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1997 BMW 8-Series 840Ci

WBAEF8325VCC31532
4.4L V8 DOHC 32V
Engine
5-Speed Automatic Overdrive
Transmission
RWD
Drive
Gasoline
Fuel
GERMANY
Built in
No factory image on file
1997 BMW 8-Series

VIN Breakdown

SegmentCodeMeaning
WMI · World Mfr ID WBA BMW · Europe · Germany
VDS · Descriptor EF832 8-Series 840Ci
VIS · Vehicle ID 5VCC31532 1997 · Serial C31532

Basic Information

MakeBMW
Model8-Series
Year1997
Trim840Ci
Body StyleCOUPE 2-DR
Doors2
ManufacturerBMW
CountryGERMANY

Engine & Performance

Engine4.4L V8 DOHC 32V
Transmission5-Speed Automatic Overdrive
Drive TypeRWD
Fuel TypeGasoline
Plant CodeC
Serial NumberC31532

Basic Information

Model Year 1997
Make BMW
Model 8-Series
Trim Level 840Ci

Engine & Performance

Fuel System EFI
Displacement 4.4L/268
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 282 @ 5700
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 310 @ 3900
Engine Type 4.4L V8 DOHC 32V

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission-short 5A OD
Transmission-long 5-Speed Automatic Overdrive
Driveline RWD

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight-manual 4167
Overall Length 188.20
Overall Width 73.00
Overall Height 52.80
Wheelbase 105.70
Standard Seating 4
Height, Overall (in) 52.8
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 73.0
Wheelbase (in) 105.7

Features & Options

Power Door Locks Standard
Air Conditioning Standard
Cruise Control Standard
Cassette Player Standard
Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat Standard
Leather Seat Standard
Alloy Wheels Standard
Power Windows Standard

Fuel & Economy

Tank 23.80
Fuel Economy-city 15
Fuel Economy-highway 20
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 20
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 15

Safety & Braking

Anti-Brake System 4-Wheel ABS
Front Brake Type Disc
Rear Brake Type Disc
ABS Brakes Standard
Driver Airbag Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard

Suspension & Handling

Steering Type Recirc
Front Suspension Independent
Rear Suspension Independent
Front Spring Type Coil
Rear Spring Type Coil
Tilt Steering Standard

Other Specifications

Manufactured in GERMANY
Body Style COUPE 2-DR
Turning Diameter 37.70
Tires 235/50R16
Front Headroom 35.90
Rear Headroom 34.70
Front Legroom 44.00
Rear Legroom 25.20
Front Shoulder Room 57.30
Rear Shoulder Room 55.30
Track Front 61.20
Track Rear 61.50
Passenger Volume 81.30
Cargo Volume 9.50
MSRP $75,700
Dealer Invoice $66,265
Tachometer Standard
Manual Sunroof Standard
Full Size Spare Tire Standard
Rear Window Defogger Standard
Rear Tire Size P235/50R16
Rear Wheel Size (in) 16 x 7.5
Front Wheel Size (in) 16 x 7.5
Front Tire Size P235/50R16

Pattern Information

PatternWBAEF832 V
WMI WBA (Germany, Europe)