BMW 8 Series Coupe (E31)
840i 4.0 (286 Hp)
1993 – 1996 · Petrol · Rear-wheel drive · 6-speed manual
- Power
- 286 Hp
- 0–100 km/h
- 6.9 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h155 mph
- Combined
- —
General information
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- 8 Series
- Generation
- 8 Series Coupe (E31)
- Modification (Engine)
- 840i 4.0 (286 Hp)
- Start of production
- 1993
- End of production
- 1996
- Powertrain architecture
- Internal combustion engine
- Body type
- Coupe
- Seats
- 4
- Doors
- 2
Performance specs
- Fuel consumption (urban)
- 19.2 l/100 km12.3 mpg
- Fuel consumption (extra urban)
- 9.0 l/100 km26.1 mpg
- Fuel type
- Petrol (Gasoline)
- Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
- 6.9 s
- Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (calculated)
- 6.6 s
- Acceleration 0 - 200 km/h
- —
- Maximum speed
- 250 km/h155 mph
- Weight-to-power ratio
- 6.2 kg/Hp13.7 lb/Hp
- Weight-to-torque ratio
- 4.5 kg/Nm13.5 lb/lb-ft
Engine specs
- Power
- 286 Hp
- Power at
- 5800 rpm
- Power per litre
- 71.8
- Torque
- 400 Nm295 lb-ft
- Torque at
- 4500 rpm
- Engine layout
- Front, longitudinal
- Engine model/code
- M60B40
- Engine displacement
- 3982 cm³3982 cm³ (243 cu in)
- Number of cylinders
- 8
- Engine configuration
- V-engine
- Cylinder bore
- 89 mm3.5 in
- Piston stroke
- 80 mm3.1 in
- Compression ratio
- 10 : 1
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 4
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-port manifold injection
- Engine aspiration
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Engine oil capacity
- 7.5 l2.0 gal
- Coolant
- 12.5 l3.3 gal
Space, volume and weights
- Kerb weight
- 1780 kg3924 lb
- Max. weight
- 2180 kg4806 lb
- Max load
- 400 kg882 lb
- Trunk (boot) space - minimum
- 320 l84.5 gal
- Fuel tank capacity
- 90 l23.8 gal
Dimensions
- Length
- 4780 mm188.2 in
- Width
- 1855 mm73.0 in
- Height
- 1340 mm52.8 in
- Wheelbase
- 2648 mm104.3 in
- Front track
- 1554 mm61.2 in
- Rear (Back) track
- 1562 mm61.5 in
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension
- Drive wheel
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears and type of gearbox
- 6 gears, manual transmission
- Front suspension
- Wishbone
- Rear suspension
- Coil spring
- Front brakes
- Ventilated discs
- Rear brakes
- Disc
- Assisting systems
- ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
- Steering type
- Steering rack and pinion
- Power steering
- Hydraulic steering
- Tires size
- 235/50 R16
- Wheel rims size
- 16