BMW 8 series I (E31) Coupe-hard top All photos (7)
BMW 8 series I (E31) · Coupe-hard top · 1989–1999

BMW 8 series 840i 4.0 AT 286 HP

GasolineManual, 6 gearsFront driveEuro 5
Power
135 hp · 99 kW
Torque
165 Nm
0–100 km/h
11.3 s
Top speed
197 km/h
Fuel consumption
6.6 l/100 km
On a full tank
~1,060 km
Other versions of this body · 9
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Consumption and performance

manufacturer data
Top speed
197 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h
11.3 s
Fuel tank
70 l

Engine

G4FD · 1,591 cm³
Engine type
Gasoline
Engine code
G4FD
Displacement
1,591 cm³
Max power
99 kW / 135 hp
Torque
165 Nm at 4850 rpm
Fuel
A95
Fuel system
Multipoint injection
Turbo
No
Engine position
In front
Cylinders
4
Valves per cylinder
4
Valvetrain
DOHC
Bore
77 mm
Stroke
85.4 mm
Compression ratio
11
Emission standard
Euro 5
CO₂ emissions
155 g/km

Transmission

Drive
Front
Gearbox
Manual
Gears
6

Dimensions and capacity

Body code VF · class D
Body type
Sedan
Doors
4
Seats
5
Length
4,740 mm
Width
1,815 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Wheelbase
2,770 mm
Front track
1,591 mm
Rear track
1,597 mm
Ground clearance
140 mm
Kerb weight
1,459 kg
Max weight
1,980 kg
Boot space (min)
503 l
Boot space (max)
503 l
Turning circle
11 m

Wheels, brakes and chassis

Tyre size
205/60/R16 215/50/R17
Rim size
7j x 16
Wheel fitment (PCD, CB)
DIA67.1 5x114.3
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Discs
Front suspension
Independent, coil spring
Rear suspension
Independent, coil spring