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BMW 8 Series Coupe 840i [333] sDrive M Sport 2dr Auto

Doors	2
Fuel Delivery	TWIN TURBO
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	2998
Trim	M Sport
Price	£75,465
Engine Power - BHP	333
Acceleration	5.2
Top Speed	155 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	34
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	189
Length	4843 mm
Width	1902 mm
Height	1341 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	420 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1730 kg

Driver Convenience

Bluetooth hands free facility with USB audio interface, voice control and enhanced bluetooth + Wireless charging
BMW ConnectedDrive online services
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
Integrated owners handbook
Oil sensor for level and grade
On board computer
Outside temperature display
Run flat indicator
Service interval indicator
Wi-Fi hotspot

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

DAB Digital radio
Favourite buttons

Exterior Features

Automatic windscreen wipers and automatic headlight
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 daytime running lights
LED rear lights
Model logo on right tailgate
Rear boot
Satinised aluminium kidney struts
sDrive designation on left tailgate
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 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
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
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
M sport exterior styling aerodynamics pack - 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
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	0.076
HC	0.013
NOx	0.008
Particles	0.0005
Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	189
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	192
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	188
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	177
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	178
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	176
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	161
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	165
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	161
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	278
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	280
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	278
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	195
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	198
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	194

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	34
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	33.6
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	34.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	36.7
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	36.2
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	36.7
WLTP - MPG - High	39.8
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	39.2
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	40.4
WLTP - MPG - Low	23.2
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	23
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	23.2
WLTP - MPG - Medium	33.2
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	32.5
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	33.2

General

Generation Mark	2
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	44E
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)	5.2
Engine Power - BHP	333
Engine Power - RPM	5500
Engine Torque - NM	500
Engine Torque - RPM	1700
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	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)	68
Gross Vehicle Weight	2225 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	420 l
Max. Loading Weight	495 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Minimum Kerbweight	1730 kg
No. of Seats	4
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.6 m

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