Technical Specifications BMW 8 Series 1989 - 1992 Coupe




1989 8 Series E31

840Ci 4.4 (286 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
286 hp @ 5700 rpm.  | 213 kW
Torque
420 Nm @ 3900 rpm.  | 310 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
6.9 sec
Drive type
Rear wheel drive
Top speed
250 km/h  | 155 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
4398 cc  | 4.4 L
Number of cylinders
8
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Transmission Type
6 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
DOHC
Position of cylinders
V engine
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
19.2 l/100 km  | 12.3 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
9 l/100 km  | 26.1 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
90 L  | 23.8 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
320 L  | 11.3 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2648 mm  | 104.3 in.
Front track
1554 mm  | 61.2 in.
Rear track
1562 mm  | 61.5 in.
Length
4780 mm  | 188.2 in.
Width
1855 mm  | 73 in.
Height
1340 mm  | 52.8 in.
Max weight
2180 kg  | 4807 lbs
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
1780 kg  | 3925 lbs
Number of seats
4
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
Front wheel rims: 8J x 18
Tire size
Front wheel tires: 245/50 R18
Other Specs
Body type
Coupe
Steering type
Steering rack
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
1989 8 Series E31

850 Ci 5.4 (326 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
326 hp @ 5000 rpm.  | 243 kW
Torque
490 Nm @ 3900 rpm.  | 361 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
6.3 sec
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Top speed
250 km/h  | 155 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
5379 cc  | 5.38 L
Number of cylinders
12
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
85 mm
Transmission Type
5 (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
OHC
Position of cylinders
V engine
Piston stroke
79 mm
Compression
10 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
21.1 l/100 km  | 11.1 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
9.9 l/100 km  | 23.8 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
90 L  | 23.8 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
320 L  | 11.3 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2684 mm  | 105.7 in.
Front track
1554 mm  | 61.2 in.
Rear track
1562 mm  | 61.5 in.
Length
4780 mm  | 188.2 in.
Width
1855 mm  | 73 in.
Height
1340 mm  | 52.8 in.
Max weight
2300 kg  | 5072 lbs
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
1880 kg  | 4145 lbs
Number of seats
4
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
R17
Tire size
215/60 R17
Other Specs
Body type
Coupe
Steering type
Steering rack
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
1989 8 Series E31

840i 4.0 (286 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
286 hp @ 5800 rpm.  | 213 kW
Torque
400 Nm @ 4500 rpm.  | 295 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
6.9 sec
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Top speed
250 km/h  | 155 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
3982 cc  | 3.98 L
Number of cylinders
8
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
89 mm
Transmission Type
6 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
DOHC
Position of cylinders
V engine
Piston stroke
80 mm
Compression
10 mm
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
19.2 l/100 km  | 12.3 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
9 l/100 km  | 26.1 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
90 L  | 23.8 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
320 L  | 11.3 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2648 mm  | 104.3 in.
Front track
1554 mm  | 61.2 in.
Rear track
1562 mm  | 61.5 in.
Length
4780 mm  | 188.2 in.
Width
1855 mm  | 73 in.
Height
1340 mm  | 52.8 in.
Max weight
2180 kg  | 4807 lbs
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
1780 kg  | 3925 lbs
Number of seats
4
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
R18
Tire size
245/45 R18
Other Specs
Body type
Coupe
Steering type
Steering rack
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
1989 8 Series E31

830i 3.0 (218 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
218 hp @ 4000 rpm.  | 163 kW
Torque
500 Nm @ 2750 rpm.  | 369 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
7.8 sec
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Top speed
241 km/h  | 150 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
2993 cc  | 2.99 L
Number of cylinders
6
Turbocharger
Yes
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Transmission Type
6 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
DOHC
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
90 mm
Compression
18 mm
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Diesel
Fuel supply
Diesel Commonrail
Fuel tank
90 L  | 23.8 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
320 L  | 11.3 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2685 mm  | 105.7 in.
Front track
1555 mm  | 61.2 in.
Rear track
1560 mm  | 61.4 in.
Length
4780 mm  | 188.2 in.
Width
1855 mm  | 73 in.
Height
1340 mm  | 52.8 in.
Max weight
2210 kg  | 4873 lbs
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
1790 kg  | 3947 lbs
Number of seats
4
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
R20
Tire size
195/55 R20
Other Specs
Body type
Coupe
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
1989 8 Series E31

850 Csi 5.6 (380 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
380 hp @ 5300 rpm.  | 283 kW
Torque
550 Nm @ 4000 rpm.  | 406 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
6 sec
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Top speed
250 km/h  | 155 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
5576 cc  | 5.58 L
Number of cylinders
12
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
86 mm
Transmission Type
6 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
OHC
Position of cylinders
V engine
Piston stroke
80 mm
Compression
9.8 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (combined)
12.8 l/100 km  | 18.4 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
90 L  | 23.8 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
320 L  | 11.3 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2684 mm  | 105.7 in.
Front track
1554 mm  | 61.2 in.
Rear track
1562 mm  | 61.5 in.
Length
4780 mm  | 188.2 in.
Width
1855 mm  | 73 in.
Height
1330 mm  | 52.4 in.
Max weight
2340 kg  | 5160 lbs
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
1900 kg  | 4190 lbs
Number of seats
4
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
R14
Tire size
185/70 R14
Other Specs
Body type
Coupe
Steering type
Steering rack
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
1989 8 Series E31

850i (300 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
300 hp @ 5200 rpm.  | 224 kW
Torque
450 Nm @ 4100 rpm.  | 332 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
6.8 sec
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Top speed
250 km/h  | 155 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
4988 cc  | 4.99 L
Number of cylinders
12
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Transmission Type
6 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
V engine
Piston stroke
75 mm
Compression
8.8 mm
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
19.8 l/100 km  | 11.9 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
8.8 l/100 km  | 26.7 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (combined)
10.4 l/100 km  | 22.6 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
90 L  | 23.8 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
360 L  | 12.7 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2684 mm  | 105.7 in.
Front track
1554 mm  | 61.2 in.
Rear track
1562 mm  | 61.5 in.
Length
4780 mm  | 188.2 in.
Width
1855 mm  | 73 in.
Height
1340 mm  | 52.8 in.
Max weight
2190 kg  | 4829 lbs
Ride height
140 mm  | 5.5 in.
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
1790 kg  | 3947 lbs
Number of seats
4
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
R20
Tire size
195/55 R20
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
11.5 m
Body type
Coupe
Steering type
Steering rack
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
1989 8 Series E31

850i (300 Hp) Automatic

Performance
Engine power
300 hp @ 5200 rpm.  | 224 kW
Torque
450 Nm @ 4100 rpm.  | 332 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
7.4 sec
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Top speed
250 km/h  | 155 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
4988 cc  | 4.99 L
Number of cylinders
12
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Transmission Type
4 (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
V engine
Piston stroke
75 mm
Compression
8.8 mm
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
19.8 l/100 km  | 11.9 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
8.6 l/100 km  | 27.4 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (combined)
10.3 l/100 km  | 22.8 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
90 L  | 23.8 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
360 L  | 12.7 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2684 mm  | 105.7 in.
Front track
1554 mm  | 61.2 in.
Rear track
1562 mm  | 61.5 in.
Length
4780 mm  | 188.2 in.
Width
1855 mm  | 73 in.
Height
1340 mm  | 52.8 in.
Max weight
2190 kg  | 4829 lbs
Ride height
140 mm  | 5.5 in.
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
1790 kg  | 3947 lbs
Number of seats
4
Wheels and Tires
Tire size
205/45 R17
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
11.5 m
Body type
Coupe
Steering type
Steering rack
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
1989 8 Series E31

850 Ci 5.0 (300 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
300 hp @ 5200 rpm.  | 224 kW
Torque
450 Nm @ 4100 rpm.  | 332 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
6.8 sec
Drive type
All wheel drive (4x4)
Top speed
250 km/h  | 155 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
4988 cc  | 4.99 L
Number of cylinders
12
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Transmission Type
6 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
-
Position of cylinders
V engine
Piston stroke
75 mm
Compression
8.8 mm
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
19.8 l/100 km  | 11.9 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
8.8 l/100 km  | 26.7 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (combined)
10.4 l/100 km  | 22.6 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
90 L  | 23.8 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
320 L  | 11.3 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2685 mm  | 105.7 in.
Front track
1555 mm  | 61.2 in.
Rear track
1560 mm  | 61.4 in.
Length
4780 mm  | 188.2 in.
Width
1855 mm  | 73 in.
Height
1340 mm  | 52.8 in.
Max weight
2210 kg  | 4873 lbs
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
1790 kg  | 3947 lbs
Number of seats
4
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
R18
Tire size
245/45 R18
Other Specs
Body type
Coupe
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
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