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BMW 840

General information

ModelBMW 840
Year1995
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating61.9 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3982 ccm (242.98 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats4
Airbags6

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement3982 ccm (242.98 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 8 cylinder
Max power286.00 PS (210 kW or 282 HP) at 5800 Rev. per min.
Max torque400.00 Nm (40.8 kgf-m or 295.0 ft.lbs) at 5100 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke89.0 x 80.0 mm (3.5 x 3.1 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1644 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Passenger space5040 litres (1,332 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

Weight1740 kg (3,836.0 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 capacity63.0 litres (16.64 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
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