Not Your Father’s 850Ci – The 1994 BMW 850Ci Base
Standard equipment in the 850Ci for 1993 and 1994 includes the 5.0 liter engine by BMW, weighing in at 12 cylinders and twenty four valves. A 4-speed Automatic Transmission puts the power of the engine to the pavement. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Coupe arena.
The 850Ci uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
Vehicle Statistics
The dimensions of the 850Ci Base are 67.30 inches wide by 174.50 inches long. It sits 53.80 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 106.30 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
The standard warranty period for the 850Ci is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the coupe market.
The manufacturer retail price (MSRP) was $25,800 when new. The dealer cost on the car was an industry-high price. This price was high compared to the industry average price for a 2-door Coupe.
Fuel Efficiency
For the 1994 850Ci, the fuel configuration is a electronic Bosch Motronic, using gasoline for fuel. A fuel-injected MFI configuration. The gas tank holds 17.20 gallons.
The 850Ci Base received an fuel efficiency rating of 22 MPG driving in the city and 30 when it came to long-distance. The gas-powered 850Ci is a non-hybrid car.
What We Think of the BMW 850Ci
The 1993 model began the promise of the BMW 850Ci. The 1994 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers BMW hopes that the 850Ci Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.