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    840ci

    4.4L, 5-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD

    $225,000†
    Price & specs

    840ci

    4.4L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD

    $225,000†
    Price & specs
    Engine
    Bore Engine: 92
    Engine (cc): 4398
    Compression Ratio: 10
    Engine Configuration: V
    Engine (L): 4.4
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 8
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Stroke Engine: 82.7
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Engine
    Bore Engine: 92
    Engine (cc): 4398
    Compression Ratio: 10
    Engine Configuration: V
    Engine (L): 4.4
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 8
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Stroke Engine: 82.7
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Additional Fuel Types
    Fuel Types: Unleaded
    Additional Fuel Types
    Fuel Types: Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel Tanks
    Main Capacity Gal: 23.8
    Main Capacity (L): 90
    Main Type: Main
    Fuel Tanks
    Main Capacity Gal: 23.8
    Main Capacity (L): 90
    Main Type: Main
    Computer
    Average Fuel Consumption: yes
    Average Speed: yes
    Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
    Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
    Computer
    Average Fuel Consumption: yes
    Average Speed: yes
    Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
    Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Warning Light
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Warning Light
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Clock
    Type: Digital
    Clock
    Type: Digital
    Instrument Cluster
    Message Display: yes
    Type: Analog
    Instrument Cluster
    Message Display: yes
    Type: Analog
    Odometer
    Number of Odometers: 1
    Odometer
    Number of Odometers: 1
    Fuel Consumption
    EU 96 Combined (L/100km): 1096600832
    EU 96 Combined (mpg): 0
    EU 96 Country Highway (L/100km): 1092301568
    EU 96 Country Highway (mpg): 0
    EU 96 Standard: Eu 96
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 1101476608
    EU 96 Urban (mpg): 0
    Fuel Consumption
    EU 83 Combined (L/100km): 7.6
    EU 83 Combined (mpg): 31
    EU 83 Country Highway (L/100km): 9.3
    EU 83 Country Highway (mpg): 25
    EU 83 Standard: Eu 83
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 7.1
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
    Maximum Speed (mph): 155
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 6.6
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
    Maximum Speed (mph): 155
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 286
    Maximum Power (kW): 210
    Maximum Torque (lb ft): 310
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 420
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5700
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3900
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 286
    Maximum Power (kW): 210
    Maximum Torque (lb ft): 310
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 420
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5700
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3900
    Fuel Economy
    EU 96 Std Combined (L/100km): 1096600832
    EU 96 Std Country (L/100km): 1092301568
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 1101476608
    Fuel Economy
    EU 83 At 120 km/h 75 mph: 9.3
    EU 83 At 90 km/h 56 mph: 7.6
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Rear
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Rear
    Transmission
    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Automatic
    Transmission
    Number of Speeds: 6
    Type: Manual
    ABS
    Location: 4-Wheel
    ABS
    Location: 4-Wheel
    Disc Brakes
    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    Disc Brakes
    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    Steering Wheel
    Height Adjustment: yes
    Telescopic Adjustment: yes
    Type: Leather Covered
    Steering Wheel
    Height Adjustment: yes
    Telescopic Adjustment: yes
    Type: Leather Covered
    Suspension
    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Strut
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Multi-Link
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Suspension
    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Strut
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Multi-Link
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Alternate Suspension
    Not Available
    Alternate Suspension
    Type: Sport
    Tires
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235
    Tires
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 265
    Wheels
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5
    Wheels
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 17
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Composite
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 8
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 17
    Rear Rim Type: Composite
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 9
    Body Style
    Body Type: Coupe
    Local Body Type: Coupe
    Body Style
    Body Type: Coupe
    Local Body Type: Coupe
    Chrome Bright Trim
    Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows: yes
    Chrome Bright Trim
    Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows: yes
    Spoiler
    Front Spoiler Colour: Black
    Location: Front
    Spoiler
    Front Spoiler Colour: Black
    Location: Front
    Bumpers
    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear
    Bumpers
    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear
    Headlights
    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Concealed: yes
    Configuration: Twin
    Headlights
    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Concealed: yes
    Configuration: Twin
    Headlight Control
    Internal Height Adjustment: yes
    Headlight Control
    Internal Height Adjustment: yes
    Paint
    Type: Gloss
    Paint
    Type: Gloss
    Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
    Material: Cloth/Felt
    Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
    Material: Cloth/Felt
    Sunroof
    Front Sunroof Location: Front
    Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
    Front Sunroof Sliding: yes
    Front Sunroof Tilting: yes
    Front Sunroof Type: Steel
    Sunroof
    Front Sunroof Location: Front
    Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
    Front Sunroof Sliding: yes
    Front Sunroof Tilting: yes
    Front Sunroof Type: Steel
    Door Mirrors/Cameras
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Door Mirrors/Cameras
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Headlight Cleaners
    Cleaners Type: High Pressure
    Headlight Cleaners
    Cleaners Type: High Pressure
    Power Windows
    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Safety Operation for Front Power Windows: yes
    Rear Electric Windows: Rear
    Safety Operation for Rear Power Windows: yes
    Power Windows
    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Safety Operation for Front Power Windows: yes
    Rear Electric Windows: Rear
    Safety Operation for Rear Power Windows: yes
    Windshield Wipers
    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
    Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
    Windshield Wipers
    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
    Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
    Blind
    Location: Rear
    Rear Blind Type: Electric
    Blind
    Location: Rear
    Rear Blind Type: Electric
    Rear View Mirror Camera
    Auto Dimming: yes
    Rear View Mirror Camera
    Auto Dimming: yes
    Sun Visors
    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Sun Visors
    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Antenna
    Type: Power
    Antenna
    Type: Element
    Audio System
    Cassette Player: yes
    Disc Autochanger: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    System Type: Stereo
    Audio System
    Cassette Player: yes
    Disc Autochanger: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    System Type: Stereo
    Remote Audio Controls
    Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    Remote Audio Controls
    Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    Speakers
    Number of Speakers: 12
    Speakers
    Number of Speakers: 12
    Ashtray
    Illuminated Front Ashtray: yes
    Location: Front
    Location: Rear
    Ashtray
    Illuminated Front Ashtray: yes
    Location: Front
    Location: Rear
    Courtesy Lights
    Delayed Fade: yes
    Courtesy Lights
    Delayed Fade: yes
    Memorised Adjustment
    Door Mirror Position: yes
    Memorised Adjustment
    Door Mirror Position: yes
    Passenger Assist Handles
    Number of Handles: 3
    Passenger Assist Handles
    Number of Handles: 3
    Reading Lights
    Location: Front
    Location: Rear
    Reading Lights
    Location: Front
    Location: Rear
    Vanity Mirror
    Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Driver Mirror Cover: yes
    Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Mirror Cover: yes
    Vanity Mirror
    Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Driver Mirror Cover: yes
    Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Mirror Cover: yes
    Front Airbag
    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Front Airbag
    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Front Seat Belts
    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point
    Front Seat Belts
    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point
    Head Restraints
    Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Head Restraints
    Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seat Belts
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point
    Rear Seat Belts
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point
    Front Seat
    Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
    Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Front Seat
    Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
    Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Front Seat Center Armrest
    Center Front Seat Armrest Integral Box: yes
    Front Seat Center Armrest
    Center Front Seat Armrest Integral Box: yes
    Seat Upholstery
    Additional Seat Material: Leather
    Main Seat Material: Leather
    Seat Upholstery
    Additional Seat Material: Leather
    Main Seat Material: Leather
    Seating
    Capacity: 4
    Seating
    Capacity: 4
    Audio Media Storage Unit
    Cassettes Type: Cassettes
    Audio Media Storage Unit
    Cassettes Type: Cassettes
    Air Conditioning
    CFC Free Liquid Aircon: yes
    Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
    Air Conditioning
    CFC Free Liquid Aircon: yes
    Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
    Secondary Ventilation Controls
    Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
    Secondary Ventilation Controls
    Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
    Ventilation System
    Digital Display: yes
    Micro Filter: yes
    Number of Fan Speeds: Variable
    Recirculation Setting: yes
    Ventilation System
    Digital Display: yes
    Micro Filter: yes
    Number of Fan Speeds: Variable
    Recirculation Setting: yes
    Anti-Theft Protection
    Remote Operation: yes
    Anti-Theft Protection
    Remote Operation: yes
    Power Locks
    Operation: Remote
    Power Locks
    Operation: Remote

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