The First Impressions of the BMW 840Ci for 1994
There have been several award-winning cars from BMW over the years, including the BMW 840Ci of 1994. There are one trim levels to the 840Ci, including Base. The Base version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 1993 the popular 4.0 liter has made this a popular choice for coupe buyers nationwide.
1994 BMW 840Ci Base Specs
The 840Ci Base is equipped with a BMW 4.0 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a ZF 5-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for BMW.
The fuel system for the 1994 840Ci is a Bosch Motronic SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.
The 840Ci 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.
Statistics
The dimensions of the 840Ci 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 listed retail price in 1994 (MSRP) was $25,800, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price is in line with the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.
A powertrain guarantee is provided (50,000* miles/36* months), and a 50,000* mile, 60* month guarantee also comes with the BMW 840Ci. This is average compared to the rest of the car market.
Fuel Efficiency
The 1994 840Ci gets 30 miles/gallon on the highway and only 22 in the city. This is below average for a coupe car.
Parting Shots
There are several reasons why the BMW 840Ci Base sold well in 1994. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a BMW, specifically a 840Ci.
Man, I disagree with the OP about the 840Ci. My father had similar experiences. Thanks for the post!
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