BMW 8 Series (E31) 840Ci 4.4 V8 (286 Hp) Automatic 1995

General Information

Modification (Engine)

840Ci 4.4 V8 (286 Hp) Automatic

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

Compression ratio

Number of valves per cylinder

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Torque

420 Nm @ 3900 rpm.

Engine displacement

4398

Cylinder Bore

92 mm

Piston Stroke

82.7 mm

Engine oil capacity

7.5 l

Coolant

12.5 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

2684 mm

Performance Characteristics

CO₂ emissions

304 g/km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

7 sec

Weight-to-power ratio

6.4 kg/Hp, 157.1 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.3 kg/Nm, 230.8 Nm/tonne

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

19.1 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

9.1 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

12.8 l

Maximum speed

250 km/h

Volume and Weight

Max load

420 kg

Kerb Weight

1820 kg

Fuel tank capacity

90 l

Max. roof load

75 kg

Permitted towbar download

90 kg

Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%)

1800 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

750 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

320 l

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1600 kg

Max. weight

2240 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

5 gears, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Spring Strut, Transverse stabilizer

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link suspension, Transverse stabilizer, Coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Wheel rims size

7.5J x 16

Tires size

235/50 R16

BMW 8 Series 840Ci 4.4 V8 (286 Hp) Automatic