1989 BMW 850i specifications

1989 BMW 850i data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2685 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 1854 mm 73 inches
Height 1341 mm 52.8 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.78
Kerb weight 1792 kg 3951 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 90 litres 19.8 [23.8] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.29
Frontal area 2.06
CdA 0.60
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer BMW
Engine code M70B50
Cylinders V 12 in 60° vee
Capacity 5 litre
4988 cc
(304.386 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 84 × 75 mm
3.31 × 2.95 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.12
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
24 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
300 PS (295.5 bhp) (220 kW)
at 5200 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
450 Nm (332 ft·lb) (45.9 kgm)
at 4100 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
44.2 kW/litre
60.1 ps/litre
59.2 bhp/litre
0.97 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
90.22 Nm/litre
1.09 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.8:1
Fuel system Bosch Motronic fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1133.7 kPa (164.4 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 7
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 415.67 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 15.5 s
Standing kilometre 26.3 s
Maximum speed 251 km/h (156 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
167.19 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.17 PS/kg
122.97 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 kW/kg
164.9 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.16 bhp/kg
0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
8.13 kg/kW
13.58 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
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
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
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 ID33726
Production total
Model code
Model family E31
RAC rating 52.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1989 BMW 850i added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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