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1992 BMW M8 Coupe Prototype (E31) 6.0 V12 (640 Hp)

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Key specs

BMW M8 Coupe 1992

What is the body type, BMW M8 Coupe Prototype (E31)?Coupe, 2 Doors, 4 Seats
What is the fuel economy, BMW M8 Coupe Prototype (E31) 6.0 V12 (640 Hp)?10.6 l/100 km
22.19 US mpg
26.65 UK mpg
9.43 km/l
How ECO is the car, BMW M8 6.0 V12 (640 Hp)?242 g/km CO2
How much power, BMW M8 Coupe 1992 6.0 V12 (640 Hp)?640 Hp, 650 Nm
479.42 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, BMW M8 Coupe 1992 6.0 V12 (640 Hp)?6.1 l
6064 cm3
370.05 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1992 BMW 6.0 V12 (640 Hp)?12, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, BMW M8 Coupe Prototype (E31) Coupe 1992 6.0 V12 (640 Hp)?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1992 BMW M8 Coupe?4780 mm
188.19 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1992 BMW M8 Coupe?1855 mm
73.03 in.
What is the curb weight, 1992 BMW M8 Coupe Prototype (E31) 6.0 V12 (640 Hp)?1443 kg
3181.27 lbs.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1992 BMW M8 Coupe Prototype (E31) 6.0 V12 (640 Hp)?6, manual transmission

BMW M8 Coupe Prototype (E31) 6.0 V12 (640 Hp) 1992 Specs

General information
BrandBMW
Model M8
Generation M8 Coupe Prototype (E31)
Modification (Engine) 6.0 V12 (640 Hp)
Start of production 1992 year
End of production 1992 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeCoupe
Seats 4
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 10.6 l/100 km 22.19 US mpg
26.65 UK mpg
9.43 km/l
CO2 emissions242 g/km
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Weight-to-power ratio 2.3 kg/Hp, 443.5 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 2.2 kg/Nm, 450.5 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 640 Hp @ 7500 rpm.
Power per litre 105.5 Hp/l
Torque 650 Nm @ 5600 rpm. 479.42 lb.-ft. @ 5600 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code S70/2
Engine displacement 6064 cm3 370.05 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 12
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 86 mm 3.39 in.
Piston Stroke 87 mm 3.43 in.
Compression ratio 11:1
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1443 kg 3181.27 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 4780 mm 188.19 in.
Width 1855 mm 73.03 in.
Height 1330 mm 52.36 in.
Wheelbase 2684 mm 105.67 in.
Front track 1554 mm 61.18 in.
Rear (Back) track 1562 mm 61.5 in.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 6 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Double wishbone, Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar
Rear suspension Wishbone, Transverse stabilizer
Front brakesVentilated discs, 345 mm
Rear brakesVentilated discs, 328 mm
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size Front wheel tires: 235/45 R17
Rear wheel tires: 285/40 R17
Wheel rims sizeFront wheel rims: 8J x 17
Rear wheel rims: 9J x 17