The E31 8 series was introduced in 1989. It was available as 2 door coupe.
There was one model available: the 850i which had a twelve cylinder engine
with 300 HP and a top speed of 250 km/h.
In 1993 the 850Ci replaced the 850i.
There were also two new models available: the 840Ci and the 850CSi. The
840Ci had an eight cylinder engine with 286 HP. The 850 CSi had a twelve
cylinder that had 380 HP. The 850CSi had a special M package which included
M style wheels and mirrors.
In 1994 the 850Ci received more power. It now
had 326 HP. In 1996 the 840 Ci received a new engine but there were no
changes in power or top speed.
The 850CSi went out of production in 1997.
All other 8 Series were available until 1999. There is no new 8 Series available.
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Model: |
Engine: |
Power: |
Topspeed: |
Year:
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840Ci
|
M60 8
cylinder |
286 HP
|
250 km/h
|
1993 -
1996 |
|
840Ci
|
M62 8
cylinder |
286 HP
|
250 km/h
|
1996 -
1999 |
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850i
|
M70 12
cylinder |
300 HP
|
250 km/h
|
1989 -
1993 |
|
850Ci
|
M70 12
cylinder |
300 HP
|
250 km/h
|
1993 -
1994 |
|
850Ci
|
M73 12
cylinder |
326 HP
|
250 km/h
|
1994 -
1999 |
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850CSi
|
S70 12
cylinder |
380 HP
|
250 km/h
|
1993 -
1997 |
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