This 840Ci AT (286 hp) engine was fitted in the E31 Coupe, which was produced by BMW from 1989 to 1999. In addition to this engine, 9 other engines were also available for this body — their technical data and fuel economy are accessible by clicking the body name at the top of the page.
| City fuel consumption per 100 km | 17.2litre |
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| Highway fuel consumption per 100 km | 7.7litre |
| Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km | 11.4litre |
| Fuel tank capacity | 90litre |
| Cruising range | from 520 to 1 170km |
| Fuel | 95 RON |
| Top speed | 250km/h |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 7.4second |
| Displacement | 3982cm3 |
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| Engine power | 286bhp |
| RPM at max power | to 5 800RPM |
| Maximum torque | 400Nm |
| RPM at max torque | 4500RPM |
| Engine type | Gasoline |
| Cylinder layout | V-type |
| Injection type | Multi-point injection |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Bore | 89mm |
| Stroke | 80mm |
| Gearbox | Automatic |
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| Number of gears | 5 |
| Drive wheels | Rear-wheel drive |
| Turning circle | 11.5m |
| Seats | 4 |
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| Length | 4780mm |
| Width | 1855mm |
| Height | 1340mm |
| Wheelbase | 2684mm |
| Front track | 1554mm |
| Rear track | 1562mm |
| Ground clearance | 140mm |
| Kerb weight | 1830kg |
| Gross weight | 2230kg |
| Displacement | 400kg |
| Min. boot capacity | 360litre |
| Max. boot capacity | 360litre |
| Front/rear axle load | 1115/1195kg |
| Body type | Coupe |
| Front suspension | Independent, Lever, Dampers, Spring, Stabilizer bar |
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| Rear suspension | Drive axle, Trailing arms, Helical springs, Stabilizer bar |
| Front brakes | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated disc |
| City | 20.6 litres / 100km |
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| Highway | 9.2 litres / 100km |
| Average | 13.7 litres / 100km |
Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.