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    1998 BMW 8 Series - 840ci

    1998 BMW 8 Series - 840ci

    4.4L, 5-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD

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    Overview

    Variant
    840ci
    Body type
    Coupe
    Engine size
    4.4 L
    Drive type
    Rear
    Fuel efficiency (combined)
    —
    Power and torque
    210kW / 420Nm
    —
    Warranty
    2 years
    Doors
    2
    Seats
    4
    Fuel type
    Premium Unleaded
    Safety rating
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    Specifications

    Catalytic Converter
    Type: 3-Way
    Emission Control Level
    Standard Met: Adr 79/01
    Engine
    Bore Engine: 92
    Engine (cc): 4398
    Compression Ratio: 10
    Engine Configuration: V
    Engine (L): 4.4
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 8
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Stroke Engine: 82.7
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Additional Fuel Types
    Fuel Types: Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel Tanks
    Capacity Gal: 23.8
    Capacity (L): 90
    Computer
    Average Fuel Consumption: yes
    Average Speed: yes
    Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
    Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Warning Light
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Clock
    Type: Digital
    External Temperature
    Type: Digital Display
    Instrument Cluster
    Message Display: yes
    Type: Partial Digital
    Odometer
    Number of Odometers: 1
    Fuel Consumption
    AS 2877 Combined (L/100km): 8.7
    AS 2877 Combined (mpg): 27
    AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 8.7
    AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 27
    AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
    AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 13.5
    AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 17
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 to 1000 m: 27.5
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 7.3
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
    Maximum Speed (mph): 155
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 286
    Maximum Power (kW): 210
    Maximum Torque (lb ft): 311
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 420
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5700
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3900
    Fuel Economy
    AS 2877 City (L/100km): 13.5
    AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 8.7
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Rear
    Electronic Traction Control
    Controlled By: Engine Management
    Transmission
    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Manual Mode: yes
    Mode Select Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Automatic
    ABS
    Location: 4-Wheel
    Disc Brakes
    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    Power Steering
    Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
    Steering Wheel
    Electric Adjustment: yes
    Height Adjustment: yes
    Sports Steering Wheel: yes
    Telescopic Adjustment: yes
    Type: Leather Covered
    Suspension
    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Strut
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Multi-Link
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Tires
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 265
    Wheels
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 17
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 8
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 17
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 9
    Non-Corrosive Body
    Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Part
    Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised
    Body Style
    Body Type: Coupe
    Local Body Type: Coupe
    Body Side Molding
    Colour of Body Side Moulding: Black/Grey
    Size of Body Side Molding: Narrow
    Chrome Bright Trim
    Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows: yes
    Spoiler
    Front Spoiler Colour: Black
    Location: Front
    Bumpers
    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Front Bumper Rubbing Strip: yes
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear
    Rear Bumper Rubbing Strip: yes
    Cargo Capacity
    Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 0
    Rear Seat Down (L): 0
    Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (cu ft): 0
    Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (L): 0
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 11.3
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 320
    External Dimensions
    Front Track (in): 61.2
    Front Track (mm): 1554
    Overall Height (in): 52.8
    Overall Height (mm): 1340
    Overall Length (in): 188.2
    Overall Length (mm): 4780
    Overall Width (in): 73
    Overall Width (mm): 1855
    Rear Track (in): 61.2
    Rear Track (mm): 1554
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 37.7
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11500
    Wheelbase (in): 105.7
    Wheelbase (mm): 2684
    Internal Dimensions
    Front Headroom (in): 37.4
    Front Headroom (mm): 949
    Rear Headroom (in): 34.9
    Rear Headroom (mm): 887
    Front Hip Room (in): 57.3
    Front Hip Room (mm): 1456
    Rear Hip Room (in): 55.3
    Rear Hip Room (mm): 1404
    Front Leg Room (in): 42.3
    Front Leg Room (mm): 1075
    Rear Leg Room (in): 25.2
    Rear Leg Room (mm): 641
    Front Shoulder Room (in): 57.3
    Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1456
    Rear Shoulder Room (in): 55.3
    Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1404
    Exterior Door Handles
    Color: Body Colour
    Headlights
    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Concealed: yes
    Configuration: Twin
    Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    Headlight Control
    Auto Off With Ignition: yes
    Internal Height Adjustment: yes
    Paint
    Type: Gloss
    Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
    Material: Cloth/Felt
    Sunroof
    Front Sunroof Location: Front
    Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
    Front Sunroof Sliding: yes
    Front Sunroof Tilting: yes
    Front Sunroof Type: Steel
    Door Mirrors/Cameras
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Headlight Cleaners
    Cleaners Type: High Pressure
    Power Windows
    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Number of Front Express Power Windows: 2
    Safety Operation for Front Power Windows: yes
    Windshield Wipers
    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
    Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
    Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
    Blind
    Location: Rear
    Rear Blind Type: Electric
    Rear View Mirror Camera
    Auto Dimming: yes
    Sun Visors
    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Weights
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1675
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3693
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2240
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4938
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1895
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4178
    Antenna
    Type: Element
    Audio Anti-Theft Protection
    Type: Code
    Audio System
    Cassette Player: yes
    Disc Autochanger: yes
    Autochanger Disc Capacity: 6
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    RDS: yes
    System Type: Stereo
    Disc Player
    Capacity: 6
    Remote Audio Controls
    Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    Speakers
    Number of Speakers: 10
    Ashtray
    Illuminated Front Ashtray: yes
    Location: Front
    Location: Rear
    Cigar Lighter
    Illuminated Front Seat Lighter: yes
    Location: Front Seats
    Courtesy Lights
    Delayed Fade: yes
    Number of Door Switches: 2
    Memorised Adjustment
    Door Mirror Position: yes
    Number of Memorised Driver Seat Positions: 3
    Adjustment Settings: 3
    Wheel Position: yes
    Reading Lights
    Location: Front
    Location: Rear
    Vanity Mirror
    Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Door Panel Trim
    Material: Leather
    Floor Covering
    Load Area: Textile
    Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
    Load Area Side Covering
    Type: Textile
    Luxury Trim
    Doors: Leather
    Instrument Panel: Leather
    Front Airbag
    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensor: yes
    Front Seat Belts
    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point
    Head Restraints
    Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Number: 2
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 2
    Rear Seat Belts
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point
    Front Seat
    Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
    Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 5
    Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 5
    Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Front Seat Center Armrest
    Center Front Seat Armrest Integral Box: yes
    Seat Upholstery
    Additional Seat Material: Leather
    Main Seat Material: Leather
    Seating
    Capacity: 4
    Console
    Location: Dashboard
    Dashboard Storage: Open
    Dashboard Type: Full
    Location: Floor
    Floor Storage: Lidded
    Floor Type: Full
    Door Pockets Bins
    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Glove Compartment
    Illuminated: yes
    Lid: yes
    Lockable: yes
    Air Conditioning
    Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
    Secondary Ventilation Controls
    Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
    Ventilation System
    Digital Display: yes
    Micro Filter: yes
    Number of Fan Speeds: Variable
    Push Button Heater Controls: yes
    Rear Seat Heater Ducts: yes
    Recirculation Setting: yes
    Temperature Controls On Steering Wheel: yes
    Anti-Theft Protection
    Interior Monitoring: yes
    Peripheral: yes
    Remote Operation: yes
    Power Locks
    Includes Dead Bolt: yes
    Includes Fuel Filler Door: yes
    Includes Power Windows: yes
    Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
    Internal Switch: yes
    Operation: Remote

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