Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 7 Series (E32, facelift 1992) 740i Automatic and BMW 8 Series (E31) 840i 4.0

Comparison of BMW 7 Series (E32, facelift 1992) 740i Automatic and BMW 8 Series (E31) 840i 4.0 [S]ave

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BMW 8 Series (E31) 840i 4.0 ×
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General
MakeBMWBMW
Model8 Series7 Series
Generation8 Series (E31)7 Series (E32, facelift 1992)
Modification840i 4.0740i Automatic
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.bmw.com
Number of doors24
Number of seats45
Body typeCoupeSedan
Transmissionmanualautomatic
Number of gears65
Production from (year)19931992
Production to (year)19961994
Performance
Top speed (km/h)250240
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)6.97.4
City consumption (l/100km)19.217.5
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)98.2
Combined consumption (l/100km)-11.9
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)286286
Max. torque (Nm)400400
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders88
Cylinders arrangementV engineV engine
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)3,9823,982
Compression ratio1010
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,8005,800
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)4,5004,500
Cylinder bore (mm)8989
Piston stroke (mm)8080
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohcDohc
Fuel tank (l)9090
Engine oil capacity (l)-6
Coolant capacity (l)-12.5
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionWishboneHelical spring
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springHelical spring
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscDisc
Tires size
  • 235/50 R16
  • 225/60 R15
Turning radius (m)-11.6
Dimensions
1↑Length (mm)4,7804,910
Width (mm)1,8551,845
Height (mm)1,3401,411
Wheelbase (mm)2,6482,832
Kerb weight (kg)1,7801,790
Gross weight (kg)2,1802,310
Minimum boot space (l)320500
Front track (mm)1,5541,530
Rear track (mm)1,5621,558
Drag coefficient (Cd)-0.32



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