BMW 8 Series 840Ci 6MT RWD (286 HP)
BMW 8 Series · 1990 - present · Petrol
The BMW 8 Series 840Ci 6MT RWD (286 HP) produces 286 hp and 400 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.4 seconds and reaches 250 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 11.4 l/100 km, equal to 492 g CO2 per km.
- Power
- 286 hp
- Torque
- 400 Nm
- 0–100
- 7.4 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
Engine
| Power | 286 hp |
|---|---|
| Power (kW) | 210 kW |
| Torque | 400 Nm |
| Displacement | 3,982 cc |
| Cylinders | V8 |
| Fuel system | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Fuel tank capacity | 90 l |
Performance
| Top speed | 250 km/h |
|---|---|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 7.4 s |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Combined consumption | 11.4 l/100 km |
|---|---|
| City consumption | 14.7 l/100 km |
| Highway consumption | 9.8 l/100 km |
| CO2 emissions | 492 g/km |
Transmission
| Gearbox | 6-Speed Manual |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,780 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,854 mm |
| Height | 1,341 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,685 mm |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm |
| Cargo volume | 320 l |
| Unladen weight | 1,830 kg |
| Gross weight limit | 2,230 kg |
| Tyre size | 235/45 Zr17 |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear brakes | Discs |
How this trim compares to other cars
The BMW 8 Series 840Ci 6MT RWD (286 HP) compared with 1,745 trims of other cars from the 1987–1993 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 286 hp | 131 hp |
better than 96%
|
| Torque | 400 Nm | 197 Nm |
better than 95%
|
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 189 km/h |
better than 95%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 7.4 s | 11.8 s |
better than 91%
|
| Combined consumption | 11.4 l/100 km | 8.7 l/100 km |
better than 10%
|
| CO2 emissions | 492 g/km | 206 g/km |
better than 0%
|
| Cargo volume | 320 l | 438 l |
better than 26%
|
| Unladen weight | 1,830 kg | 1,251 kg |
better than 6%
|
Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.
Trims and engine versions — BMW 8 Series
| Trim | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–100 | Top speed | Fuel economy | CO2 | Select |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 840Ci 5AT RWD (286 HP) | Petrol | 286 hp | 400 Nm | 7.4 s | 250 km/h | 11.4 l/100 km | — | |
| 850i 4AT RWD (300 HP) | Petrol | 300 hp | 450 Nm | 7.4 s | 250 km/h | 12.9 l/100 km | — | |
| 850i 6MT RWD (300 HP) | Petrol | 300 hp | 450 Nm | 6.8 s | 250 km/h | 13.0 l/100 km | 429 g/km | |
| 850Ci 5AT RWD (326 HP) | Petrol | 326 hp | 490 Nm | 6.5 s | 250 km/h | 13.0 l/100 km | 429 g/km | |
| 850Ci 6MT RWD (326 HP) | Petrol | 326 hp | 490 Nm | 6.5 s | 250 km/h | 13.0 l/100 km | 429 g/km | |
| 850CSi 6MT RWD (380 HP) | Petrol | 381 hp | 550 Nm | 6.0 s | 250 km/h | 18.0 l/100 km | 429 g/km |