Not Your Father’s 850Ci – The 1993 BMW 850Ci Base
The restyled 850Ci Base is equipped with a 5.0-liter twelve -cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a Getrag five-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 1992 version.
The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The 850Ci uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.
Vehicle Statistics
The 850Ci is 170.20 inches long, 64.80 inches wide, and 53.90 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 101.20 inches. It is able to seat 4 comfortably.
There is a 50,000* mile, 60* month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000*/36* miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
The BMW 850Ci lists at $36,320 when new. The dealer cost on the car was an industry-high price.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 1993 850Ci is a Bosch Motronic system, running on gasoline . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 16.40-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.
The 850Ci Base received an fuel efficiency rating of 17 MPG driving in the city and 24 when it came to long-distance. The gas-powered 850Ci is a non-hybrid car.
We Think…
The 1993 model year was telling year for the BMW 850Ci. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.