1991-1997 BMW 8-Series: Technical Specifications
Updated: 11/23/08
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Specs for this generation BMW 8-Series include everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity to options availability.
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | 2-door coupe | |
| Wheelbase, in. | 105.7 | |
| Overall Length, in. | 188.2 | |
| Overall Width, in. | 73.0 | |
| Overall Height, in. | 52.8 | |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 4150 | |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 11.3 | |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- | |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 23.8 | |
| Seating Capacity | 4 | |
| Front Head Room, in. | 37.3 | |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | -- | |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 34.9 | |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | -- | |
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Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Powertrain Options and Availability
Two versions of the 8-Series coupe were available, with either a V8 engine or a V12. Power ratings and engine sizes varied through the years. Initially, the sole engine was a 5.0-liter V12, making 296 horsepower. A 4.0-liter V8 went into the new 840Ci coupe in 1994. That model switched to a 4.4-liter V8 in 1996, making the same 282 horsepower but generating greater torque output. During 1995, a larger V12 engine (5.4-liter) went into the 850Ci, developing 322 horsepower. Strongest engine of the lot was the 372-horsepower, 5.6-liter V12 installed in the high-performance 850CSi. Depending on model and year, an 8-Series coupe could have a 6-speed manual gearbox, or a 4- or 5-speed automatic transmission.
| Engines | cu. in |
Horse- power | Torque | Transmission: |
Consumer Guide Observed |
| dohc V8 | 4.4 / 268 | 282 | 310 | 5-speed automatic: 15/20 | 5-speed automatic: -- |
| ohc V12 | 5.6 / 340 | 372 | 402 | 6-speed manual: 12/20 | 6-speed manual: -- |
| dohc V8 | 4.0 / 243 | 282 | 295 | 5-speed automatic: 16/24 | 5-speed automatic: -- |
| ohc V12 | 5.0 / 304 | 296 | 332 | 6-speed manual: 12/19 4-speed automatic: 12/18 |
6-speed manual: -- 4-speed automatic: -- |
| ohc V12 | 5.4 / 328 | 322 | 361 | 5-speed automatic: 14/20 | 5-speed automatic: -- |
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Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Built In: Germany
Drive Wheels: longitudinal front-engine/rear-wheel drive
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