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BMW M8 Coupe Prototype (E31)

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1 versions · 1 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
6.0 V12 (640 KM) Selected Gasoline 640 KM 1992

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6.0 V12 (640 KM)

Gasoline · 1992

Engine power
640 KM
Torque
650 Nm
Engine displacement
6,064 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
BMW
Model
M8
Version
M8 Coupe Prototype (E31)
Engine
6.0 V12 (640 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1992
End of production
1992
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
10.6 l/100 km
CO2 emissions
242 g/km

Engine

Engine model / code
S70/2
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
6064 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
12
Cylinder bore
86 mm
Piston stroke
87 mm
Compression ratio
11
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Power
640 KM @ 7500 obr./min
Torque
650 Nm @ 5600 obr./min

Volume and weight

Curb weight
1443 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4780 mm
Width
1855 mm
Height
1330 mm
Wheelbase
2684 mm
Front track
1554 mm
Rear track
1562 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
6
Front suspension
Double wishbone, Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Lateral control arm, Anti-roll bar
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Front brake disc/drum diameter
345 mm
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
328 mm
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
285/40 R17;235/45 R17
Rim size
9J x 17;8J x 17
ABS
no