Insight Into the BMW 850CSi for 1994
Buyers of the BMW 850CSi are aware of the reputation of the car they are purchasing. The 850CSi has been one of the premier vehicles of the BMW line for years. It is considered an institution of a car and the 1994 model is no exception. The BMW 850CSi falls into the coupe for the family category.
The 850CSi Base is equipped with a BMW 5.6 liter twelve -cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a Getrag 5-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for BMW.
The fuel system for the 1994 850CSi is a traditional Bosch Motronic, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 17.20 gallons.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The 850CSi comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.
The 850CSi is 174.50 inches long, 67.30 inches wide, and 53.80 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 106.30 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $25,800 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Coupe.
The 1994 850CSi gets 30 miles/gallon on the highway and only 22 in the city. This is subpar for a coupe car.
The vehicle is available in several colors.
The standard warranty period for the 850CSi is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the coupe market.
In summation the 1994 BMW 850CSi Base was a great success. BMW responded to critisims about the 1993 850CSi and made sweeping changes. The result is a great car and even better coupe. Let’s hope the BMW 850CSi for 1994 is a sign of the future.