BMW 8-Series 1.0 Coupe Europe 840Ci AT, Configuration
| Volume | 4.4 l |
| Power | 286 hp |
| Consumption | 9.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel type | Premium gasoline (AI-98) |
| Transmission | Automatic transmission |
| Drive | Rear (FR) |
| Number of places | 4 |
| Number of doors | 2 |
| Clearance | 140 mm |
| Trunk volume | 300 l |
| Front tires | 235/50 R16 |
| Rear tires | 235/50 R16 |
Basic parameters
| Release period | January 1995 — May 1999 |
| Drive type | Rear |
| Body type | Coupe |
| Transmission type | Automatic transmission 5 |
| Engine capacity | 4,398 cm³ |
| Body brand | |
| Acceleration time 0–100 km/h | 6.90 With |
| Maximum speed | 250 km/h |
| Ground clearance (ride height) | 140 mm |
| Country of assembly | Germany |
| Number of doors | 2 |
Dimensions
Body dimensions
| Body dimensions (length) | 4,780 mm |
| Body dimensions (width) | 1,855 mm |
| Body dimensions (height) | 1,340 mm |
Interior dimensions
| Number of seats | 4 |
| Number of seat rows | 2 |
Chassis dimensions
| Wheelbase | 2,684 mm |
| Front track width | 1,554 mm |
| Rear track width | 1,562 mm |
Weight and permissible loads
| Weight | 1,790 kg |
| Maximum load capacity | 400 kg |
| Permissible gross weight | 2,190 kg |
| Permissible front axle load | 1,075 kg |
| Permissible rear axle load | 1,135 kg |
| Specific gravity | 6.26 kg/hp |
| Permissible trailer weight without brakes | 650 kg |
| Permissible trailer weight with brakes | 1,600 kg |
Volumes
| Fuel tank volume | 90 l |
| Trunk volume | 300 l |
Additionally
| Aerodynamic drag coefficient, cW | 0.28 |
Engine, gearbox and steering
Engine
| Engine make | |
| Fuel used | Premium gasoline (AI-98) |
| Engine type | V-shaped, 8-cylinder |
| Supercharger | - |
| Maximum power | 286 hp |
| Maximum power | 210 kW |
| Maximum power, at rpm. | 5,700 |
| Maximum torque | 420.0 Nm |
| Maximum torque | 43.0 kgf m |
| Maximum torque, at rpm. | 3,900 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Compression ratio | 10.00 |
| Cylinder diameter | 92.000 mm |
| Piston stroke | 82.700 mm |
Fuel consumption
| Fuel consumption in the urban cycle | 17.70 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption outside the city | 7.90 l/100 km |
| Combined fuel consumption | 9.60 l/100 km |
Steering
| Power steering |
Transmission
| 1st gear ratio | 3.5500 |
| 2nd gear ratio | 2.2500 |
| 3rd gear ratio | 1.5500 |
| 4th gear ratio | 1.0000 |
| 5th gear ratio | 0.7900 |
| Reverse gear ratio | 3.6800 |
| Main gear | 2.8100 |
Suspension/chassis
Suspension
| Front suspension | Independent, double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Independent, multi-link |
Wheels
| Alloy wheels | |
| Front discs | 16X7.5J |
| Rear discs | 16X7.5J |
Tires
| Front wheels | 235/50 R16 |
| Rear wheels | 235/50 R16 |
Brakes
| Front brakes | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brakes | Disk |