 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 | 4398 ccm |
| Valve gear | |
| Valves total | valves total, 4 per cylinder |
Transmission
| Drivetrain | Rear wheel drive |
| Gearbox type | Automatic transmission, 5 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 | 71939 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 |
