1997 BMW 840 840ciA specs & colors
2dr Car
Key specs
Color options
Interior
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Packages
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Sub-Compact |
| Rear Wheel Size | 16 x 7.5 in |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Front Wheel Size | 16 x 7.5 in |
| Spare Wheel Size | 16 x 7.5 in |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 140 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 310 @ 3900 |
| Engine Type | Gas V8 |
| Displacement | 4.4L/268 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 282 @ 5700 |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 476.00 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 15 MPG |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 357.00 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 20 MPG |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.51 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.57 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.68 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD, |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Trans Type | 5 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 2.81 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.20 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.80 |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Electronic |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Five-Link |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Anti-Roll Bar |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Anti-Roll Bar |
| Suspension Type - Front | Independent |
| Brake ABS System | Four-Wheel |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 12.8 x -TBD- in |
| Brake Type | Pwr-Assisted |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 12.8 x -TBD- in |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 23.8 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.3 |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 15.4 |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 37.7 ft |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Rear Tire Size | P235/50R16 |
| Front Tire Size | P235/50R16 |
| Spare Tire Size | P235/50R16 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 4167 lbs |
| Second Leg Room | 25.2 in |
| Second Hip Room | N/A in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in |
| Front Hip Room | N/A in |
| Passenger Capacity | 4 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 73.0 in |
| Trunk Volume | 9.5 ft³ |
| Track Width, Front | 61.2 in |
| Passenger Volume | 81.3 ft³ |
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.3 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | N/A in |
| Second Head Room | 34.7 in |
| Front Leg Room | 44.0 in |
| Length, Overall | 188.2 in |
| Height, Overall | 52.8 in |
| Front Head Room | 35.9 in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Track Width, Rear | 61.5 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 55.3 in |
| Pwr 8-way front passenger seat-inc: head restraint/seatbelt height/cushion height adjustments, pwr lumbar support | Standard |
| Fixed rear center armrest | Standard |
| Front/rear anti-roll stabilizer bars, twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers | Standard |
| Vehicle-speed-sensitive variable-assist pwr steering | Standard |
| Birds-eye maple trim | Standard |
| Heated front seats | Standard |
| Split fold-down rear seats | Standard |
| 4.4L DOHC 32 valve V8 engine | Standard |
| Time-delay courtesy lights w/engine-off/driver door handle activation | Standard |
| Body-color bumpers w/hydraulic energy absorbers, front/rear compressible elements (damage control to 9 MPH) | Standard |
| Halogen free form foglights | Standard |
| Ergonomic seatbelt system w/integrated front seat belts & inboard-anchored rear seatbelts | Standard |
| Pwr windows-inc: key-off operation, 1-touch lowering all windows, 1-touch driver window raising | Standard |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | Standard |
| 5-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/Adaptive Transmission Control & Step-Tronic | Standard |
| Multi information display-inc: service interval indicator, check control vehicle monitor system, onboard computer | Standard |
| Locking glovebox w/beverage holder, rechargeable take-out flashlight | Standard |
| Retractable halogen lighting units w/main high beams, super-ellipsoid low beams | Standard |
| Impact sensor-inc: auto door unlocking/interior lights/hazard flashers | Standard |
| Pwr tilt/telescopic steering wheel w/auto tilt-away | Standard |
| Pwr-assist 4-wheel disc brakes w/ventilated front discs | Standard |
| Velour carpeting | Standard |
| Unitized all-steel body structure | Standard |
| 2-stage rear-window defroster | Standard |
| All season traction (ASC+T) | Standard |
| Positive side-window sealing system | Standard |
| 5-link integral rear suspension | Standard |
| Rear compartment C-pillar lights | Standard |
| 2-speed intermittent windshield wipers-inc: adjustable/car-speed-controlled wiping speed, single-wipe control, washer system w/heated washer jets | Standard |
| Digital Motor Electronics engine-management system w/adaptive knock control | Standard |
| Memory system for: driver seat, head-restraint/seatbelt height, steering wheel, outside mirrors (3-settings) | Standard |
| City 15/hwy 20 (4.4L engine/5-speed auto trans) | Standard |
| Veloutex headlining | Standard |
| Automatic ventilation system | Standard |
| Rear wheel drive | Standard |
| Trunk to interior pass through & ski bag | Standard |
| 235/50R16 SBR tires | Standard |
| Auto climate control w/separate dual controls, auto recirculation | Standard |
| Central locking system w/double-lock anti-theft feature-inc: window/sunroof opening/closing from either door lock | Standard |
| 16" X 7.5 cross-spoke cast alloy wheels | Standard |
| Pwr 2-way sunroof-inc: key-off, 1-touch operation, conceal panel, wind deflector | Standard |
| 23.8 gallon fuel tank | Standard |
| Hydraulic energy absorbing bumpers (damage control to 9 MPH) | Standard |
| Double-pivot strut-type front suspension | Standard |
| Anti-theft AM/FM stereo radio/cassette audio system w/10 x 20-watt amplification, 12-speakers, weather band, diversity antenna system | Standard |
| Driver & front passenger airbags supplemental restraint system (SRS) w/differentiated deployment system | Standard |
| Automatic dimming inside rearview mirror | Standard |
| Micro-filtered ventilation | Standard |
| LCD main & trip odometers | Standard |
| Prewiring for BMW CD changer | Standard |
| Auto tilt-down RH mirror for backing up | Standard |
| Front spoiler brake-cooling air intakes | Standard |
| Pwr 10-way driver seat-inc: head restraint/seatbelt height/cushion height adjustments, pwr lumbar support | Standard |
| Additional flasher beams/high beams in bumper | Standard |
| Gathered Nappa leather seating-inc: leather steering wheel, lower instrument panel, door inserts, center-console sides, sun visors | Standard |
| Electronic analog speedometer/tachometer | Standard |
| Velour-lined trunk w/drop-down toolkit | Standard |
| Full-use spare tire w/alloy wheel | Standard |
| Prewiring for BMW cellular phone | Standard |
| Driveaway protection | Standard |
| Heated driver door lock | Standard |
| Illuminated master key | Standard |
| Remote keyless-entry security system w/keyhead remote | Standard |
| Map reading lights | Standard |
| Dual pwr/heated outside mirrors | Standard |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | Standard |
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