1991 BMW 850i Automatic specs, photo & performance data (model for Europe )

1991 BMW 850i Automatic ( model for Europe ) specifications & performance data

analysis of the competition

BMW 850i Automatic (Photo source: © PZ automobile-catalog.com™)

Photo of the moment: 1949 FIAT 1500E

Photo of the moment: 1949 FIAT 1500E (source: Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A.)

1991 BMW 850i Automatic
basic data listing

Identification data

BMW 850i Automatic
as offered for 1991 in Europe

Country of origin:
D Germany

Make:
BMW
Model:
8-Series E31

1990-1999
Type:
8 E31 Coupe

1990-1999
Optional equipment:
EEC segmentation:
S (sport cars)
Class:
grand tourer
Body style:
notchback coupe
Doors:
2
Traction:
RWD (rear-wheel drive)

Basic dimensions

Length:
4780 mm / 188.2 in
Wheelbase:
2684 mm / 105.7 in

Fuel capacity:
90 liter / 23.8 U.S. gal / 19.8 imp. gal
Drag coefficient (Cw-Wert):

Cd claimed:
0.29
Cd estimated by a-c:

Inside and outside dimensions, turning circle, track, capacities, etc.:

Weights

Curb weight (without a driver):
1790 kg / 3946 lbs

Dry weight:

Shipping weight:

Curb weight estimated:

Gross weight GVWR:
2190 kg / 4828 lbs
Payload:
400 kg / 882 lbs
Payload estimated:

Sales markets

Europe

Related models:

Powertrain

Engine manufacturer:
BMW M70 B50
Engine type:
spark-ignition 4-stroke
Fuel type:
petrol (gasoline)
Fuel system:
indirect injection
Charge system:
naturally aspirated
Valves per cylinder:
2
Valves timing:
Additional features:
Bosch Motronic M 1.7 (x2)

Emission control:
3-way cat, Lambda-Sensor
Cylinders alignment:
V 12
Displacement:
4988 cm3 / 304.6 cui
Power net:
220.5 kW / 300 PS / 296 hp (DIN)

/ 5200
Torque:
450 Nm / 332 ft-lb

/ 4100
Power gross:

Torque gross:

Drivetrain

Gearbox:
ZF 4HP24
Transmission type:
automatic

Number of gears:
4

Standard tires:
235/50 ZR 16

Check 1991 BMW 850i Automatic alternative wheel and tire sizes

Gear ratios, final drive, etc.:

Detailed specs and comparison

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Factory claim

Top speed:
250 km/h / 155 mph

electronically governed
0-60 mph (s):
7
0-100 km/h (s):
7.4
0-1/4 mile (s):
0-1 km (s):
27

Fuel consumption:

ECE 90/120/city (comb.):
8.6 / 10.3 / 19.8 (12.9) l/100km

32.8 / 27.4 / 14.3 (21.9) mpg (imp.)

27.3 / 22.8 / 11.9 (18.3) mpg (U.S.)

11.6 / 9.7 / 5.1 (7.8) km/l
EU urban/extra-urban/comb.:

ADR82 urban/extra-urban/comb.:

EPA city/highway (combined):

EPA-2008 city/highway:

AS2877 city/highway:

CND FTP city/highway:

NBR7024 city/highway/comb.:

60-mode:

10-15 mode:

JC08 mode:

ProfessCars™ estimation ©
(for the car with basic curb weight, full fuel tank and 90 kg (200 lbs) load)

Top speed:
267 km/h / 166 mph
(theor. without speed governor)

Acceleration:

0-100 km/h (s):
7.3
0-160 km/h (s):
16.6

0-60 mph (s):
7
0-100 mph (s):
16.8

Drag times:

0- 1/4mile (s):
15.1
0- 1km (s):
27

Acceleration in gears, performance graphs, fuel consumption in different road conditions, etc.:

Fuel consumption
average combined:

l/100km:
17.8
mpg (imp.):
15.9
mpg (U.S.):
13.3
km/l:
5.6

Driving range

average combined:
508 km / 315 miles

Examples of the direct competition of BMW 850i Automatic in 1991:

(all performance data from ProfessCars™ simulation, top speed theor. without speed governor)

The same class cars with similiar kind of fuel, power and type of transmission:

1991 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL R Europe North America 6.8-litre / 412 cui 235 kW / 320 PS / 315 hp (estimated)
1991 JAGUAR XJR-S 5.3 Europe 5.3-litre / 326 cui 213 kW / 290 PS / 286 hp (DIN)
1991 JAGUAR XJR-S 6.0 Europe 6-litre / 366 cui 238 kW / 324 PS / 318 hp (DIN)
1991 JAGUAR XJR-S 6.0 cat Europe 6-litre / 366 cui 227 kW / 309 PS / 304 hp (DIN)
1991 JAGUAR XJR-S cat Europe 6-litre / 366 cui 227 kW / 309 PS / 304 hp (DIN)
1991 LYNX EVENTER V12 COUPE Europe 5.3-litre / 326 cui 213 kW / 290 PS / 286 hp (DIN)
1991 LYNX EVENTER V12 COUPE cat Europe 5.3-litre / 326 cui 209 kW / 284 PS / 280 hp (DIN)
1991 MERCEDES-BENZ 560 SEC cat Europe 5.5-litre / 339 cui 205 kW / 279 PS / 275 hp (ECE)

The same class cars with similiar performance (1/4 mile times) and kind of fuel, with manual transmission:

1991 ALFA ROMEO SZ ZAGATO Europe 252 km/h / 157 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 15.1 s est. 0-1 km 27.1 s est. 0-60 mph 6.9 s est. 0-100 km/h 7.2 s
1991 AUDI COUPE S2 Europe 242 km/h / 150 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 15 s est. 0-1 km 27.4 s est. 0-60 mph 6.5 s est. 0-100 km/h 6.8 s
1991 AUDI QUATTRO 20V cat Europe 228 km/h / 142 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 14.9 s est. 0-1 km 27.3 s est. 0-60 mph 6.5 s est. 0-100 km/h 6.9 s
1991 AUDI QUATTRO SPYDER concept 250 km/h / 155 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 15.2 s est. 0-1 km 27.5 s est. 0-60 mph 6.7 s est. 0-100 km/h 7.1 s
1991 CHEVROLET CAMARO Z28 5.0L V-8 TPI (dual exhaust) North America U.S. 243 km/h / 151 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 14.9 s est. 0-1 km 27 s est. 0-60 mph 6.6 s est. 0-100 km/h 7 s
1991 FORD MUSTANG GT 2-Door Hatchback North America U.S. 217 km/h / 135 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 15.1 s est. 0-1 km 27.3 s est. 0-60 mph 6.5 s est. 0-100 km/h 6.9 s
1991 HONDA CR-X SiR Japan 233 km/h / 145 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 15.4 s est. 0-1 km 27.7 s est. 0-60 mph 6.8 s est. 0-100 km/h 7.2 s
1991 HONDA LEGEND COUPE Europe 233 km/h / 145 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 15.5 s est. 0-1 km 28.1 s est. 0-60 mph 7.1 s est. 0-100 km/h 7.8 s
1991 HONDA PRELUDE Si VTEC Japan 240 km/h / 149 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 15.1 s est. 0-1 km 27.2 s est. 0-60 mph 6.6 s est. 0-100 km/h 6.9 s
1991 HONDA PRELUDE Si VTEC 4WS Japan 239 km/h / 149 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 15.2 s est. 0-1 km 27.4 s est. 0-60 mph 6.7 s est. 0-100 km/h 7.1 s
1991 JAGUAR XJS 4.0 COUPE Europe 235 km/h / 146 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 15.2 s est. 0-1 km 27.7 s est. 0-60 mph 7 s est. 0-100 km/h 7.4 s
1991 JAGUAR XJS 4.0 COUPE cat Europe 231 km/h / 144 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 15.5 s est. 0-1 km 28.1 s est. 0-60 mph 7.2 s est. 0-100 km/h 7.6 s
1991 LANCIA DELTA HF INTEGRALE 16V Europe 217 km/h / 135 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 15 s est. 0-1 km 27.5 s est. 0-60 mph 6.4 s est. 0-100 km/h 6.8 s
1991 LANCIA DELTA HF INTEGRALE EVOLUZIONE 16V Europe 217 km/h / 135 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 15 s est. 0-1 km 27.5 s est. 0-60 mph 6.4 s est. 0-100 km/h 6.8 s
1991 LANCIA DELTA HF INTEGRALE EVOLUZIONE cat Europe 200 km/h / 124 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 15.5 s est. 0-1 km 28.5 s est. 0-60 mph 7 s est. 0-100 km/h 7.4 s
1991 LANCIA DELTA HF INTEGRALE EVOLUZIONE cat Europe 206 km/h / 128 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 15.4 s est. 0-1 km 28.4 s est. 0-60 mph 6.9 s est. 0-100 km/h 7.3 s
1991 LANCIA DELTA HF INTEGRALE cat Europe 211 km/h / 131 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 15.4 s est. 0-1 km 28.3 s est. 0-60 mph 6.9 s est. 0-100 km/h 7.3 s
1991 LOTUS EXCEL HETHEL CELEBRATION Europe 236 km/h / 147 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 15 s est. 0-1 km 27.2 s est. 0-60 mph 6.4 s est. 0-100 km/h 6.8 s
1991 LYNX EVENTER 4.0 COUPE Europe 232 km/h / 144 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 15.4 s est. 0-1 km 28.1 s est. 0-60 mph 7.2 s est. 0-100 km/h 7.6 s
1991 MERCEDES-BENZ 300 CE-24 Europe 241 km/h / 150 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 15.4 s est. 0-1 km 27.7 s est. 0-60 mph 7.2 s est. 0-100 km/h 7.6 s

The same class cars with similiar performance (1/4 mile times) and kind of fuel, with automatic or automatized transmission:

1991 ASTON MARTIN VIRAGE Automatic Europe North America 263 km/h / 163 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 15.3 s est. 0-1 km 27.1 s est. 0-60 mph 6.9 s est. 0-100 km/h 7.3 s
1991 CHEVROLET CAMARO Z28 5.7L V-8 TPI Automatic North America U.S. 244 km/h / 152 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 14.8 s est. 0-1 km 27.1 s est. 0-60 mph 6.3 s est. 0-100 km/h 6.6 s
1991 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Automatic North America U.S. 249 km/h / 155 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 14.9 s est. 0-1 km 27 s est. 0-60 mph 6.7 s est. 0-100 km/h 7 s
1991 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Automatic (3.07 axle) North America U.S. 251 km/h / 156 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 14.7 s est. 0-1 km 26.8 s est. 0-60 mph 6.2 s est. 0-100 km/h 6.5 s
1991 FORD MUSTANG GT 2-Door Hatchback Automatic North America U.S. 215 km/h / 134 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 15.4 s est. 0-1 km 28.1 s est. 0-60 mph 7.2 s est. 0-100 km/h 7.7 s
1991 HONDA NSX Automatic Europe 262 km/h / 163 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 14.7 s est. 0-1 km 26.5 s est. 0-60 mph 6.6 s est. 0-100 km/h 6.9 s
1991 JAGUAR XJR-S Europe 261 km/h / 162 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 14.7 s est. 0-1 km 26.4 s est. 0-60 mph 6.1 s est. 0-100 km/h 6.3 s
1991 JAGUAR XJR-S 5.3 Europe 250 km/h / 155 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 15.4 s est. 0-1 km 27.8 s est. 0-60 mph 6.7 s est. 0-100 km/h 7.5 s
1991 JAGUAR XJR-S 6.0 Europe 251 km/h / 156 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 14.7 s est. 0-1 km 26.6 s est. 0-60 mph 6.1 s est. 0-100 km/h 6.4 s
1991 JAGUAR XJR-S 6.0 cat Europe 250 km/h / 155 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 14.9 s est. 0-1 km 26.9 s est. 0-60 mph 6.2 s est. 0-100 km/h 6.5 s
1991 JAGUAR XJR-S cat Europe 253 km/h / 157 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 14.9 s est. 0-1 km 26.8 s est. 0-60 mph 6.2 s est. 0-100 km/h 6.5 s
1991 MERCEDES-BENZ 500 SEC cat Europe 230 km/h / 143 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 15.4 s est. 0-1 km 28 s est. 0-60 mph 7.3 s est. 0-100 km/h 7.7 s
1991 MERCEDES-BENZ 560 SEC cat Europe 244 km/h / 152 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 15 s est. 0-1 km 27.3 s est. 0-60 mph 6.6 s est. 0-100 km/h 7 s

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