1996 BMW 850Ci specifications

1996 BMW 850Ci data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2684 mm 105.7 inches
Track/tread (front) 1554 mm 61.2 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1562 mm 61.5 inches
Length 4780 mm 188.2 inches
Width 1855 mm 73 inches
Height 1340 mm 52.8 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.78
Kerb weight 1955 kg 4310 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 90 litres 19.8 [23.8] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.29
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer BMW
Engine code M73
Cylinders V 12 in 60° vee
Capacity 5.4 litre
5379 cc
(328.247 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 85 × 79 mm
3.35 × 3.11 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.08
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
24 valves in total
maximum power output 326 PS (322 bhp) (240 kW)
at 5000 rpm
maximum torque 490 Nm (361 ft·lb) (50 kgm)
at 3900 rpm
Specific output 44.6 kW/litre
60.7 ps/litre
59.9 bhp/litre
0.98 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 91.09 Nm/litre
1.1 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 10:1
Fuel system DME fuel inj.
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1144.7 kPa (166 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 7
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 448.25 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 6.3 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 14.9 s
Standing kilometre 26.1 s
Maximum speed 250 km/h (155 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
167 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.17 PS/kg
122.82 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 kW/kg
164.71 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.16 bhp/kg
0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
8.14 kg/kW
13.6 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 21.1/9.9/14.0 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km21.1/9.9/14.0 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
km/litre4.7/10.1/7.1 km/l urban/extra-urban/combined
UK MPG13.4/28.5/20.2 UK MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
US MPG11.1/23.8/16.8 US MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions 333.0 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
Front suspension I.MS.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension I.MultiLi.CS.ARB.
Wheel size front 7½J x 16
Wheel size rear 7½J x 16
Tyres front 235/50 R 16 95W
Tyres rear 235/50 R 16 95W
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 0.79
Final drive ratio 2.81
general
Carfolio.com ID17501
Production total
Model code
Model family E31
RAC rating 53.8
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1996 BMW 850Ci added 1996-11-20.
Last modified 2024-02-06.

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