BMW 8-series Coupe
09.1989 - 05.1999 · Europe
Generation 1, E31
E31
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BMW 8-series, Generation 1, E31, Europe market. This overview covers 10 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (09.1989 - 05.1999). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.
Compare the engine, transmission and drive layout within a single trim. Ranges below combine the populated records of different versions; they do not replace the specifications of the selected car.
Overview based on recorded specifications: 10 trim entries. Specification source ↗
- Seats
- 4
- Engine codes
- M60B40, M62B44, M70B50, M73B54, S70B56
- Engine displacement, cc
- 3982–5576
- Drive layout
- Rear-wheel drive
- Transmission
- Automatic 4, Automatic 5, Manual 6
- Wheelbase, mm
- 2684
- Ground clearance, mm
- 140
- Fuel
- Petrol Premium (AI-98)
Specifications and technical details
10 versions5.0 L, 300 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive
M70B50 · 6-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 850i MT | 09.1989 - 12.1992 | |
| 850Ci MT | 01.1993 - 10.1994 |
5.0 L, 300 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
M70B50 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 850i AT | 09.1989 - 12.1992 | |
| 850Ci AT | 01.1993 - 10.1994 |
5.4 L, 326 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive
M73B54 · 6-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 850Ci MT | 02.1994 - 05.1999 |
5.6 L, 380 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive
S70B56 · 6-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 850CSi MT | 08.1992 - 11.1996 |
4.0 L, 286 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive
M60B40 · 6-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 840i MT | 07.1993 - 02.1996 |
4.0 L, 286 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
M60B40 · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 840i AT | 07.1993 - 02.1996 |
4.4 L, 286 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive
M62B44 · 6-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 840Ci MT | 01.1995 - 05.1999 |
4.4 L, 286 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
M62B44 · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 840Ci AT | 01.1995 - 05.1999 |
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