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BMW 840 Ci

General information

ModelBMW 840 Ci
Year1996
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating55 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4398 ccm (268.37 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving19.7 litres/100 km (11.94 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving13.1 litres/100 km (17.96 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving9.3 litres/100 km (25.29 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4398 ccm (268.37 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power285.90 PS (210 kW or 282 HP) at 5700 Rev. per min.
Max torque440.00 Nm (44.9 kgf-m or 324.5 ft.lbs) at 3900 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke92.0 x 82.7 mm (3.6 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-60 miles6.8 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1513 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4870 litres (1,287 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (452.8 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1890 kg (4,166.7 pounds)
Overall length4790 mm (188.6 inches)
Overall width1860 mm (73.2 inches)
Overall height1350 mm (53.1 inches)
Wheelbase2690 mm (105.9 inches)
Fuel capacity90.0 litres (23.78 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
CO2 emissions313.0 g/km
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