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1996 BMW 8-Series specifications
Body
Generic Type: Car
Roof Type: Fixed
Rear Roof Profile: Trunk
No Side Doors: 2
Brakes
Front Brakes - Type: Vented Disc
Rear Brakes - Type: Disc
ABS: Std
Chassis
Chassis Type: Unitized Body/Frame
Engine Layout: Longitudinal
Engine Position: Front
Driveline
Driven Wheels: RWD
Energy Storage
Fuel Capacity (gallons): 23.8 gal
Engine
Configuration: V
Cylinders: 8
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Displacement: 4.4 l ( 4398 cc )
Max. Power: 282 bhp
Max. Power @RPM: 5700
Max. Torque: 310 lbft
Max. Torque @RPM: 3900
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight: 4167 lb
Wheelbase: 105.7 in
Height - Body: 52.8 in
Width - Body: 73 in ( 73.0 in )
Length: 188.2 in
Front Track: 61.2 in
Rear Track: 61.5 in
Fuel Economy
Gas Guzzler Tax: Yes
Interior Dimensions
Head Room - 1st Row: 35.9 in
Head Room - 2nd Row: 34.7 in
Shlder Room - 1st Row: 57.3 in
Shlder Room - 2nd Row: 55.3 in
Leg Room - 1st Row: 44 in ( 44.0 in )
Leg Room - 2nd Row: 25.2 in
Seating Positions - 1st Row: 2
Seating Positions - 2nd Row: 2
Cargo Volume: 9.5 cu ft
Powertrain
Powertrain: Internal Combustion
Seating
Rows of Seats: 2
Max. Passenger Capacity: 4
Suspension
Front Suspension - Type: MacPherson strut/lower arm
Rear Suspension - Type: Multilink
Transmission
Transmission Type: Automatic
Forward Gears: 5
Utility
Cargo Access: Trunk
Wheels / Tires
Tire Size F (,R): 235/50R16