BMW 8 Series (E31) 840i 4.0 (286 Hp) Technical specifications and fuel economy
BMW 8 Series (E31) 840i 4.0 (286 Hp) has a urban fuel consumption of 19.2 l/100 km | 12.3 mpg US | 14.7 mpg UK extra urban fuel consumption of 9 l/100 km | 26.1 mpg US | 31.4 mpg UK BMW 8 Series (E31) 840i 4.0 (286 Hp) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.9 sec. The maximum speed is 250 km/h | 155 mph.
BMW 8 Series (E31) 840i 4.0 (286 Hp) Technical information
| BMW 8 Series (E31) 840i 4.0 (286 Hp) General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand : | BMW |
| Model : | 8 Series |
| Generation : | 8 Series (E31) |
| Engine / modification : | 840i 4.0 (286 Hp) |
| Production start : | 1993 year |
| Production end : | 1996 year |
| Coupe type : | Coupe |
| Num. of Doors : | 2 |
| Num. of seats : | 4 |
| BMW 8 Series (E31) 840i 4.0 (286 Hp) Fuel economy (consumption) | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban : | 19.2 l/100 km | 12.3 mpg US | 14.7 mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban : | 9 l/100 km | 26.1 mpg US | 31.4 mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined : | |
| Fuel Type : | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume : | 90 l | 23.8 US gallons | 19.8 UK gallons |
| BMW 8 Series (E31) 840i 4.0 (286 Hp) Performance | |
| Power : | 286 hp | 210 kW |
| Max power in : | 5800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed : | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h : | 6.9 sec |
| Torque : | 400 Nm @ 4500 rpm. |
| BMW 8 Series (E31) 840i 4.0 (286 Hp) Engine | |
| Model Engine : | M60B40 |
| Engine position : | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement : | 3982 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity : | 7.5 l |
| Coolant : | 12.5 l |
| Fuel System : | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders : | V engine |
| Valvetrain : | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders : | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder : | 4 |
| Compression ratio : | 10 |
| Piston Stroke : | 80 mm |
| Cylinder Bore : | 89 mm |
| BMW 8 Series (E31) 840i 4.0 (286 Hp) Transmission | |
| Wheel Drive : | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission) : | 5 |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission) : | 6 |
| BMW 8 Series (E31) 840i 4.0 (286 Hp) Chassis | |
| Length : | 4780 mm | 188.2 in |
| Width : | 1855 mm | 73.0 in |
| Height : | 1340 mm | 52.8 in |
| Wheelbase : | 2648 mm | 104.3 in |
| Front track : | 1554 mm | 61.2 in |
| Rear (Back) track : | 1562 mm | 61.5 in |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk) : | 320 l |
| Front suspension : | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension : | Helical spring |
| Max weight : | 2180 kg | 4806 lbs |
| Front brakes : | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes : | Disc |
| Kerb Weight : | 1780 kg | 3924 lbs |
| ABS : | yes |
| Steering type : | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering : | Hydraulic Steering |
| BMW 8 Series (E31) 840i 4.0 (286 Hp) Tyres / Wheels | |
| Tire size : | 235/50 R16 |
| Wheel rims size : | R16 |