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