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BMW 8 Series Coupe 840d xDrive MHT M Sport 2dr Auto [Ultimate Pack]

Doors	2
Fuel Delivery	COMMON RAIL
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Diesel
Engine Capacity - CC	2993
Trim	M Sport[Ultimate Pk]
Price	£98,840
Engine Power - BHP	340
Acceleration	4.8
Top Speed	155 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	43.5
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	171
Length	4843 mm
Width	1902 mm
Height	1341 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	420 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1915 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

48V Mild hybrid technology
Adaptive M suspension
BMW diesel with BluePerformance engine
BMW xDrive system
Diesel particulate filter
Double wishbone front axle
Dynamic Damper Control
Eight speed sport automatic transmission with gearshift paddle switches

Entertainment

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

Exterior Features

Automatic windscreen wipers and automatic headlight
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 daytime running lights
LED rear lights
M carbon roof
Model logo on right tailgate
Rear boot
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 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

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

Wheels

Tyre repair kit

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.102
HC+NOx	0.052
NOx	0.031
Particles	0.0016
Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	171
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	171
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	168
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	162
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	162
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	160
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	146
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	146
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	143
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	265
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	265
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	261
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	165
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	165
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	161

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	43.5
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	43.5
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	44.1
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	45.6
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	45.6
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	46.3
WLTP - MPG - High	50.4
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	50.4
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	52.3
WLTP - MPG - Low	28
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	28
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	28.5
WLTP - MPG - Medium	44.8
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	44.8
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	46.3

General

AdBlue	Yes
Generation Mark	2
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	41E
Service Interval Frequency - Months	24
Service Interval Mileage	15000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	4.8
Engine Power - BHP	340
Engine Power - RPM	4400
Engine Torque - NM	700
Engine Torque - RPM	1750
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	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	2410 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	420 l
Max. Loading Weight	495 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Minimum Kerbweight	1915 kg
No. of Seats	4
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.9 m

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