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Overview
The 1998 BMW 8 Series Ci is a rear-wheel drive, 2-door Coupe that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The BMW 8 Series is regarded as a Super Sports built in Germany with prices starting at $207,900 before on-road costs.
This BMW 8 Series is powered by a 4.4L 8-cylinder engine that has 210 kW of power (at 5700 rpm) and 420 Nm of torque (at 3900 rpm) via a Five-speed Automatic transmission. It has a 90L fuel tank
The BMW 8 Series measures 1340mm (52.8 inches) in height, 4780mm (188.2 inches) in length, 1855mm (73.0 inches) in width with a 2684mm (105.7 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1895kg (4177.8 lbs) of unladen weight. The 8 Series Ci comes standard with 235/40 R17 front tyres and 265/40 R17 rear tyres. It has a 24 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
110.82 kW/t
110.82 kW/t
200 kW/t
Boot Space
320 litres
88 litres
320 litres
Price
$203,650 - $207,900
$183,900
$727,173
Warranty (Years)
2 years
2 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
Unlimited
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Dimensions
4,780 mm
1,855 mm
1,340 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,780 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,855 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,340 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,684 mm |
| Load Capacity | 345 mm |
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Explore BMW 8 Series Features & Specs
Catalytic Converter
Catalytic Converter Type: 3-Way
Engine
Engine Liters: 4.4
Engine Configuration: V
Engine Cc: 4398
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 8
Engine Bore: 92
Engine Stroke: 82.7
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Engine Compression Ratio: 10
Engine Location: Front
Additional Fuel Types
Additional Fuel Types Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 90
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 23.8
Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Computer
Computer Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Range For Remaining Fuel: yes
Computer Average Speed: yes
Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption As2877 Standard: As 2877
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban L100km: 13.5
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban Mpg: 17
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway L100km: 8.7
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway Mpg: 27
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy As2877 City L100km: 13.5
Fuel Economy As2877 Highway L100km: 8.7
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 7.3
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 250
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 155
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 210
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 286
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 420
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3900
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5700
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
Electronic Traction Control
Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Engine Management
Transmission
Transmission Type: Automatic
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
Transmission Manual Mode: yes
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
Transmission Mode Select Auto Only: yes
Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
Transmission Lock Up Auto Only: yes
Abs
Abs Four Wheel Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Power Steering
Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Suspension
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Front Type: Strut
Suspension Rear Type: Multi-Link
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Tires
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 265
Wheels Tire Front Width: 235
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 40
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 45
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: Z
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: Z
Wheels
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 17
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 17
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 8
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 9
Body Style
Body Type: Coupe
Local Body Type: Coupe
Driver Location: RHD
Non Corrosive Body
Non Corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
Non Corrosive Body Location: Part
Spoiler
Spoiler Front Location: Front
Bumpers
Front Location: Front
Rear Location: Rear
Front Color: Painted
Rear Color: Painted
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 320
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 11.3
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 52.8
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1340
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2684
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 105.7
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 73
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1855
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 188.2
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4780
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1554
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 61.2
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1554
External Dimensions Front Track In: 61.2
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Ft: 37.7
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Mm: 11500
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 37.4
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 949
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 34.9
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 887
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front Mm: 1456
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front In: 57.3
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear Mm: 1404
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear In: 55.3
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front Mm: 1456
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front In: 57.3
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear Mm: 1404
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear In: 55.3
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front Mm: 1075
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front In: 42.3
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear Mm: 641
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear In: 25.2
Headlight Control
Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Headlights Concealed: yes
Paint
Type: Gloss
Sunroof
Sunroof Front Location: Front
Sunroof Front Type: Steel
Sunroof Front Operation: Electric
Blind
Blind Rear Location: Rear
Blind Rear Type: Electric
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Heated: yes
Headlight Cleaners
Headlight Cleaners Type: High Pressure
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Front Number Of Express: 2
Rear View Mirror Camera
Rear View Mirror Camera Auto Dimming: yes
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 4178
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1895
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 1675
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 3693
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 2240
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 4938
Antenna
Antenna Type: Element
Audio System
System Disc Autochanger: yes
System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
System Cassette: yes
Disc Player
Disc Player Capacity: 6
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 10
Memorized Adjustment
Memorized Adjustment Number Of Driver Seat Positions: 3
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Vanity Mirror Passenger Illuminated: yes
Vanity Mirror Driver Illuminated: yes
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Leather
Luxury Trim On Doors: Leather
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Airbag Passenger Occupant Sensors: yes
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Front Seats Electric Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2
Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Passenger Electrically Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Driver Electrically Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Driver Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
Front Seat Passenger Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
Front Seat Passenger Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Tilt Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Tilt Adjustment: yes
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Seating Capacity: 4
Air Conditioning
Aircon Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Micro Filter: yes
Anti Theft Protection
Anti Theft Protection Interior Monitoring: yes
Anti Theft Protection Remote Operation: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: Remote
Power Locks Includes Power Windows: yes
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