BMW 8 Series (E31) 850i (300 Hp) Automatic 1989

General Information

Modification (Engine)

850i (300 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

1989 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

End of production

1992 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

Number of valves per cylinder

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

1562 mm

Width

1855 mm

Height

1340 mm

Length

4780 mm

Front track

1554 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

1.5

Wheelbase

2684 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

140 mm

Performance Characteristics

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

7.4 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

8.6 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

10.3 l

Maximum speed

250 km/h

Volume and Weight

Max load

400 kg

Kerb Weight

1790 kg

Fuel tank capacity

90 l

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

360 l

Max. weight

2190 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

4 gears, automatic transmission

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 ZR 16

BMW 8 Series 850i (300 Hp) Automatic