E31 Bmw 850csi

The BMW E31 is the first generation of the BMW 8 Series. It is a grand tourer built by BMW from 1990 to 1999 as a 2-door coupé, powered by either a V8 or V12 engine. BMW introduced the 8 Series for the 1991 model year.

The first generation of 8 Series is known as the E31. This new series of cars were luxury grand tourers, offered with V8 or V12 engine options. A total of four model series were offered, each with it's own transmission options: 840Ci - Automatic, 840Ci - Manual, 850i - Manual, 850i - Automatic, 850Ci - Manual, 850Ci - Automatic, 850CSi.

Explore the BMW E31 8 Series 850 CSi 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 detailed specs, including 0-60 mph times, horsepower, and handling data. Get all the Info. 8-series, e31, 840i, 840ci, 850i, 850ciThis 1993 BMW 850CSi is a European-market example that was leased new in Belgium and subsequently acquired by Baron Jean-Louis de Potesta, husband of Princess Sophie von Hohenberg of Luxembourg.

The car remained in the family until it was acquired by the seller in 2020, and it was subsequently stored in their collection. Long, luxurious, sporty: BMW M played a key role in the development of the BMW 850 CSi E31. The 1992 model may never have had the M in its name, but with its modified engine and host of other innovations, it is undoubtedly part of the M family.

The BMW 850 CSi is a 2 door coupé-bodied car with a front positioned engine powering the rear wheels. The 850 CSi forms part of BMW's E31 series. The 12 cylinder, single overhead camshaft naturally aspirated engine has 2 valves per cylinder and a displacement of 5.6 litres.

It musters power and torque figures of 380 bhp (385 PS/283 kW) at 5300 rpm and 550 Nm (406 lbft/56.1 kgm) at 4000 rpm. This BMW 8 Series E31 850CSi model was produced in the period between Sep-1992 and Nov-1996 model years. Equipped with v-motor 12 petrol (gasoline) engine with 5576 ccm capacity it produces 380 Hp and 280 kW power at 5300 rpm and 550 Nm torque at 4000 rpm with top claim speed 250 km/h and acceleration 0-100 km/h in 6,0 s.

An in-depth historical and technical appraisal of BMW's Motorsport. Home >> Autocatalog >> BMW >> 8 Series >> 8 Series (E31) >> 850Csi 5.6 (380 Hp) Autocatalog Login Register Car Specs API English. BMW 8 Series (E31) history 1986 Two-year development of 850i completed, but launch delayed due to strong 6 Series sales 1989 8 Series E31 introduced 1991 UK right-hand-drive sales begin 1992 850CSi added: 5.6-litre, 375bhp, manual only, improved aerodynamics (based on stillborn M8), new interior.