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BMW 8 Series Coupe 840i sDrive 2dr Auto [Ultimate Pack]

Doors	2
Fuel Delivery	TWIN TURBO
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	2998
Trim	[Ultimate Pack]
Price	£92,880
Engine Power - BHP	340
Acceleration	5
Top Speed	155 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	33.2
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	194
Length	4843 mm
Width	1902 mm
Height	1341 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	420 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1710 kg

Driver Convenience

BMW Drive recorder
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
Parking Assistant Plus with 360 degree surround view camera
Powered tailgate operation
Rear view camera
Run flat indicator
Service interval indicator
Wifi hotspot preparation

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Adaptive M suspension
Double wishbone front axle
Dynamic Damper Control
Eight speed sport automatic transmission with gearshift paddle switches
M Sport differential
Petrol Particulate Filter

Entertainment

Bowers and Wilkins diamond surround sound system
DAB Digital radio
Favourite buttons
TV Receiver function including reception of digital TV station
USB/audio interface

Exterior Features

BMW Laserlights
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
M carbon roof
Model logo on right tailgate
Rain sensor with automatic headlight activation
Rear apron trim insert in dark shadow metallic
Satinised aluminium kidney struts
Sun protection glass
Thermally insulated windscreen
Third LED technology brake light in rear window
Welcome lights in interior and door handle area

Interior Features

2 cup holders in front
2 X front 12v power sockets
50/50 split folding rear seat
Automatic air conditioning with 2-zone control
BMW Individual headliner alcantara anthracite
CraftedClarity glass application for interior elements
Dynamic ambient interior lighting
Electric front seat adjustment with driver memory
Front entry lights doors
Front reading lights
Front seat heating
Front seat ventilation
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
Soft close doors
Steering column with adjustable height and length and activation via control on the steering column
Velour floormats

Packs

Connected professional pack - 8 Series
Front heat comfort 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

Wheels

Tyre repair kit

Emissions - ICE

Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	194
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	194
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	190
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	186
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	186
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	184
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	168
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	168
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	164
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	273
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	273
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	266
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	194
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	194
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	188

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	2998
Compression Ratio	11.0:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	6
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	82
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	94.6
Engine Layout	NORTH SOUTH
Gears	8 SPEED
Number of Valves	24
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	33.2
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	33.2
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	33.6
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	34.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	34.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	34.9
WLTP - MPG - High	38.2
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	38.2
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	39.2
WLTP - MPG - Low	23.5
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	23.5
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	24.1
WLTP - MPG - Medium	33.2
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	33.2
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	34

General

Generation Mark	2
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	45E
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)	5
Engine Power - BHP	340
Engine Power - RPM	5000
Engine Torque - NM	500
Engine Torque - RPM	1600
Top Speed	155 mph

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	245/35 R20
Tyre Size Rear	275/30 R20
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
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)	68
Gross Vehicle Weight	2225 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	420 l
Max. Loading Weight	515 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Minimum Kerbweight	1710 kg
No. of Seats	4
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.6 m

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