1997 BMW 8-Series Specs
840Ci Coupe
1997 8-Series Specifications
Performance
- Engine: 4,429 cc 4.4 liters 8 V 90° front longitudinal engine with 92 mm bore, 82.8 mm stroke, 10 compression ratio, light alloy block, light alloy head, double overhead cam, automatic valve adjustment and four valves per cylinder
- Fuel: Premium unleaded fuel
- Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 11.8
- Fuel Injection: Multi-point injection fuel system
- Fuel Capacity: Main 90 liter fuel tank
- Power: 210 kW , 282 HP @ 5,700 rpm; 310 ft lb @ 3,900 rpm
Handling
- ABS
- 2.81:1 axle ratio
- Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
- Electronic traction control via engine management
- Immobilizer
- Fullsize alloy rim internal spare wheel
- Strut front suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springs , multi-link rear suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springs
Exterior
- Black/grey narrow body side molding
- Front and rear body color impact absorbing bumpers
- Chrome/bright trim
- Coefficient of drag: 0.29
- Driver and passenger power heated body color door mirrors
- External dimensions: overall length (mm): 4,780, overall width (mm): 1,854, overall height (mm): 1,341, wheelbase (mm): 2,685, front track (mm): 1,554, rear track (mm): 1,562 and curb to curb turning circle (mm): 11,491
- Front fog lights
- High pressure headlight cleaners
- Projector beam lens halogen bulb twin concealed headlights
- Heated door locks or key
- Luxury trim leather on gearknob
- Gloss multi-coat paint , metallic multi-coat paint , black multi-coat paint
- Fixed rear window
- Front body color lip spoiler
- Front steel electric tilting sliding sunroof with one-touch opening
- Tinted glass
- Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (kg) 2,245, curb weight (kg) 1,890, gross trailer weight braked (kg) 0 and gross trailer weight unbraked (kg) 0
- Two-speed windshield wipers with W/S wiper mist setting and variable intermittent wipe
Interior
- CFC free liquid air conditioning with climate control
- Diversity antenna
- Remote control anti-theft protection
- Front and rear illuminated ashtray
- Audio anti-theft protection: code
- Stereo manufacturer's own audio system with AM/FM
- Cargo area light
- Cargo capacity: rear seat up; to lower window (liters): 266, rear seat down; to lower window (liters): 0, rear seat down (liters): 0, all seats in place (liters): 266 and all seats removed (liters): 0
- Front seats and rear seats illuminated cigar lighter
- Digital clock
- Ten functions computer with average speed, average fuel consumption, instantaneous fuel consumption, range for remaining fuel and stop watch
- Dashboard full console , floor full console with covered storage box
- Delayed/fade courtesy lights with two switches in footwell
- Steering wheel mounted cruise control
- Door ajar warning
- Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
- External temperature digital display
- Floor covering: carpet in passenger compartment and carpet in load area
- Carpet floor mats
- Driver and passenger front airbag
- Bucket seat
- 3-point reel height adjustable front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
- Lockable illuminated glove compartment with lid
- Height adjustable electric adjustable head restraints on front seats
- Heated washer
- Internal dimensions: front headroom (mm): 912, rear headroom (mm): 881, front leg room (mm): 1,118, rear leg room (mm): 658, front shoulder room (mm): 1,453, rear shoulder room (mm): 1,405 and interior volume (liters): 2,299
- Low fuel level warning
- Low washer fluid level warning
- Memorized adjustment with three settings on door mirror position and steering wheel position with three driver's seat positions
- Remote power locks includes trunk/hatch, includes fuel filler door and includes dead bolt
- Vehicle speed proportional power steering
- Front power windows with door mounted switches, safety operation and two one-touch , rear power windows with door mounted switches and safety operation
- Front and rear reading lights
- 3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side and passenger side
- Folding rear seat center armrest with ski bag
- Bucket symmetrical two rear seats
- Automatic operation rear view mirror
- Seating: four seats
- Leather seat upholstery with additional leather
- Service interval indicator
- Twelve speakers
- Leather covered steering wheel
- Tachometer
- Driver and passenger illuminated vanity mirror
- Ventilation system with digital controls, push button heater controls, variable fan speeds, recirculation setting and micro filter