1992 Bmw 8-Series Coupe
Sale price: $1000,00
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Technical specifications
| Manufacturer: | BMW |
| Model: | 8-Series |
| Year: | 1992 |
| Type: | Coupe |
| Fuel Type: | Gasoline |
| Color: | Red |
| Mileage: | 66,169 |
| Transmission: | Automatic |
| Interior Color: | Gray |
| Engine: | V-12 |
| Trim: | Coupe |
| Number of Cylinders: | 12 |
| Got questions? | Ask the Seller |
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Description
The 8-Series, or E31 as BMW refers to it, was first unveiled at the
International Motor Show in Frankfurt in 1989. While some people believe it to
be a successor to the E24 6-Series, it was aimed higher than that, a flagship
coupe above even the 7-Series. A new 850i cost around US $100,000 in 1992.
What the car did get from the 7-Series was its top-level 5.0-liter V12 engine first deployed on the 750i. The horsepower numbers don’t seem that impressive now, especially from a V12, but they were impressive in their day. The motor also formed the basis for the power plant of the McLaren F1, a contribution that can’t be ignored.
BMW’s familiar "twin-kidney" grille was also installed, but the hidden headlamps was a feature never seen on BMW in the U.S. The BMW 850i coupe is truly something special, with a V12 engine producing some 300 hp and a top speed of 186 mph. The engine itself is barely audible. No roaring, no screaming, just a soft, pleasant hum. The 850i was created with a sportier character, but driving a BMW 850i is relaxing as in no other car.
The car was exceptionally well-maintained by me and the previous Florida owner, always garage kept, waxed and pampered. I just returned from a trip to Pennsylvania and note that the car performed perfectly and is a real pleasure to drive on road trips, including the Blue Ridge Parkway. Highway MPG was about 20-21. This BMW is also a real attention-getter as there were only about 8,000 produced during their nine year production period. There is a 6-disk CD changer in the trunk, original tool kit, full-size spare tire, two recently new batteries (big guys), and owner's manual. Closed on a newer Porsche 911 (991) and only have a 2-car garage.
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What the car did get from the 7-Series was its top-level 5.0-liter V12 engine first deployed on the 750i. The horsepower numbers don’t seem that impressive now, especially from a V12, but they were impressive in their day. The motor also formed the basis for the power plant of the McLaren F1, a contribution that can’t be ignored.
BMW’s familiar "twin-kidney" grille was also installed, but the hidden headlamps was a feature never seen on BMW in the U.S. The BMW 850i coupe is truly something special, with a V12 engine producing some 300 hp and a top speed of 186 mph. The engine itself is barely audible. No roaring, no screaming, just a soft, pleasant hum. The 850i was created with a sportier character, but driving a BMW 850i is relaxing as in no other car.
The car was exceptionally well-maintained by me and the previous Florida owner, always garage kept, waxed and pampered. I just returned from a trip to Pennsylvania and note that the car performed perfectly and is a real pleasure to drive on road trips, including the Blue Ridge Parkway. Highway MPG was about 20-21. This BMW is also a real attention-getter as there were only about 8,000 produced during their nine year production period. There is a 6-disk CD changer in the trunk, original tool kit, full-size spare tire, two recently new batteries (big guys), and owner's manual. Closed on a newer Porsche 911 (991) and only have a 2-car garage.
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