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8 (E31) (04.1990 - 12.1999)
Technical data BMW 8 (E31)
  • Engines currently produced 840 Ci, 840 i, 840Ci, 850 Ci, 850 CSi, 850 i, Ci
  • Max. power [kW] 280
  • Min. power [kW] 210
  • Max. power [hp] 380
  • Min. power [hp] 286
  • Max. number of cylinders 12
  • Min. number of cylinders 8
  • Max. cylinder capacity (cc) 5576
  • Min. cylinder capacity (cc) 3982
  • Max. engine displacement 5.6
  • Min. engine displacement 4.0
  • Engine type Petrol Engine
  • Type of drive Rear-Wheel Drive
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