BMW M8 Coupe Prototype (E31) 6.0 V12 (640 Hp) 1992

General Information

Modification (Engine)

6.0 V12 (640 Hp)

Start of production

1992 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

End of production

1992 year

Engine

Power

640 Hp @ 7500 rpm.

Power per litre

105.5 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

650 Nm @ 5600 rpm.

Engine displacement

6064

Cylinder Bore

86 mm

Piston Stroke

87 mm

Fuel System

Multi-point indirect injection

Valvetrain

DOHC

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1562 mm

Width

1855 mm

Height

1330 mm

Length

4780 mm

Front track

1554 mm

Wheelbase

2684 mm

Performance Characteristics

CO₂ emissions

242 g/km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

10.6 l

Volume and Weight

Kerb Weight

1443 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

Double wishbone, Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Wishbone, Transverse stabilizer

Front brakes

Ventilated discs, 345 mm

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs, 328 mm

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Wheel rims size

Front wheel rims: 8J x 17
Rear wheel rims: 9J x 17

Tires size

Front wheel tires: 235/45 R17
Rear wheel tires: 285/40 R17

BMW M8 6.0 V12 (640 Hp)