850CSi
A 5.6-litre V12, pop-up headlights and six manual gears.
1992 European 850CSi specification · Factory source
Every figure, in one place.
Performance
- Power
- 380 PS · 375 hp · 279 kW
- Torque
- 550 Nm
- 0–100 km/h
- 6 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h · limited
- Power-to-weight
- 4.91 kg/PS
Engine and drivetrain
- Engine
- S70 · V12
- Displacement
- 5,576 cm³
- Induction
- Naturally aspirated
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel drive
- Powertrain
- Petrol
Body and dimensions
- Production
- 1992–1996
- Body
- Coupés
- Length
- 4,780 mm
- Width
- 1,855 mm
- Height
- 1,340 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,684 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,865 kg
- Fuel tank
- 90 L
Where this car ranks across all 93 cars in the catalogue.
Why you’d want one
- A classic V12 grand tourer.
Know before you buy
- V12 ignition, fuel and cooling parts are costly
- Electronic modules and pixel failure in the cluster
- Rust is rare but check sills and jacking points
Commonly reported ownership points, not a guarantee of faults. Always get an independent inspection.
A V12 with a manual connection.
The 850CSi is the Motorsport-developed range-topper of the original 8 Series. Its 5.6-litre V12 and manual gearbox make it distinct from the ordinary 850i and 850Ci.
A classic V12 grand tourer.
Rare model-specific parts and electronics deserve careful checks.
The S70 in this car is not the differently specified McLaren F1 engine.
S70 · V12
The 850CSi develops 380 PS and 550 Nm from its 5.6-litre V12. This range-topping E31 was developed with BMW Motorsport and uses a specification distinct from the 850i and 850Ci.
S70B56 V12 in a BMW 850CSi. Vehicle year and market are not established by the photograph.
S70 · Petrol
The 850CSi develops 380 PS and 550 Nm from its 5.6-litre V12. This range-topping E31 was developed with BMW Motorsport and uses a specification distinct from the 850i and 850Ci.
Naturally aspirated power
Air enters without a turbocharger. Cylinder capacity, valve timing and engine speed shape the engine’s torque delivery.
Rear-wheel drive
A six-speed manual transmission delivers power to the rear axle. The low, pillarless coupé body and pop-up headlights are hallmarks of the original 8 Series.
1992 European 850CSi specification
These figures describe the selected specification and engine output. PS is metric horsepower. Equipment, power ratings and homologation can differ between markets and model years. Open the BMW source to inspect the original factory information.
The full specification.
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Photo credits
- 1996 BMW 850 CSi.jpg — Calreyn88 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Original