1995 BMW 8-Series
Body style(s): 2-door hardtop coupe

Trim Levels: 840Ci, 850Ci, 850CSi
MSRP range: $69900-$100950

Notes: For 1995, the 8-Series 850CSi broke $100,000 for the first time. It was discontinued after the 1995 model year. However, the 850Ci received an engine displacement boost to 5.4L from 5.0L. To this was coupled a new 5-speed automatic transmission with Steptronic. Also, stability control was added to augment traction control.

Series: 1991-1997
Other series: none

DESIGN

Layout:
Seats:

Engine(s):		 front-engine, rear-wheel drive, unibody
2+2

4.0L 32-valve dohc SFI V8 [840Ci]
Bore x Stroke: 89.0x80.0mm
Horsepower (SAE net): 282bhp@5200rpm
Torque (SAE net): 295lb-ft@4500rpm
Transmission: 5-speed automatic
5.4L 24-valve sohc SFI V12 [850Ci]
Bore x Stroke: 85.1x79.0mm
Horsepower (SAE net): 322bhp@5000rpm
Torque (SAE net): 361lb-ft@4500rpm
Transmission: 5-speed manumatic
5.6L 24-valve sohc SFI V12 [850CSi]
Bore x Stroke: 86.1x80.0mm
Horsepower (SAE net): 372bhp@5300rpm
Torque (SAE net): 402lb-ft@4000rpm
Transmission: 6-speed manual

DIMENSIONS

EPA Class:
Wheelbase:
Length:
Width:
Height:
Track, F:
Track, R:		 SUBCOMPACT
105.7"
188.2"
73.0"
52.8"
61.2"
61.5"
Curb weight: 4123lbs., 4288lbs. (850Ci)
Interior volume:
Cargo volume:
Fuel tank:		 52/29 cu ft. (f/r)
11.3 cu ft.
23.8 gal.

TECHNICAL

Tires:
Suspension (f/r):
Brakes (f/r):
Steering:		 235/50-16 (840Ci, 850Ci); 235/45-17f, 265/40-17r (850CSi)
independent/independent
disc/disc
recirculating-ball

PERFORMANCE

Fuel economy (city/highway): 16/24mpg (840Ci), 14/20mpg (850Ci), 12/20mpg (850CSi)
Acceleration (zero to 60 mph): 7.4sec. (840Ci), 5.8sec. (850CSi)
Roadholding (skidpad): 0.79g (850Ci)
Slalom speed (through 100' intervals): 58.9mph (850Ci)

SEE ALSO: none
COMPETITORS: Jaguar XJS, Lexus SC 400, Mercedes-Benz 600SEC


BMW 8-Series coupe.


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