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BMW 850

General information

ModelBMW 850
Year1990
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating62.6 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4988 ccm (304.37 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
Transmission4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4988 ccm (304.37 cubic inches)
Engine typeV12
Max power300.7 PS (221 kW or 297 HP) at 5200 Rev. per min.
Max torque450.00 Nm (45.9 kgf-m or 331.9 ft.lbs) at 4100 Rev. per min.
Compression8.8:1
Bore x stroke84.0 x 75.0 mm (3.3 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1682 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4870 litres (1,287 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (452.8 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1790 kg (3,946.3 pounds)
Overall length4790 mm (188.6 inches)
Overall width1860 mm (73.2 inches)
Overall height1350 mm (53.1 inches)
Ground clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase2690 mm (105.9 inches)
Fuel capacity52.0 litres (13.74 gallons)
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