BMW 8 Series Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1989–1999)

BMW 8 Series Engines and Transmissions

BMW 8 Series engine and transmission choices include gasoline examples such as the 830i 3.0 MT, 840i 4.0 AT and 840i 4.0 MT, each with rear-wheel drive. The manuals let you choose when to change gear, while the automatic makes stop-start traffic less demanding by handling shifts for you.

Coupe Hardtop — BMW 8 Series Engines and Transmissions

Coupe Hardtop BMW 8 Series Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
830i 3.0 MT	Gasoline	2997 cm³	218 hp	159 kW	290 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
840i 4.0 MT	Gasoline	3982 cm³	286 hp	210 kW	400 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
840i 4.0 AT	Gasoline	3982 cm³	286 hp	210 kW	400 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
840Ci 4.4 MT	Gasoline	4398 cm³	286 hp	210 kW	420 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
850Ci 5.0 MT	Gasoline	4988 cm³	300 hp	215 kW	450 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
850Ci 5.4 AT	Gasoline	5379 cm³	326 hp	240 kW	490 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
850CSi 5.6 MT	Gasoline	5576 cm³	380 hp	277 kW	550 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
840Ci 4.4 AT	Gasoline	4398 cm³	286 hp	210 kW	420 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
850Ci 5.0 AT	Gasoline	4988 cm³	300 hp	221 kW	450 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD

BMW 8 Series Dimensions

Coupe Hardtop — BMW 8 Series Dimensions

Coupe Hardtop BMW 8 Series Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Max weight	Ground clearance, minimum
830i 3.0 MT	4780 mm	1855 mm	1340 mm	2685 mm	1790 kg	2210 kg	140 mm
840i 4.0 MT	4780 mm	1855 mm	1340 mm	2685 mm	1780 kg	2180 kg	140 mm
840i 4.0 AT	4780 mm	1855 mm	1340 mm	2685 mm	1780 kg	2180 kg	140 mm
840Ci 4.4 MT	4780 mm	1855 mm	1340 mm	2685 mm	1780 kg	2180 kg	140 mm
850Ci 5.0 MT	4780 mm	1855 mm	1340 mm	2685 mm	1790 kg	2210 kg	140 mm
850Ci 5.4 AT	4780 mm	1855 mm	1340 mm	2685 mm	1880 kg	2300 kg	140 mm
850CSi 5.6 MT	4780 mm	1855 mm	1340 mm	2685 mm	1900 kg	2340 kg	140 mm
840Ci 4.4 AT	4780 mm	1855 mm	1340 mm	2685 mm	1780 kg	2180 kg	140 mm
850Ci 5.0 AT	4780 mm	1855 mm	1340 mm	2685 mm	1790 kg	2210 kg	140 mm

BMW 8 Series Cargo Space

Coupe Hardtop — BMW 8 Series Cargo Space

Coupe Hardtop BMW 8 Series Cargo Space
Modification	Trunk volume min
830i 3.0 MT	320 l
840i 4.0 MT	320 l
840i 4.0 AT	320 l
840Ci 4.4 MT	320 l
850Ci 5.0 MT	320 l
850Ci 5.4 AT	320 l
850CSi 5.6 MT	320 l
840Ci 4.4 AT	320 l
850Ci 5.0 AT	320 l

BMW 8 Series Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1989–1999) — First Generation

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BMW 8 Series Engines and Transmissions

Coupe Hardtop — BMW 8 Series Engines and Transmissions

BMW 8 Series Dimensions

Coupe Hardtop — BMW 8 Series Dimensions

BMW 8 Series Cargo Space

Coupe Hardtop — BMW 8 Series Cargo Space

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