BMW 8 Series (E31) 840Ci 4.4 (286 Hp) 1995

General Information

Modification (Engine)

840Ci 4.4 (286 Hp)

Start of production

1995 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

End of production

1999 year

Engine

Power

286 Hp @ 5700 rpm.

Power per litre

65 Hp/l

Engine location

Front, Longitudinal

Number of cylinders

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Torque

420 Nm @ 3900 rpm.

Engine displacement

4398

Engine oil capacity

7.5 l

Coolant

13 l

Fuel System

Multi-point indirect injection

Valvetrain

DOHC

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1562 mm

Width

1855 mm

Height

1340 mm

Length

4780 mm

Front track

1554 mm

Wheelbase

2648 mm

Performance Characteristics

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

6.9 sec

Weight-to-power ratio

6.2 kg/Hp, 160.7 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.2 kg/Nm, 236 Nm/tonne

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

19.2 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

9 l

Maximum speed

250 km/h

Volume and Weight

Max load

400 kg

Kerb Weight

1780 kg

Fuel tank capacity

90 l

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

320 l

Max. weight

2180 kg

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

6 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Wishbone

Rear suspension

Coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Wheel rims size

Tires size

235/50 R16

BMW 8 Series 840Ci 4.4 (286 Hp)