Because a list of eight 8 Series too obvious.
When your scribent a small Willempje was, there were a few cars where signed lyric was about. First, the Footwork-Arrows F1 car from 1994. I had a small model of and no F1 car was (in my opinion) more beautiful. Faster, incidentally, because the car was not slow. Another favorite was the Opel Calibra. That was the second coolest thing there on the road. Little did I know that the Opel Vectra a, was another horse-drawn. This will add the looks of it, because the Calibra was not as fast as it looked. If you are a bit your eyes dichtkneep, had the Calbibra some of the BMW 8 Series, especially at the back. The Uber-coupe from Bavaria was the coolest car grandpa the way. Low, wide, superluxe and no B-pillars.
In short, the E31 is a unique car. For a long time, there was no successor (the 6 Series was more of a 5 Series coupe). At least, for a long time. There was a jack in a box a 8 Series Concept with not much later, a camouflaged BMW M8. It would still? Yes. Also the names that BMW has been established show that there is a whole slew of versions of would come. Of the previous, there was only one 840 and one 850. BMW had models possibly in the pipeline, but that are never completed, so the tuningspecialisten about it could bend. These are the 11 best:
830i
To the modelgamma down to finish had BMW a true entry-level model has been devised. Quite crazy is that thought, because the 840i produced 286 hp and the 850i only managed just 14 additional horses to mobilize. So, some variation was welcome. Today is the ’30’ engine by BMW a four-cylinder, but in the early ’90s were even achtcilinders with the name supplied. It was a 3.0 V8 with about 215 hp. This could be linked to a manual gearbox (five-speed) or a viertrapsautomaat. BMW has this car actually built, but at the last moment it was decided, nevertheless, the 840i to deliver the entry-level model. It was indeed a prestige to remain. Of the 18 built, there seems to be another one on the BMW in the basement.
850i Cabrio
Most likely, the 830i close to this variant. Actually, it is very odd that the 8 Series is not delivered as a Cabriolet. The archrival of the 8 Series, the SL of Mercedes-Benz, was only available as a convertible. BMW has there own thought about it, but somewhere in the proverbial diamond withdrawn. Perhaps they thought it was excellent: Mercedes cabrio, BMW the coupe. More likely is that BMW is just too late, began with the idea of a Convertible. The development would take some time making the Cabrio, only the last few years of the phase in the price lists.
M8
The power of the 850 was not impressive. But BMW was never intended to be the fastest car in the world to do with this 850i. On the contrary, it was a showcase to show that BMW is the most vibration-free, smooth and cultivated internal combustion engine could build. That is not to say that there is no potential was, because BMW has indeed been working on a ‘M8’. The S70/1 V12 resulted in a more than abundant 550 hp. The bodywork was made of a composite of carbon fiber and polymer. The back seat was removed, as well as the chairs. These luxury seats were namely two-scale chairs. About that engine: the S70/1 is not the engine for the McLaren F1. Despite the fact that the same people in the blocks built, had the Superbrit a variant of the S70/2 and S70/3. The S70/1 was too large and too heavy for the McLaren. Fact: in terms of architecture with the engine in the McLaren, as it were, two S50 engines (from the E36 M3) are linked to each other.
850 CSI
The M8 there was not unfortunately, but fortunately showed BMW that the 850 is not the maximum achievable for the engineers. In principle, the 850 CSI the middle between the 850i and M8 that never was. Despite the fact that the engine is a S70 name, it is a light tuned M70. So does an M-block, but not quite. The engine was now of 5.6 litres and produced 380 hp. The brakes, springs, dampers and brakes also got an upgrade. To the sporty character to underline was the 8-Series only come with a manual zesbak.
Alpina B12 5.0 Coupe
If we look at the core values of the BMW 850 and the core values of manufacturer Alpina is the overlap clearly. Lots of luxury, lots of comfort, high performance and a correspondingly high price tag. But Alpina is of course always a step or two further. So also with the E31 850i. To be quite honest, the Alpina B12 5.0 Coupé is actually how the 850i from the start should have been. The hole with the BMW 840 is much greater. The 5.0 liter V12 is good for 350 übergezonde horses. Than the performance. Our Camera guru @MartijnGizmo will break laugh at the performance. 0-100 in 6,8 seconds. That takes his Renault Mégane with ease. But the B12 was not a sprinter. Previously a Autobahnstormer.
Gemballa 850i
Well, how are we going to explain this. Around this time it was Michael Bolton is a brilliant singer, Donald Trump, a resourceful entrepreneur and Irene Moors if there are certain. Gemballa played here cleverly. Not so much by more power, because that changed hardly any, in spite of an open exhaust system. But the colour scheme and the interior (yes, that color scheme was continued). The 8 Series was somewhat lowered and the rims were the same color as the exterior. At the time, hopelessly wrong, but in the year 2017 is just cool.
AC Schnitzer 850i
Unfortunately, AC Schnitzer quite underestimated. We make jokes about AC Schnitzel and tokkie-appearance. But nothing is less true. Many parts are completely functional. AC Schnitzer is responsible for many racing activities of BMW and almost all tuning parts available from the dealer with warranty order. Also what worth. At the 8 Series went AC Schnitzer quite understated to work. The chassis was slightly revised. Quite a bit more sharpness and control while the comfort there are hardly suffering. In terms of power it all fell, in some small tweaks to the intake and exhaust after, there were no changes. The bodykit and the rims did most of the work. A 850 with a 10% more of everything. With warranty. That is where you are.
Hartge 840i 5.0
Hartge was totally different to work than AC Schnitzer. To start with the appearance. That was slightly bijgepunt. Minor changes to the bodywork and other rims are the giveaways on the outside. The chassis and the brakes had a more noticeable upgrade. The largest difference was, however, in the engine. On the basis of the well-known 4.4 V8 BMW had Hartge own engine, good for a spacious 350 hp. If you have enough moneten about knew to make was that even 400.
Racing Dynamics K55 Sport Coupe
AC Schnitzer did a lot to the presence of the 8 Series. Hartge knew what ongetapt potential out peuren. But the holy grail compared to the 850 CSI will never be achieved, with the exception of the K55 Racing Dynamics. You can Racing Dynamics is best seen as an Italian variant of Heart or Alpina. The K55 was a cultheld of the turn. This was a BMW that you simply are Ferrari’s and Lamborghini’s difficult. The M70 V12 was drilled out to 5 and a half litres. New valves, camshafts and a modified in – and outlet ensured that the V12 is even easier to breathe. The result: 401 hp. There are 41 pieces of built.
Koenig KS8 Turbo
Sacrilege or art? Since the BMW 8 Series is expensive, exclusive and fast, went to Koenig Specials, and agree to the get. Koenig has a habit of many to go far and also in the 8 Series, they are not in. The E31 was a weidebody kit fitted with bizarre wide tires at the back. For motor upgrades was not as refined as for Racing Dynamics or Alpina. There was a just huge supercharger on top of screwed. Effective it was. The 850i had 450 hp. The supercharger kit could be delivered on an 850 CSI, then you had suddenly to 510 hp at your disposal. Koenig reported proudly that their creation easily 300 km/h. Nothing was less true, because the bizarre wide body created too much drag.
Alpina B12 Coupé 5.7
Yes, even an Alpina. In addition to the B12 Coupé has Alpina an even more exclusive variant built. This was on the basis of the BMW 850 CSI, not the 850i. They were at the Alpina above average under the impression the 850 CSI. This ensured that the changes are not very large. The engine displacement was enlarged from 5.6 to 5.7 litres. Changes on the crankshaft, camshafts, and exhaust were responsible for the impressive power of 416 hp. To the frame was not changed, on the springs before: after: these were slightly shortened so the nose is slightly lower. Two facts that the Alpina B12 5.7 extra special made were the optional swithtronic (flippers on the steering wheel, automatic clutch) and a hood of carbon fibre NACA-duct. When al.
