1992 BMW 850 CSi specifications

1992 BMW 850 CSi data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2685 mm 105.7 inches
Track/tread (front) 1564 mm 61.6 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1554 mm 61.2 inches
Length 4780 mm 188.2 inches
Width 1854 mm 73 inches
Height 1341 mm 52.8 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.78
Kerb weight 1975 kg 4354 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 90 litres 19.8 [23.8] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.31
Frontal area 2.06
CdA 0.64
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer BMW
Engine code
Cylinders V 12
Capacity 5.6 litre
5576 cc
(340.268 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 86 × 80 mm
3.39 × 3.15 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.08
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
24 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
385 PS (380 bhp) (283 kW)
at 5300 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
550 Nm (406 ft·lb) (56.1 kgm)
at 4000 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
50.8 kW/litre
69.1 ps/litre
68.1 bhp/litre
1.12 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
98.64 Nm/litre
1.19 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9.8:1
Fuel system Bo DME 1.7 fuel inj.
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1239.5 kPa (179.8 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 7
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 464.67 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 6 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre 25.5 s
Maximum speed 250 km/h (155 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
195.08 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.2 PS/kg
143.48 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 kW/kg
192.41 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.19 bhp/kg
0.09 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
6.97 kg/kW
11.64 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 8.5/10.2/19.8 l/100km 90 km/h / 120 km/h / urban
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km8.5/10.2/19.8 l/100km 90kmph/120kmph/urban
km/litre11.8/9.8/5.1 km/l 90kmph/120kmph/urban
UK MPG33.2/27.7/14.3 UK MPG 90kmph/120kmph/urban
US MPG27.7/23.1/11.9 US MPG 90kmph/120kmph/urban
Carbon dioxide emissions 429.0 g/km NEDC
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 11.50 m
Front suspension I.MS.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension I.MultiLi.CS.ARB.
Wheel size front 8J x 17
Wheel size rear 9J x 17
Tyres front 235/45 ZR 17
Tyres rear 265/40 ZR 17
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 6 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.83
Final drive ratio 2.93
general
Carfolio.com ID33759
Production total
Model code
Model family E31
RAC rating 55.0
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1992 BMW 850 CSi added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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