1996 BMW 8-Series Specifications at Automobile Magazine

1996 BMW 8-Series Specs

	Performance & Efficiency	Hide
- 4,429 cc 4.4 liters 8 V front longitudinal engine with 92 mm bore, 82.7 mm stroke, 10 compression ratio, light alloy block, light alloy head, double overhead cam, automatic valve adjustment and four valves per cylinder - Premium unleaded fuel - Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 9.8 - Multi-point injection fuel system - Main 90 liter fuel tank - Power: 210 kW , 282 HP @ 5,700 rpm; 310 ft lb @ 3,900 rpm
	Handling, Ride & Braking	Hide
- ABS - Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs - Electronic traction control via engine management - Immobilizer - Fullsize alloy rim internal spare wheel - Strut front suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springs , multi-link rear suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springs
	Exterior & Aerodynamics	Hide
- Black/grey narrow body side molding - Front and rear body color impact absorbing bumpers - Chrome/bright trim - Coefficient of drag: 0.29 - Driver and passenger power heated body color door mirrors - External dimensions: overall length (mm): 4,780, overall width (mm): 1,854, overall height (mm): 1,341, wheelbase (mm): 2,685, front track (mm): 1,554, rear track (mm): 1,562 and curb to curb turning circle (mm): 11,491 - Front fog lights - High pressure headlight cleaners - Projector beam lens halogen bulb twin concealed headlights - Heated door locks or key - Luxury trim leather on gearknob - Gloss multi-coat paint , metallic multi-coat paint , black multi-coat paint - Fixed rear window - Front body color lip spoiler - Front steel electric tilting sliding sunroof with one-touch opening - Tinted glass - Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (kg) 2,245 and curb weight (kg) 1,890 - Two-speed windshield wipers with W/S wiper mist setting and variable intermittent wipe
	Interior	Hide
- CFC free liquid air conditioning with climate control - Diversity antenna - Remote control anti-theft protection - Front and rear illuminated ashtray - Audio anti-theft protection: code - Stereo audio system with AM/FM - Cargo area light - Cargo capacity: rear seat up; to lower window (liters): 266 and all seats in place (liters): 266 - Front seats and rear seats illuminated cigar lighter - Digital clock - Computer with average speed, average fuel consumption, instantaneous fuel consumption, range for remaining fuel and stop watch - Dashboard full console , floor full console with covered storage box - Delayed/fade courtesy lights with two switches - Steering wheel mounted cruise control - Door ajar warning - Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat - External temperature digital display - Floor covering: carpet in passenger compartment and carpet in load area - Carpet floor mats - Driver and passenger front airbag - Bucket seat - 3-point reel height adjustable front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners - Lockable illuminated glove compartment with lid - Height adjustable electric adjustable head restraints on front seats - Heated washer - Internal dimensions: front headroom (mm): 914, rear headroom (mm): 881, front leg room (mm): 1,118, rear leg room (mm): 658, front shoulder room (mm): 1,453, rear shoulder room (mm): 1,405 and interior volume (liters): 2,299 - Low fuel level warning - Low washer fluid level warning - Memorized adjustment with three settings on door mirror position and steering wheel position with three driver's seat positions - Remote power locks includes trunk/hatch, includes fuel filler door and includes dead bolt - Vehicle speed proportional power steering - Front power windows with door mounted switches, safety operation and two one-touch , rear power windows with door mounted switches and safety operation - Front and rear reading lights - 3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side and passenger side - Folding rear seat center armrest with ski bag - Bucket symmetrical two rear seats - Automatic operation rear view mirror - Leather seat upholstery with additional leather - Seating: four seats - Service interval indicator - Twelve speakers - Leather covered steering wheel - Tachometer - Driver and passenger illuminated vanity mirror - Ventilation system with digital controls, push button heater controls, variable fan speeds, recirculation setting and micro filter