1992 6.0 V12 (640 Hp)

Brand

BMW

Model

M8

Generation

BMW M8 Coupe Prototype (E31)

Modification

6.0 V12 (640 Hp)

Body Type

Coupe

Start of production

1992

End of production

1992

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Engine displacement

6064 cm³ 370.05 cu. In.

Power

640 hp (at 7500 rpm)

Torque

650 Nm (at 5600 rpm) 479.42 lb. ft (at 5600 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

6

Kerb weight

1443 kg 3181.3 lbs

Length

4780 mm 188.19 in

Width

1855 mm 73.03 in

Doors

2

Seats

4

Wheel rims

8J x 17

Engine Model

S70/2

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

6064 cm³ 370.05 cu. In.

Power

640 hp (at 7500 rpm)

Torque

650 Nm (at 5600 rpm) 479.42 lb. ft (at 5600 rpm)

Number of cylinders

12

Valves per cylinder

4

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

86 mm 3.39 in

Piston Stroke

87 mm 3.43 in

Compression ratio

11

Valvetrain

DOHC

Length

4780 mm 188.19 in

Width

1855 mm 73.03 in

Height

1330 mm 52.36 in

Wheelbase

2684 mm 105.67 in

Front track

1554 mm 61.18 in

Rear (Back) track

1562 mm 61.5 in

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

6

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs, 345 mm

- Rear

Ventilated discs, 328 mm

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Double wishbone, Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar

- Rear

Wishbone, Transverse stabilizer

Tire size

- Front

235/45 R17

- Rear

285/40 R17

Wheel rims

8J x 17

Rear wheel rims

9J x 17

Kerb weight

1443 kg 3181.3 lbs