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BMW 8 Series Coupe 840d xDrive 2dr Auto

Doors	2
Fuel Delivery	COMMON RAIL
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Diesel
Engine Capacity - CC	2993
Trim	Not Available
Price	£79,210
Engine Power - BHP	320
Acceleration	4.9
Top Speed	155 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	40.4
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	183
Length	4843 mm
Width	1902 mm
Height	1341 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	420 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1830 kg

Driver Convenience

BMW legal emergency call
BMW Live Cockpit Professional sat nav system with intelligent personal assistant, voice control, gesture control
BMW Teleservices
Brake pad wear indicator
Check control system
Condition based service
Drive experience control with Sport, Comfort, Eco Pro and Adaptive modes
Enhanced bluetooth with wireless charging
Head up Display
iDrive touch controller with shortcut buttons
Instrument and upper door panel in walknappa leather
Integral active steering
Integrated owners handbook
Oil sensor for level and grade
On board computer
Outside temperature display
Powered tailgate operation
Rear view camera
Run flat indicator
Service interval indicator
Wifi hotspot preparation

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Adaptive M suspension
Diesel particulate filter
Double wishbone front axle
Dynamic Damper Control
Eight speed sport automatic transmission with gearshift paddle switches

Entertainment

DAB Digital radio
Favourite buttons
USB/audio interface

Exterior Features

Bright chrome kidney grille
Carbon core
Chrome M designation on front side panel, left and right
Climate comfort windscreen
Dynamic brake lights
Electrically adjustable, heated, folding exterior mirrors
Follow me home headlight function
Frameless interior mirror
Front and rear bumper system with replaceable deformation elements
Front electric windows
Heated windscreen washer jets
High beam assistant
Illuminated door handles
LED rear lights
Model logo on right tailgate
Rain sensor with automatic headlight activation
Rear apron trim insert in dark shadow metallic
Satinised aluminium kidney struts
Thermally insulated windscreen
Third LED technology brake light in rear window
Welcome lights in interior and door handle area
xDrive designation on left tailgate

Interior Features

2 cup holders in front
2 X front 12v power sockets
50/50 split folding rear seat
Anthracite headlining
Armrests integrated in front door trim, centre console includes storage compartment
Automatic air conditioning with 2-zone control
Dynamic ambient interior lighting
Electric front seat adjustment with driver memory
Front entry lights doors
Front reading lights
Front seat heating
Front sun visors with ticket holder and illuminated mirror
Illuminated M door sill finishers
Lockable glove compartment with light
M Pedals
M sport leather steering wheel including multifunction controls
Microfilter and active carbon filter
Rear head restraints
Steering column with adjustable height and length and activation via control on the steering column
Velour floormats

Packs

Connected professional pack - 8 Series
M sport exterior styling aerodynamics pack - 8 Series

Passive Safety

ABS/EBD
Active front seat headrests
Active protection
Airbags - Driver and front passenger airbag with seat occupancy detection, knee, side and front passenger seat airbag deactivation
Child seat ISOFIX attachment rear outer seats
Cornering brake control (CBC)
Crash sensor activating central locking release, hazard warning lights, fuel cut off, interior lighting, safety battery terminal clamp and airbags
DSC - Dynamic Stability Control
Dynamic brake control
Dynamic Traction Control - DTC
Electromechanical parking brake with automatic drive away release and auto hold function
Front and rear brake discs with interior ventilation
Front and rear head airbags
Front three point with pyrotechnical belt latch tensioner seat belts, belt force limiter and belt stopper
Fuel supply cut off
Hill start assist
Rear three point with pyrotechnical belt latch tensioner seat belts and belt force limiter
Side impact protection
Two tone horn
Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
Warning triangle and first aid kit

Security

Alarm system (Thatcham 1) with electronic engine immobiliser
Centre lock switch
Closing system with central locking
Comfort access system
Keyless engine start
Locking wheel bolts
Vehicle key with exclusive M designation

Emissions - ICE

NOx	0.028
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	183
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	185
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	183
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	180
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	181
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	179
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	164
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	166
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	164
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	235
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	240
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	234
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	183
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	187
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	183

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	2993
Compression Ratio	16.5:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	6
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	84
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	90
Engine Layout	NORTH SOUTH
Gears	8 SPEED
Number of Valves	24
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	40.4
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	39.8
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	40.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	40.9
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	40.9
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	41.5
WLTP - MPG - High	44.8
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	44.8
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	44.8
WLTP - MPG - Low	31.4
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	30.7
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	31.4
WLTP - MPG - Medium	40.4
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	39.2
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	40.4

General

AdBlue	Yes
Generation Mark	2
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	50E
Service Interval Frequency - Months	24
Service Interval Mileage	15500
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	4.9
Engine Power - BHP	320
Engine Power - RPM	4400
Engine Torque - NM	680
Engine Torque - RPM	1750
Top Speed	155 mph

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	245/35 R20
Tyre Size Rear	275/30 R20
Tyre Size Spare	RUN FLAT TYRES
Wheel Style	Y SPOKE STYLE 728M
Wheel Type	20" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1341 mm
Length	4843 mm
Wheelbase	2822 mm
Width	1902 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2137 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	66
Gross Vehicle Weight	2370 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	420 l
Max. Loading Weight	540 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Minimum Kerbweight	1830 kg
No. of Seats	4
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.9 m

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