BMW 8 Series 850i
2 Door Coupé with 4 speed Automatic gearbox
E31
Comprehensive statistics for the first generation E31 BMW 8 Series 850i, a 2 door petrol coupé with a 4 speed automatic gearbox. It has a front engine rear wheel drive (longitudinally mounted) configuration, producing 220 kW of power and 450 N⋅m of torque, providing a 0-100 km/h time of 7.4 seconds and a top speed of 251 km/h.
The BMW 8 Series E31 started production in 1990 and was in production for approximately 9 years, stopping production in 1999.
The specification listed below is based on a variant produced in 1989.
Specification
| Trim | Not Specified |
|---|---|
| Seats | 4 |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Transmission Type | 4 Speed Automatic |
| Body Style | Coupé |
| Layout | Front Engine Rear Wheel Drive (Longitudinally Mounted) |
| Engine | 5.0L V12 24V |
| Engine Code | M70B50 |
| Transmission | Not Specified |
| Steering | Not Specified |
| Suspension Front | Independent Macpherson Strut using Coil Springs with Anti-Roll Bar |
| Suspension Rear | Independent Multi-Link using Coil Springs with Anti-Roll Bar |
| Brakes Front | Ventilated Disc |
| Brakes Rear | Disc |
| Braking System | Servo-assisted ABS |
| VED | Not Specified |
| Effizienz | Not Specified |
| Insurance Group | Not Specified |
Performance
| Power (kW) | 220 kW @ 5,200 RPM |
|---|---|
| Torque (N⋅m) | 450 N⋅m @ 4,100 RPM |
| Redline (RPM) | |
| 0-80 km/h (0-50 mph) | |
| 0-96.6 km/h (0-60 mph) | |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 7.4 seconds |
| 0-160.9 km/h (0-100 mph) | |
| Quarter Mile Time (seconds) | |
| Standing Kilometer Time (seconds) | 27 seconds |
| Top Speed (km/h) | 251 km/h |
| Weight US (kg) | |
| Weight Distribution | Not Specified |
| Power to Weight Ratio (kW/kg) | |
| CO2 (g/km) | Not Specified |
| Drag Coefficient (Cd) | 0.29 Cd |
| Frontal Area (m2) | 2.06 m2 |
| Drag Area (CdA) | 0.6 CdA |
| Max Load (kg) | |
| Towing Weight Unbraked (kg) | |
| Towing Weight Braked (kg) |
Dimensions
| Length (mm) | 4,780 mm |
|---|---|
| Width (mm) | 1,854 mm |
| Height (mm) | 1,341 mm |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | |
| Wheels |
Front: Not Specified Rear: Not Specified |
| Tyres |
Front: Not Specified Rear: Not Specified |
| Front Track (mm) | 1,554 mm |
| Rear Track (mm) | 1,562 mm |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2,685 mm |
| Turning Circle (m) | 11.5 m |
| Boot Capacity (L) |
Fuel Consumption
| Combined MPG | Not Specified |
|---|---|
| Urban MPG | Not Specified |
| Extra-Urban MPG | Not Specified |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (L) | 90 L |
Additional Information
| Engine Manufacturer: | BMW |
|---|---|
| Engine Cylinder Configuration: | V12 60° vee |
| Engine Position: | Front |
| Engine Layout: | Longitudinal |
| Engine Capacity (cc): | 4,988 |
| Aspiration: | NA |
| Bore and Stroke (mm): | 84 x 75 |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC |
| Valves: | 4 |
| Engine Compression Ratio: | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Management: | Bosch Motronic Fuel Injection |
| Intercooler: | No |
| Catalytic Converter: | Yes |
Images
BMW M70B50 Diagram
Engine view
BMW M70B50 Engine (Front View With Air Intakes)
Engine view
BMW M70B50 Engine (Front)
Engine view
BMW M70B50 Engine Bay
Engine view
BMW M70B50 Exploded View
Engine view
Page Last Updated: 1st November 2020