BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Ci 5.0 (300 Hp) 1989

General Information

Modification (Engine)

850Ci 5.0 (300 Hp)

Start of production

1989 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

End of production

1994 year

Engine

Power

300 Hp @ 5200 rpm.

Power per litre

60.1 Hp/l

Engine location

Front, Longitudinal

Number of cylinders

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Compression ratio

8.8

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Torque

450 Nm @ 4100 rpm.

Engine displacement

4988

Cylinder Bore

84 mm

Piston Stroke

75 mm

Engine oil capacity

7.5 l

Coolant

13 l

Fuel System

Multi-point indirect injection

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1560 mm

Width

1855 mm

Height

1340 mm

Length

4780 mm

Front track

1555 mm

Wheelbase

2685 mm

Performance Characteristics

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

6.8 sec

Weight-to-power ratio

6 kg/Hp, 167.6 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4 kg/Nm, 251.4 Nm/tonne

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

19.8 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

8.8 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

10.4 l

Maximum speed

250 km/h

Volume and Weight

Max load

420 kg

Kerb Weight

1790 kg

Fuel tank capacity

90 l

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

320 l

Max. weight

2210 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)

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Wheel rims size

Tires size

235/50 R16

BMW 8 Series 850Ci 5.0 (300 Hp)