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

BMW 8 series 850i 5.0 MT 300 HP

GasolineAutomatic, 6 gearsFront driveEuro 5
Power
178 hp · 131 kW
Torque
214 Nm
0–100 km/h
10.0 s
Top speed
211 km/h
Fuel consumption
7.7 l/100 km
On a full tank
~910 km
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Consumption and performance

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

Engine

G4NC · 1,999 cm³
Engine type
Gasoline
Engine code
G4NC
Displacement
1,999 cm³
Max power
131 kW / 178 hp
Torque
214 Nm at 4700 rpm
Fuel
A95
Fuel system
Direct injection
Turbo
No
Engine position
In front
Cylinders
4
Valves per cylinder
4
Valvetrain
DOHC
Bore
81 mm
Stroke
97 mm
Compression ratio
11.5
Emission standard
Euro 5
CO₂ emissions
179 g/km

Transmission

Drive
Front
Gearbox
Automatic
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
1,509 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
Ventilated discs
Front suspension
Independent, coil spring
Rear suspension
Independent, coil spring