BMW 8 Series 1997 overview
BMW 8 Series 1997^
Features and specifications#
1997 BMW 8 Series 840Ci E31 M62 Auto
Overview
#Body typeCoupe, 2 doors, 4 seats
Transmission5 speed, Auto
Engine8 Cyl, 4.4 L Petrol - Unleaded ULP
Drive typeRear Wheel Drive
Audio, Visual & Communication
CD / DVD
CD stacker - 6 disc
Speakers
10 speaker stereo
Radio
Radio cassette
Safety & Security
Airbags
DriverPassenger
Vehicle control
ABS (antilock brakes)TractionElectronic stability
Security
Central locking - remote/keylessEngine immobiliserAlarm
Comfort & Convenience
Climate
Climate control
Driving
Cruise control
Lights & Windows
Lights
Fog lamps - front
Power windows
Front & rear
Interior
Leather
Steering wheelTrim (incl. seats, inserts)
Seating
Electric seats
DriversPassenger
Instruments & Controls
Display
On-board computer
Exterior
Spoilers
Body kit - F&R spoilers, skirts, rear apron
Sunroof
Electric
Transmission & Drivetrain
Gearbox
Semi-automatic
Steering
Power steering
Power steering
Steering column
Tilt and reach
Suspension
Type
Independent rear suspension
Wheels & Tyres
Rim material
Alloy wheels
Fuel
E10
Fuel Type
Petrol - Unleaded ULP
Fuel Capacity
90 L
RON Rating
91
Fuel Delivery
Multi-Point Injection
Method of Delivery
Electronic
Fuel Consumption Highway
8.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City
13.5 L/100km
Fuel Maximum Distance
1034 km
Fuel Minimum Distance
667 km
Safety & Security
Number of Airbags
2
Engine
Engine type
Piston
Engine Location
Front
Engine Size (cc)
4398 cc
Engine Size (L)
4.4 L
Induction
Aspirated
Cylinders
8
Camshaft
Double Overhead Cam
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
4
Compression ratio
10
Engine Code
M62B44
Generic Engine Type
Piston
Power
210.0kW @ 5700rpm
Torque
420Nm @ 3900rpm
Power to Weight Ratio
112.3 kW/t
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.2 s
Transmission & Drivetrain
Gears
5
Gear Type
Steptronic (Sports Automatic)
Gear Location
Floor
Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Wheels & Tyres
Rim Material
Alloy
Front Rim Description
17x8.0
Rear Rim Description
17x9.0
Front Tyre Description
235/45 R17
Rear Tyre Description
265/40 R17
Dimensions & Weights
Length
4780 mm
Width
1855 mm
Height
1340 mm
Wheelbase
2684 mm
Track Front
1554 mm
Track Rear
1562 mm
Kerb Weight
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle Mass
2270 kg
Payload
400 kg
Towing Capacity (braked)
1600 kg
Towing Capacity (Unbraked)
750 kg
Warranty & Service
Warranty in Years from First Registration
2 yr
Other
Country of Origin
GERMANY
Launch Year
1997
Launch Month
1
Generation Name
E31
Series
E31 M62
Badge
840Ci
Doors
2
Seat Capacity
4
Body Style
Coupe
P Plate Status
NSW Probationary Status
Allowed
Approximate Running Costs
Fuel cost per fill
$155.00
Option pack
Option pack
Lumbar Support
- Seat - Drivers Lumbar Adjustment Manual
- Seat - Passenger Lumbar Adjustment Manual
Sports Seats Electric with Driver Memory
- Sports Seats - 1st Row (Front)
- Electric Seat - Drivers with Memory
Comfort & Convenience
Blinds
Electric Rear Blind
Lights & Windows
Headlights
Headlamp Cleaning
Seating
Heated
Heated Front Seats
Suspension
Dampers
Control - Electronic Damper III
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