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BMW 8 Series Coupe M850i xDrive 2dr Auto [Ultimate Pack]

Doors	2
Fuel Delivery	TWIN TURBO
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	4395
Trim	M850 [Ultimate Pack]
Price	£124,135
Engine Power - BHP	530
Acceleration	3.8
Top Speed	155 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	26.2
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	246
Length	4851 mm
Width	1902 mm
Height	1346 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	420 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1930 kg

Driver Convenience

Bluetooth hands free facility with USB audio interface, voice control and enhanced bluetooth + Wireless charging
BMW ConnectedDrive online services
BMW Drive recorder
BMW legal emergency call
BMW Teleservices
Brake pad wear indicator
Check control system
Condition based service
Drive experience control with Sport, Comfort, Eco Pro and Adaptive modes
Electric bootlid
Head up Display
iDrive 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
Run flat indicator
Service interval indicator
Wi-Fi hotspot

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

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

Entertainment

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

Exterior Features

Air breather, kidney frame and kidney struts, model designation on side and rear in cerium grey
Automatic windscreen wipers and automatic headlight
BMW Individual high-gloss shadow line with extended contents
BMW Laserlights
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 apron with spoiler lip on bumper
Front electric windows
Heated windscreen washer jets
High beam assistant
Illuminated door handles
LED daytime running lights
LED rear lights
M carbon roof
Model logo on right tailgate
Rear boot
Sun protection glass
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 rear head restraints
2 X front 12v power sockets
4 seats
50/50 split folding rear seat
Ambient interior lighting
Automatic air conditioning with 2-zone control
CraftedClarity glass application for interior elements
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
Soft close doors
Steering column with adjustable height and length and activation via control on the steering column
Velour floormats

Packs

BMW Live cockpit professional pack - 8 Series
Connected professional pack - 8 Series
Driving assistant professional pack with lane change assistant - 8 Series
Front heat comfort pack - 8 Series
M Carbon exterior package without carbon blade - 8 Series Coupe
M sport exterior styling aerodynamics pack - 8 Series
M Technology package - 8 Series

Passive Safety

ABS/EBD
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
Hill start assist
M sport seatbelt
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

CO	0.269
HC	0.012
NOx	0.015
Particles	0.0001
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	246
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	247
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	244
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	216
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	216
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	214
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	205
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	205
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	202
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	417
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	417
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	417
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	251
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	251
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	246

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	4395
Compression Ratio	10.5:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	8
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	89
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	88.3
Engine Layout	NORTH SOUTH
Gears	8 SPEED
Number of Valves	32
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	26.2
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	26.2
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	26.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	29.7
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	29.7
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	30.1
WLTP - MPG - High	31.4
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	31.4
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	31.7
WLTP - MPG - Low	15.4
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	15.4
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	15.4
WLTP - MPG - Medium	25.7
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	25.7
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	26.2

General

Generation Mark	2
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	50E
Service Interval Frequency - Months	24
Service Interval Mileage	18000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	3.8
Engine Power - BHP	530
Engine Power - RPM	5500
Engine Torque - NM	750
Engine Torque - RPM	1800
Top Speed	155 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

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	1346 mm
Length	4851 mm
Wheelbase	2822 mm
Width	1902 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2137 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	68
Gross Vehicle Weight	2395 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	420 l
Max. Loading Weight	465 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Minimum Kerbweight	1930 kg
No. of Seats	4
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.9 m

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